Factors for Success for Students with Learning Differences
Speakers Roberta Goldberg and Andrea Lombardi will discuss the groundbreaking Frostig Center research study about factors contributing to success for those with learning differences when they speak at Mitchell College on Thursday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. in Mitchell College?s Weller Center. The Frostig Center?s 20-year longitudinal study identified six attributes which support students? striving for success in school and life: self-awareness, proactivity, perseverance, goal setting, support systems, and emotional coping strategies. Publications on this research are available on their website at frosting.org. The Frostig Center provides professional development and parent workshops teaching strategies which help foster the development of these critical attributes in youth. Roberta Goldberg, Ph.D. is a licensed developmental psychologist with 35 years of experience consulting with schools, teachers and parents concerning children?s learning needs. Dr. Goldberg is lead author or contributor on many papers published on success attributes. Andrea Lombardi, B.A. is an educational specialist with over 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher, ECE consultant and staff development presenter. The event is part of the year-long celebration of 10th Anniversary of Thames Academy. Thames Academy is a residential post-secondary, college transition program for students with learning differences. The Frostig Success Attributes form the foundation of the collegiate readiness program while students are immersed in the college experience and earn credit through coursework at Mitchell College.
Date and Time
Thursday Apr 7, 2016
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM EDT
April 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Location
Mitchell College - Weller Center
Fees/Admission
Free and open to the public
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860-701-5092
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