THE FLETCHER SCHOOL THE RANKIN INSTITUTE
Rankin Institute Programs 2019-2020 COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Increasing Understanding Through Education What is Rankin? • page 2
The Fletcher Forum • page 3
Community Workshops • pages 4-5
Professional Development • pages 6-7
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What is
THE RANKIN INSTITUTE? The Rankin Institute was created in 2004 as the outreach component of The Fletcher School to provide education and resources to teachers, professionals, and parents beyond those directly involved with the academic programs at The Fletcher School.
The Institute improves the
quality of services and educational experiences of students with learning differences by training teachers and other professionals in the latest methodology and practices. It supports families by providing education and
practical
techniques
for
understanding and
parenting their children with learning differences.
The Rankin Institute offers a variety of seminars to parents and professionals. It is regarded as a valuable resource by many in the community. With thousands of people educated by The Rankin Institute, the number of struggling children who are being helped is increasing exponentially.
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THE TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL FLETCHER FORUM featuring
THOMAS E. BROWN, Ph.D. Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Keck School of Medicine - University of Southern California
THE COMMUNITY FORUM New Understandings of ADHD, Emotions and Motivation Understanding of ADHD in children, teenagers, and adults has changed as a result of clinical and neuroscience research. Long considered a simple problem of behavior, ADHD is currently understood as impairments of the brain’s selfmanagement system, its executive functions. It often involves problems with motivation and management of emotions. Yet, all with ADHD have a few specific activities or tasks in which they have no difficulty in using their executive functions which are impaired in most other things they do. Dr. Brown will describe this central mystery of ADHD and how these impairments can be improved with various interventions.
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2020 Location: The Fletcher School Gymnasium Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free of Charge
ABOUT THOMAS E. BROWN, Ph.D. Dr. Brown earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Yale University and then served on the Yale faculty for 25 years. He has published 30 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles and five ground-breaking books on ADD/ADHD. He has given lectures at hospitals, medical schools, and universities throughout the U.S. and in more than 40 countries. He is Director of the Brown Clinic for ADHD and Related Problems in Manhattan Beach, CA. and is Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California.
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COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS READING DISORDER: A PICTURE’S WORTH
LD SIMULATIONS: WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES
AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDER: GIMME
is presented by Joanie
is presented by the staff of The Fletcher School. Have
JUST A LITTLE MORE TIME is presented by Mary
Gerken, Fellow/AOGPE, and Christi Kubeck, Fellow-
you ever wondered what a child with a diagnosed
“Mo” Froneberger, M.A.T and Gretchen Hunter, Ph.D.
In-Training/AOGPE, both of The Fletcher School. In
learning disability experiences in the classroom? Do
of Child & Family Development. This workshop will
addition to an overview of the disorder, this
you
a diagnosed learning
review neuroscience related to language and auditory
presentation will demonstrate proven technologies for
disability at home, and their sibling(s) just do not
structures, current assessment protocols for auditory
helping children with reading disorders.
understand them? This workshop is designed to put
processing, and differential diagnosis of attention,
Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2019
you in the shoes of a child with LD. Bring your
behavior, and learning disorders. Intervention strategies
whole family (ages12+). This session helps promote
from both an educational and speech and language
more understanding, compassion, and discussion
perspective will be provided.
A
BILLION
WORDS
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost: $10
have
a
child
with
within the family.
UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS OF CREATING AN IEP/504 FOR YOUR CHILD is presented by Darci Carter, S.S.P. of Southeast Psychological Services
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Time:
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost:
$10
Date:
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Time:
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost:
$10
and Karen Vaughn, M.Ed., Esq. of Vaughn and
A
Associates. Planning for an IEP or 504 Plan for your
AND TEACHING RESILIENCY is presented by
child can be an frustrating
intimidating
and
sometimes
process. This workshop will discuss
strategies for advocating for the accommodations your child needs. Date:
by Lisa Pennington, Ph.D. of Lisa Pennington and Associates, PLLC. The effects of attention deficit disorder will be discussed, and Dr. Pennington will provide
Monday, October 7, 2019
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost:
ADHD: FOLLOW THE BOUNCING BALL is presented
$10
suggestions for effectively treating ADHD and managing consequent behavior. Date: Cost:
APPROACH
TO
Susan Campbell, Ph.D., Certified Daring Way Facilitator. Cultivating resilience in ourselves and others is a key
ingredient
for living, leading,
and parenting well. Life is hard, and the better we are at
recognizing
the
things
whole heartedly.
This
workshop
Date: Monday, January 27, 2020
is presented by Terri James, Ph.D. of Southeast
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Services. Do you have concerns about
Cost:
your preschool-age child’s learning? Join us for a in preschool-aged children.
HOW
TO
MODEL
EXECUTIVE
FUNCTIONING SKILLS FOR YOUR CHILD
Date:
Monday, October 21, 2019
Time:
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Better Sessions. Your child may be at a stage where
Cost:
$10
they
is presented by Lisa Podell, Managing Director of are not receptive to advice given by parents.
Instead of offering explicit strategies, why not switch WRITTEN EXPRESSION DISORDER: WATCH FOR SALES ON ERASERS is presented by Hannah Harrison, Ph.D.. Dr. Harrison will provide an overview of this disorder and address strategies for working with children who are struggling with written expression. Date:
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost:
$10
up the approach? Join us for a discussion on ways parents can model advanced executive functioning skills to help increase their child’s healthy behaviors. Note: This workshop provides tools and techniques intended to serve students with learning differences, but can also be utilized in a traditional setting. Date:
Monday, January 13, 2020
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost:
$10
will
incorporate research and tools from mindfulness.
$10
discussion about early identification of learning issues
that throw us
off balance and the ways we respond, the better
LEARNING ISSUES IN PRESCHOOL Psychological
BUILDING
we are at righting ourselves and moving forward
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF DEVELOPING
MINDFUL
$10
also
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COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS NAVIGATING ADHD: A PARENT’S GUIDE TO EMPOWERING KIDS WITH ADHD is presented by Michelle Tolison, LPC, RPT and Alyse Bone, LPC, both of Dandelion Family Counseling, PLLC. Learn about the diagnosis of ADHD - inattentive, hyperactive and combined types - and how it looks in different children. This workshop will discuss behavioral and developmental stages that are specific to an ADHD child as well as management strategies and medication alternatives. Date:
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Time:
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost:
$10
WHAT IS ORTON-GILLINGHAM?
SUPPORTING STUDENT CREATIVITY USING
THE ORTON-GILLINGHAM SUBSCRIBER
iPAD is presented by Christi Kubeck, Fellow-In-
COURSE, presented by Joanie Gerken, Fellow/
Training/AOGPE,
AOGPE, is a three-part course offered to parents
Technology Specialist, and Patti Weiss, M.Ed., NCC,
and other professionals to familiarize them with the
Director of Educational Technology, all of The
Orton-Gillingham
Fletcher School. Teaching and learning with iPad
approach
to
teaching.
This
fosters innovation. Using Keynote, Garageband, and
are considering further training in the OrtonGillingham approach. The course will cover:
incorporate concepts and display their knowledge.
classroom innovation. This
• The neurological basis for
Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators
presented by Lower School Counselor Kathleen Hutson,
members receive mailings including lists of approved
LCSWA and Middle and Upper School Counselor
courses and conferences, announcements, and
Heather Sheppard, LPC of The Fletcher School.
newsletters. Subscriber members are informed
Subscriber
members.
Children’s early years in school build a foundation for
consumers but are not qualified to teach using the Orton-Gillingham approach.
and how the adults in a young person’s life can support
Date:
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Time:
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost:
$10
RISKY BEHAVIORS IN ADOLESCENCE is presented by Brandyn Street, Ph.D. and Devon Redmond, Ph.D. of Child & Family Development. This overview presentation will focus on three key areas of concern for adolescents: technology,
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
substance
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
workshop will provide information related to
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
historical trends, current incidence, warning signs,
Time:
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
and intervention. Note: This workshop provides tools
Cost:
$75
and techniques intended to serve all students.
Dates:
to
the social milestones commonly encountered by students
students
Subscriber
the academic skills that will help them throughout life,
building self-confidence, this presentation will discuss
serve
with learning differences.
OF ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL is
as
session has valuable
specifically for K-5 teachers who
CHILDREN NAVIGATE THE SOCIAL NUANCES
friendships
to
information for anyone using iPad, but is geared
Attendees of this course are eligible to apply to the
developing healthy
dynamic projects
learn how to use a wide variety of apps for
BEYOND ACADEMICS: HELPING
to
create
• Characteristics of dyslexia
• The Orton-Gillingham lesson
others,
students
Either bring your own iPad or just watch and
• An introduction to Orton-Gillingham
of the English language
From respecting
Educational
eBook,
• Phonology, history, and the structures
in and out of the classroom.
Tarleton,
course is an excellent introduction for those who
multisensory teaching
and the social skills that will propel them to success
Jackie
this social growth. During this two-part session, the first hour will focus on topics pertinent to Grades
USING iPAD FOR DIGITAL STORYTELLING IN
K-3, and the second hour will delve into issues more
THE CLASSROOM is presented by Christi Kubeck,
common in Grades 4-8. Participants are welcome to
Fellow-In-Training/AOGPE, Jackie Tarleton, Educational
attend one or both portions of the program. Note:
Technology Specialist, and Patti Weiss, M.Ed., NCC,
This workshop provides tools and techniques intended to
use,
and
depression/suicide.
The
Date: Monday, March 30, 2020 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost: $10
Director of Educational Technology, all of The Fletcher
CHILDHOOD
serve students with learning differences, but can also be
School. iPad cultivates student expression and creativity
PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVERS
utilized in a traditional setting.
with built-in Apple apps. Using Camera, Clips, and
AND TEACHERS is presented by Heather Dyer,
iMovie to enhance a multimodal approach students
Ph.D. Dr. Dyer will address the ramifications of
Date:
Monday, February 24, 2020
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost:
$10
ANXIETY
AND
DEPRESSION:
create meaningful, deep learning experiences. Either
anxiety and depression in children and will provide
bring your own iPad or just watch and learn how to use
practical suggestions and treatment options. Note: This
a wide variety of apps for classroom innovation. This
workshop provides tools and techniques intended to serve all
session has valuable information for anyone using iPad,
students.
but is geared specifically for Grades K-5 teachers who
Date:
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
serve students with learning differences.
Time:
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost:
$10
Date:
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Time:
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost:
$10
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT READ® FRAMING YOUR THOUGHTS presented by Joanie Gerken, Fellow/AOGPE, is a 10-part course designed to give teachers the tools to improve students’ writing skills. The foundation of communication through written expression is the basic sentence. The course covers sentence structure as well as paragraph development and composition. Sentence structure is presented in a sequential order beginning with the simple sentence and moving to complex sentences using multisensory strategies to develop the basic concepts and skills of written expression. The curriculum can be started in grade one and is applicable through adult education. Each participant will receive: • Framing Your Thoughts Sentence Structure Guide
ORTON-GILLINGHAM TRAINING
• Framing Your Thoughts Applied Writing Manual
The SUBSCRIBER LEVEL, presented by Joanie Gerken, Fellow/
• DVD Companions to Framing Your Thoughts Curriculum
AOGPE, is a three-part course offered to parents and other
• Writing Symbol Pack • Active Participation Workbook Dates: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Tuesday, January 7, 2020 Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Credit: 2.0 CEUs Cost: $700 (includes materials)
professionals to familiarize them with the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching. This course is an excellent introduction for those who are considering further training in the Orton-Gillingham approach. TOPICS COVERED: • An introduction to Orton-Gillingham • Characteristics of dyslexia • The neurological basis for multisensory teaching • Phonology, history, and the structures of the English language • The Orton-Gillingham Lesson Attendees of this course are eligible to apply to the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators as Subscriber members. Subscriber members receive mailings including lists of approved
courses
and
conferences,
announcements,
and
newsletters. Subscriber members are informed consumers but are not qualified to teach using the Orton-Gillingham approach. Dates: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Time:
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Credit: 1.0 CEU Cost:
$75
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The CLASSROOM EDUCATOR LEVEL is presented by Joanie Gerken, Fellow/AOGPE. This seminar follows the Classroom Educator curriculum guidelines established by the Academy of
The ASSOCIATE LEVEL is presented by Joanie Gerken, Fellow/ AOGPE. This seminar follows the Associate curriculum guidelines established by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators which includes classroom instruction, selected readings, and supervised teaching. Following this coursework, those interested in pursuing the Classroom Educator credential with the Orton-Gillingham Academy must complete 100 hours of supervised teaching. This practicum may be arranged through The Rankin Institute or individually with the instructing Fellow. TOPICS COVERED: • Language, reading, and motor development
Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators which include
• Characteristics of dyslexia
classroom instruction, selected readings, and supervised teaching.
• Neurological overview of the brain and learning styles
Following this coursework, those interested in pursuing the
• History of the Orton-Gillingham approach
Classroom Educator credential with the Orton-Gillingham
• The Orton-Gillingham Approach
Academy must complete 50 hours of supervised teaching. This
• Sequence of language acquisition
practicum may be arranged through The Rankin Institute or
• The Orton-Gillingham Lesson
individually with the instructing Fellow.
• Diagnostic and prescriptive teaching
TOPICS COVERED: • Characteristics of dyslexia related to typical development of reading and writing • The principles of the Orton-Gillingham Approach • History and structure of the English language • How to teach decoding • Syllable types and syllabication • Strategies for reading comprehension and written expression • Teaching strategies and lesson planning for effective remediation Each participant will receive the Guide to Teaching Phonics by June Orton. Dates: Time: Credit: Cost:
Monday-Friday, June 22-26, 2020 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3.0 CEUs $1,250 (includes handouts and June Orton Book)
ORTON-GILLINGHAM CLASSROOM EDUCATOR LEVEL PRACTICUM Following this coursework, those interested in pursuing the Classroom Educator credential with the OrtonGillingham Academy must complete 50 hours of supervised teaching. This practicum may be arranged through The Rankin Institute or individually with the instructing Fellow. Cost:
$500
• History and understanding of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators Each participant will receive the Guide to Teaching Phonics by June Orton. Dates: Time: Credit: Cost:
Monday-Friday, July 13-24, 2020 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7.0 CEUs $2,000 (includes handouts and June Orton Book)
ORTON-GILLINGHAM ASSOCIATE LEVEL PRACTICUM Following this coursework, those interested in pursuing the Associate credential with the Orton-Gillingham Academy must complete 100 hours of supervised teaching. This practicum may be arranged through The Rankin Institute or individually with the instructing Fellow. Cost:
$1,000
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8500 Sardis Rd Charlotte, NC 28270
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RANKIN REGISTRATION INFORMATION The Rankin Institute utilizes an ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM for all events. Please visit www.thefletcherschool.org and navigate to The Rankin Institute page to register.
Follow the online directions to register. You will receive an email confirmation upon completion of your registration. A link to the registration site can be found on The Rankin Institute page of The Fletcher School website at thefletcherschool.org. All events, unless otherwise specified, will be held in the Rankin Seminar Room at The Fletcher School, 8500 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270 The Rankin Institute reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient registration one week prior to the beginning of the event. Participants will be emailed if a course/seminar is cancelled, and, if applicable, a full refund will be mailed to registrants. Cancellations initiated by registrants for Community Workshops must be received at least 48 hours prior to the workshop to be eligible for a refund.
No cancellation fee will be charged. Cancellations received after this deadline and any no-shows will not be eligible for a refund. Cancellations initiated by registrants for Professional Development Training must be received in writing at least ten (10) business days prior to the first session of the course to be eligible for a refund. A $50 cancellation fee will be charged. Cancellations received after this deadline will not be eligible for a refund. With the exception of the Walk A Mile workshop, The Rankin Institute workshops are not appropriate for children. Childcare is not provided. In an effort to become paperless, presentations will be sent ahead of workshops to registered participants for those who wish to print their own handouts for the workshop.
For questions or problems registering, contact: Laura Hutchison, Rankin Institute Program Coordinator 704-365-4658 lhutchison@thefletcherschool.org