NorthEast Association of Learning Specialists (NEALS) Celebrates with 20th Anniversary Members’ Conference Rye, NH – The NorthEast Association of Learning Specialists (NEALS), the premier professional development organization for learning specialists, held its 20th Anniversary Members’ Conference and Celebration April 3-5, 2019 at the Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center in Westford, MA. The two-day…
It was so good to be together again, at Worcester Academy, NEALS! We proudly welcomed our speakers, Ellen Boiselle, PhD and Liz Radday, EdD, introduced on our conference page. Their tour of the world of mathematical thinking, processing issues, and accommodations fascinated us and has improved instruction throughout our schools. Members, the slideshow will be…
The NEALS Annual Members’ Conference will be held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Worcester Academy, Worcester, MA. Keynote Speakers are Dr. Ellen Boiselle and Dr. Elizabeth Radday, who will address math learning disabilities in K-12 learners. In the afternoon, Dr. Radday will speak about her experiences in Finland as a Fulbright Scholar studying education for students with learning disabilities in the Finnish…
In his keynote talk at our conference, “Unveiling the Gifts of ADHD,” Ned Hallowell shared his own experiences in school, as well as those of the many students who have sought his support, informing his work and ours every day. His was such an important topic, as we move toward redefining classroom activity and exploring…
~OPENING REMARKS by President of NEALS: Susan Cole Ross It is my honor to greet you on behalf of your board to the 16th annual NEALS Conference. I do so also on behalf of the founding members and past presidents of NEALS, may I ask you all to stand and be recognized for your vast…
“Managing Anxiety in Teens: Strategies for Learning ” Guest Speaker: Lynn Lyons, LICSW Lynn is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. She presents internationally to parents, therapists, teachers, and other helping professionals. Lynn specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults and children, with a special interest in interrupting generational patterns of anxiety…
The 2014 Spring Conference was another huge success for NEALS! President Susan Ross welcomed the guests with her natural enthusiasm and excitement. Last year NEALS established the Dr. Barbara Kenefick Award for Distinguished Service to Students and Learning Specialists in Independent Schools. This year’s award was presented to current board member Kara Ashley of The…
“Why The Brains of Students with LD/ADHD Are At Risk and What We Can Do About it” Conference Date: April 24, 2014, 8:30 registration and coffee Location: Fay School in the Harris Theater Room, Southborough, MA 01772 Parking: In back of the Church across the street Keynote Speaker: Jerome J. Schultz, Ph.D. “No Where To…
Dear Members, The 2013 Spring Conference was a stellar moment for NEALS. People were intrigued by the preliminary results of the survey and, with me, ask that you all go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2012NEALSsurvey to complete it if you have not already. It will be most accurate and edifying if, this week, we increase the number of…
2019 NEALS Annual Members’ Conference We had a wonderful time at the Westford Regency Conference Center in Westford, Massachusetts. What a wonderful celebration! NEALS would especially like to thank our Sponsors and Vendors. Please check out their websites and programs. Conference Sponsors Conference Vendors
