Community Education Workshops Series 2016-2017

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OUR MISSION

We build confidence, success, and purpose through transformative learning experiences.

OUR VISION

To redefine the way our nation is taught, one student, one teacher, and one school at a time.

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roves Academy is committed to expanding our support for families and individuals in the community who are interested in learning more about dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences.

Our Community Education Workshop Series is one important way we pass along valuable information to parents, students, educators, and other professionals. All workshops are open to the public and low cost.

In addition, we host community events in order to raise awareness of learning differences and help support families. These events are free and open to the public. We encourage everyone interested to attend and to bring friends and family members.

To register or learn more, please visit grovesacademy.org/events

At the heart of Groves Academy is a community where students, families, faculty, and staff are engaged with a sense of belonging, sharing, and support. As a community, integrity and respect are intrinsic in everything we do.

AUTHENTICITY COLLABORATION COMPASSION DISCOVERY TENACITY

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Film Screening: Dislecksia | Tuesday, October 25 College Fair | Thursday, Oct 6 Gap Year Fair | Tuesday, January 24 For information about enrollment in our school please visit: grovesacademy.org/our-school/admissions

COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOP SERIES | 2016-2017 at Groves Academy Aug 25 Start Here: Planning Your Child’s

IEP for the School Year

August 25, 2016 from 7-8:30 pm Presented by John Alexander, M.Ed., Groves Academy Head of School

Sept 13 Reading is Rocket Science

September 13, 2016 from 7-8:30 pm Presented by Katharine Campbell, Groves Academy Director of Literacy

Sept 27 Speech & Language Services:

What, When, How, Where and Why?

September 27, 2016 from 7-8:30 pm Presented by Rich Kammueller M.S., CCC-SLP, COM, Groves Academy Speech and Language Pathologist

Nov 3 Study Skills and Support at Home November 3, 2016 from 7-8:30 pm Presented by Kandi Retzlaff, M.Ed., Groves Academy Middle School Teacher

Nov 15 High School and College

Transitions: It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning

November 15, 2016 from 7-8:30 pm Presented by Clare Roney, LSC, Groves Academy Career Counselor and Michelle Jonas, Groves Academy Upper School and Transitions Counselor

Dec 8 Diagnostic Testing: What, When,

How, Where, and Why?

December 8, 2016 from 7-8:30 pm Presented by Ethan Schwehr, PhD LP NCSP Groves Academy Licensed Psychologist

Jan 5 Executive Functioning

January 5, 2017 from 7-8:30 pm Presented by Ellen Engstrom, M.A., Groves Academy Director of Education

Jan 19 ADHD Over the Lifespan

January 19, 2017 from 7-8:30 pm Presented by Groves Academy ADHD experts with the participation of additional panelists

Feb 7 What’s Up with Dys?

February 7, 2017 from 7-8:30 pm Presented by Ellen Engstrom, M.A., Groves Academy Director of Education

Feb 23 School’s Out for Summer

February 23, 2017 from 7-8:30 pm Presented by Kim Aune, Groves Academy Learning Center Client Services Manager and Curtis Olufson, Groves Academy Director of Summer Programs

Mar 7 Managing Stress and Anxiety

March 7, 2017 from 6:30-8:30 Presented by Dr. Zachary Eakman, Psy.D., Groves Academy Associate Director of Diagnostic Services

Mar 21 Understanding Dyslexia

March 21, 2017 from 7-8:30 pm Presented by John Alexander, M.Ed., Groves Academy Head of School

Apr 20 ADHD and Executive Functioning April 20, 2017 from 7-8:30 pm Presented by Holly West Jones, M.A., ADHD Coach and Educator

May 4 Assistive Technology Mini-Series

May 4, 2017 from 6-9 pm Presented by Todd Hanson, Groves Academy Director of Technology This Mini-Series will look at tools and strategies to help the LD/ADHD student gain independence and success in the classroom through lecture and demonstration.

6:00-6:55 = Active Reading 7:00-7:55 = The Writing Process 8:00-9:00 = Note Taking and Study Skills

May 16 Taking Charge:

Advocacy for Students

May 16, 2017 from 7-8:30 pm Presented by Colin Roney, M.Ed., Groves Academy Dean of Students

Jun 1 Meditation and Mindfulness:

The Multiple Proven Benefits on Executive, Social-Emotional, and Regular Daily Functioning June 1, 2017 from 7-8:30pm Presented by Ethan Schwehr, PhD LP NCSP Groves Academy Licensed Psychologist

$15 Admittance | Current Groves Academy families and Learning Center clients attend free of charge.

To register or learn more, visit: grovesacademy.org/events or call 952.920.6377.

Dates, times and topics subject to change.

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Groves Academy is an educational organization comprised of three strategic programs: our school, The Learning Center at Groves Academy, and our education development programs. Our vision is to redefine the way our nation is taught, one student, one teacher, and one school at a time.

Our school is the only school in Minnesota dedicated to serving students in grades 1-12 who have dyslexia, ADHD, and similar learning differences. The Learning Center provides tutoring, diagnostic testing, and other services to families in the community.

And our educational development program provides professional learning opportunities for teachers and schools.

Groves Academy is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

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