SUMMER@CARROLL SPEAKER SERIES 2010

This speaker series is specifically designed for parents who have students enrolled in Summer@Carroll. The weekly presentations follow the drop-off of students at 8:30. There is a charge of $10.00 per person for each presentation, with all funds benefiting the Summer@Carroll Scholarship Fund. Advanced registration is encouraged because space is limited to the first 50 registrants. Click here to access the Summer@Carroll Speaker Series Registration Form.
Special 4-Pack: $30.00 per person for all four presentations with advanced payment. Save $10!

Click here for information on a special presentation for Beginning Reader Parents:
June 29: The Importance of Early Intervention for Reading

Click here for information on a special presentation for High School Readiness Parents:
July 1: What is High School Readiness?

Wednesday, July 7:What Is the Orton-Gillingham Language Approach?
This presentation provides an overview of the characteristics of the Orton-Gillingham approach. The presenter will describe each of these characteristics and how it relates to reading and spelling instruction. Specific strategies will be discussed and suggestions will be given to help parents support their students outside of the classroom.
Speaker:Louise Freese
Director
Garside Institute for Teacher Training (GIFTT), The Carroll School
Venue: Cole Room, Storrow House
8:30-10:00 – “Meet & greet” with summer language tutors, refreshments, presentation, Q&A

Wednesday, July 14:Written Language
This presentation will review some of the difficulties our students face with respect to written output. We will explore the ways in which direct, explicit multi-sensory instruction can be instrumental in helping students develop effective strategies and skills for improving their writing.
Speaker:Allison West
Middle School Language Department Head, The Carroll School
Venue: Cole Room, Storrow House
8:30-10:00 – “Meet & greet” with summer writing teachers, refreshments, presentation, Q&A

Wednesday, July 21:CarrollMath! And Cognitive Development
This presentation will briefly look at the spectrum of mathematics being taught today and the methods which are used at The Carroll School. We will also discuss software, fluency, the use of a calculator, and some cognitive activities to help your child develop stronger logical thinking skills.
Speakers:Gayle Lewis and Katie Lyslo
Math Department, The Carroll School
Venue: Cole Room, Storrow House
8:30-10:00 – “Meet & greet” with summer math teachers, refreshments, presentation, Q&A

Wednesday, July 28:Building Better Brains for Reading
An incredible flow of research on the human brain is helping us understand how best to help children with language learning difficulties. This presentation is designed to help make some of this research understandable for parents. The brain research can help parents make more informed decisions about the types of programs and instruction that are more likely to be effective with their children.
Speaker:Steve Wilkins
Head of School, The Carroll School
Venue: Cole Room, Storrow House
8:30-10:00 – “Meet & greet” with summer administrators, refreshments, presentation, Q&A

For more information, call Summer@Carroll:  
781-259-8342, ext. 3031. 
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This camp complies with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
and is licensed by the local board of health.