Educator Workshops
Where we Train. Empower. Teach.
Are you interested in learning more about how to teach children with learning differences? Educator Workshop opportunities are for educators who work directly with children (teachers, administrators, youth workers, counselors, youth advocates, practitioners). Our workshops are designed to equip educators with research-proven practices to best assist children with learning differences.
Register for a Workshop
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Wednesday, Oct. 19
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Learning Differences and Reading: What Science Tells Us About Causes and Best Practices
Presenter: Phil Howell
Much progress has been made in recent years in understanding how we learn to read … and why that learning is easy for some while difficult for others. This session will introduce the knowledge base behind our understanding of dyslexia and a research-informed approach to reading instruction.
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Monday, Nov. 7
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Learning Differences and Mathematics: Removing the Roadblocks to Learning
Presenter: Phil Howell
Learning differences – even those not directly related to mathematics – can impede mathematics learning and can prevent teachers from accurately assessing a student’s true level of mathematics knowledge. This session will explore the different sources of difficulties seen in a mathematics and will discuss techniques for removing these obstacles.
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Wednesday, Jan. 11
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Beyond Academics: Raising Kids to Have 21st Century Executive Functioning Skills
Presenters:
- Dr. Maggie Wright, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist, Founder Wright Psychology & Counseling
- Meghan Ainsworth, M.Ed., Licensed Psychological Associate at Wright Psychology & Counseling
- Amanda Brown, M.Ed., Licensed Psychological Associate at Wright Psychology & Counseling
This presentation will provide a brief description of the most important executive functioning skills required for success, not only in school, but throughout the lifespan. Tools and techniques to help develop these skills for parents and teachers will be shared, with special attention given to teaching kids with a neurodivergent profile (i.e. ADHD, Learning Differences, Autism Spectrum).
Kemper Academy for Teaching and Learning offers in-person and virtual workshops which focus on best practices for students with specific learning differences in grades K-8.
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To learn more about Kemper Academy for Teaching and Learning at The de Paul School, please contact us at 502-459-6131 or via email kemper.academy@depaulschool.org.
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Kemper Academy for Teaching and Learning is grateful for the generous support from:
Cralle Foundation
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Fred B. & Opal S. Woosley Foundation