LVGS In-Service Announcement
Date: Monday June 27, 2011
Topic:
Understanding Learning Styles, Learning Disabilities, and Hidden Disabilities
Confirmed Speakers:
Ruth Colvin – Founder LVA, Inc., Corinne Smith Professor and Department Head – Syracuse University, & Julie Wheeler – Community Services Manager ARISE, Inc.
Location:
Beauchamp Library 2111 S. Salina Street Syracuse, NY 13205
Corrine Smith will discuss learning disabilities and the research done with Ruth Colvin for Tutor 8. Julie Wheeler will review Learning Styles (auditory, visual, etc.) and give examples and descriptions of various Learning Disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc). Share information on other Hidden Disabilities (phobias, depression, etc.) and give examples of some disabilities that may not be obvious to others and ways to accommodate or adapt the learning environment.
For more information and to register visit: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JuneTutorInService