Parent Webinar Series – “Introduction to Specific Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Parents”
Celebrate National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month in October with a free, four-part parent webinar series packed with practical tools to support learning
Join Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center and the Illinois SLD Support Project for its four-part learning disability webinar series from Oct. 6 to Oct. 27. Virtual sessions will take place every Tuesday in October from 6 to 7 p.m.
The series will kick off with “Introduction to Specific Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Parents” on Oct. 6.
Presenter Robin Thoma will help parents and caregivers build a deeper understanding of specific learning disabilities (SLD).
Robin will provide a clear definition of SLD and also explore:
- Key characteristics
- Effective ways to support learning
- Practical accommodations
- Strategies to support students with SLD
The webinar series is free. Parents and caregivers can attend one session or join the entire series.
See the National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month Webinar Series event page for more details.
Register for the “Introduction to Specific Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Parents” session on Zoom.
The series will continue on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. with:
- Oct. 13 – “Oral Language and Emergent Literacy”
- Oct. 20 – “Supporting Your Child in Math: Understanding Challenges and Building Strong Foundations”
- Oct. 27 – “From Research to Routine: Study Strategies for Students that Caregivers can Support in the Home”