NorwalkSEEKS Lecture Series

September 17, 2008, Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00pm- NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS PUPIL PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT- This is an opportunity for Norwalk parents to meet and talk with some of the central office staff in charge of special education services in Norwalk Public Schools.  Staff will give an overview of services. The forum will take place at Norwalk City Hall, 3^rd floor, Room 333, Norwalk and is co-sponsored by NorwalkSEEKS and Connecticut Association of Children and Adults w/LD (CACLD).  It is free and open to the public.  Questions at info@norwalkseeks.org or (203) 846-2501.
 

October 22, 2008, Wednesday,7:00 to 9:00 pm- NORA BELANGER, SPECIAL EDUCATION ATTORNEY- Interactive Round-table Discussion on a variety of topics such as School-Performed Educational Evaluations  and when to give consent, Independent Educational Evaluations, Least Restrictive Environment, and Positive Behavior Strategies, etc. Attorney Belanger will answer general audience member questions. The Round-table Discussion will be held at Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave., 3^rd floor, Room 333, Norwalk and is co-sponsored by NorwalkSEEKS and Connecticut Association of Children and Adults w/LD (CACLD). It is free and open to the public.  Questions at info@norwalkseeks.org or (203) 846-2501.
 

November 12, 2008, Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00pm- NEURO-PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS PRESENTED BY SCOTT BEZSYLKO, Executive Director of Winston Prep Schools/NYC & Norwalk Campuses. Mr. Bezsylko will discuss and explain the fundamentals of a Neuro-psychological evaluation and its implications regarding your child's learning profile, IEP, educational plan and setting. The forum will take place at Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave., Room 101, Norwalk and is co-sponsored by NorwalkSEEKS and SmartKids with Learning Disabilities. It is free and open to the public. Questions at info@norwalkseeks.org or (203)846-2501.
 

January 14, 2009, Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00pm- STRATEGIES & ACCOMMODATIONS FOR LEARNING AND/OR ATTENTION DIFFICULTIES presented by Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC). Participants will become familiar with strategies, ideas & tools that can help children with learning disabilities or attention deficit disorders succeed at home & in the regular education classroom.  Participants will learn how to contribute to the development of the IEP & how modifications & accommodations can support a child in the general education curriculum.  The forum will take place at Norwalk City Hall, 3^rd floor, Room 333, 125 East Ave., Norwalk and is co-sponsored by NorwalkSEEKS and Connecticut Association of Children and Adults w/LD (CACLD). It is free and open to the public. Questions at info@norwalkseeks.org or (203) 846-2501.
 

February, 2009, Dr. Margie Gillis, Date and Topic TBD
 

March 18, 2009, Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00pm- "A PARENT'S GUIDE TO BULLYING" presented by Connecticut Appleseed.  The speaker will discuss the definition of what bullying is and what a parent and school can do.  The forum will take place at Norwalk City Hall, 3^rd floor, Room 333, 125 East Ave., Norwalk and is co-sponsored by NorwalkSEEKS and Connecticut Association of Children and Adults w/LD (CACLD). It is free and open to the public. Questions at info@norwalkseeks.org or (203) 846-2501.
 

April 8, 2009, Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00pm-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY BY SHELLEY-LACEY CASTELOT. Ms. Lacey-Castelot is the Director of Literacy Solutions and is a widely-recognized expert in the evaluation and use of Assistive Technology for children with Learning Disabilities and ADHD. She can be reached at www.writeandread.com.  The forum will be held at Norwalk City Hall, 3^rd floor, Room 333, 125 East Ave., Norwalk and is co-sponsored by NorwalkSEEKS and Connecticut Association of Children and Adults w/LD (CACLD). It is free & open to the public.  For more information contact info@norwalkseeks.org or (203) 846-2501.
 

May 2009 Forum TBD, date and speaker.