Parent Symposium

Child Mind Institute

How to Navigate Your Child’s Learning Differences

Workshop for parents of children in grades K-12 who are struggling with a language-based learning disorder — including challenges with listening, speaking, reading, writing, spelling and mathematics. The symposium brings together experts from the fields of advocacy, school placement, school admissions, and special education law to provide information and practical tools for navigating school supports. <h3>Ticket Options</h3><ul><li>Full-Day: $125/per person</li><li>Half-Day (Morning or Afternoon): $65/per person</li></ul>—<h2>Panels &amp; Schedule</h2>Keynote: Nick Kenner | 9:15amKenner is the Founder &amp; CEO of Just Salad, a fast-casual concept restaurant that launched in 2006 with a mission to cultivate healthier lifestyles by serving real food at an affordable price. Kenner, who was diagnosed with a learning disability in Kindergarten, is a 2003 Colgate University graduate and proud alumnus of Stephen Gaynor School and Columbia Prep.—Understanding LD Evaluations | 9:45amThis panel will provide parents with information about the tools that are used to determine whether or not a child has an LD, and cover questions regarding diagnostic criteria for learning disorders and different types of evaluations – both in-school and private.Panelists:<ul><li><a href="https://childmind.org/bio/daryaneh-badaly-phd/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Daryaneh Badaly, PhD</a>, Child Mind Institute </li><li><a href="https://childmind.org/bio/matthew-pagirsky-psyd/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Matthew Pagirsky, PsyD</a>, Child Mind Institute </li><li><a href="https://childmind.org/bio/laura-philips-psyd/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN</a>, Child Mind Institute </li></ul>—Types of Interventions for LDs | 10:50amThis panel will provide parents with information about the available resources that are used to treat LDs, including school based supports (e.g. resource room, SEITs, SETTs), reading supports, writing supports and mathematics supports.Panelists:<ul><li>Moderator: <a href="https://childmind.org/bio/ken-schuster-psyd/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kenneth Schuster, PsyD</a>, Child Mind Institute </li><li><a href="https://childmind.org/bio/jodi-musoff-ma-med/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jodi Musoff, MA, MEd</a>, Educational Specialist, Child Mind Institute</li><li>Forough Azimi, <a href="https://lindamoodbell.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.jilllauren.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jill Lauren</a>, Learning Specialist</li></ul>—Lunch (Provided) | 11:55am - 12:40pm—Demystifying the LD Schools Admission Process | 12:45pm This panel will provide parents with answers about specialized schools in the Greater New York City area, including admissions criteria/processes, 'do's and don'ts' and what schools are looking for. Panelists:<ul><li>Moderator: <a href="https://childmind.org/bio/jodi-musoff-ma-med/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jodi Musoff, MA, MEd</a></li><li><a href="https://bridgeprepcharter.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bridge Prep Charter School</a></li><li><a href="http://shefaschool.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Shefa School</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thewindwardschool.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Windward School</a></li><li><a href="https://www.winstonprep.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Winston Preparatory School</a></li><li><a href="https://www.yorkprep.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">York Preparatory School</a></li></ul>—How to Navigate LD Legal Challenges | 1:50pmThis panel will provide parents with access to various attorneys who will discuss aspects of the legal process in special education, including how and when to hire an attorney to assist with public services and school placement matters.Panelists:<ul><li>Moderator: <a href="https://childmind.org/bio/adam-zamora-psyd/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Adam Zamora, PsyD</a>, Child Mind Institute </li><li><a href="https://www.edlawny.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Steven Alizio, Esq.</a>, The Law Office of Steven Alizio</li><li><a href="https://www.skyerlaw.com/abbie-smith" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Abbie Smith, Esq.</a>, Skyer Law</li><li><a href="http://www.nyedlaw.com/About/Alexandra-Hindes.shtml" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alexandra Hindes, Esq.</a>, Law Offices of Neal H. Rosenberg</li></ul>—Parents Tell Their Stories | 2:55pmHear from fellow parents about their process in receiving their child's LD diagnosis, how they obtained the right supports and what the school placement process was like for them.—Closing Remarks: <a href="https://childmind.org/bio/matthew-cruger-phd/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Matthew Cruger, PhD,</a> Senior Director, Learning &amp; Development Center—<h2>Details</h2>For additional questions about this event, contact Michelle Strom at <a href="http://mailto:michelle.strom@childmind.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">michelle.strom@childmind.org</a>.

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