Dear NEALS member, First and foremost: Please take fifteen minutes to complete our 2012 membership survey, so that we will have substantial and accurate information to share. Here is the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2012NEALSsurvey (There are 30 – 41 thoughtful questions, on the 6th page, you answer those you wish to.) Conference Recap: Your Board was delighted…
Announcing: The Northeast Association of Learning Specialists NEALS Spring Conference 2012 The Forman School, Litchfield, Connecticut Thursday, April 26, 2012, Johnson Arts Center 8:30 a.m.Registration, connect and coffee 9:00 a.m.Opening Remarks 9:30 a.m.Executive Functions in Classroom Learning: Strategies for Assessment and Intervention, George McCloskey, PhD 12:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15 p.m.Educational Technology Panel: iPads and Assistive…
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/22/magazine/can-you-make-yourself-smarter.html?_r=2&pagewanted=all The research is well summarized in this article from the NY Times magazine. It explains the debate (IQ improvement, fluid intelligence gains…sounds sketchy, I know but what interests me is the working memory impact) the kinds of training and the need for continuing the training IF you believe it’s worthwhile. (You have to maintain…
Spring Conference 2011 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Manjula Salomon “Language Support for the New International Student” The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Connecticut We are pleased to announce the NEALS spring conference at The Hotchkiss School that will focus on language support for the range of international students in private schools today. The conference includes a keynote speaker…
Search the Internet for a “Personal Coach” or check the shelves of the local library or bookstore, and you will find a nearly endless supply of resources offering to help you better manage the complexities of your life — career coaching, financial coaching, relationship coaching, life coaching, etc. The “coaching” industry thrives because so many…
NEALS President Matthew Treat Gives Opening Address Worcester Academy in Worcester, Massachusetts As NEALS celebrates its 10th anniversary, we have witnessed significant changes in our association. We experienced a very humble beginning as a small group of learning specialist gathering at different schools in the fall and spring to share ideas and network. The concept…
