Workshops
Events
Identifying and Addressing Dyslexia | Executive Functions and the Teenage Brain LASE 2018 Insight Series
8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Immanuel Lutheran School, Olivette (map)
8:30-11:30am: With Missouri mandating dyslexia screening and subsequent interventions, it is more critical than ever that educators understand Dyslexia, it’s warning signs, and the importance of early intervention.
12:30-3:30pm: The demands of our executive skills become increasingly more complex with age. Most children with poor executive skills chronically appear to be underperforming.
Members only: Making the Most of Your Annual Giving Program
8:30am - 10:00am
Location: Kirk Day School (map)
Take your annual appeal beyond a year-end mailing and transform your annual giving. Join us for a presentation and roundtable discussion to learn about and share best practices for annual giving requests and marketing materials, donor communication and follow up, donor segmentation and targeted requests, volunteer engagement, and thanking your donors. We’ll also discuss alumni engagement strategies and how to leverage alumni to support your annual giving program.
Members only: Supporting Students on Social and Emotional Wellness in the Digital Age Workshop for Teachers, Division Heads, Curriculum Directors, School Counselors et. al.
8:30am - 10:00am
Location: Rossman School (map)
A talk for school professionals about the latest research on digital natives to help them appropriately support young people as they encounter and master these digital skills.
Designing Learning Spaces for the 21st Century Student
7:30am - 11:30am
This workshop will feature presentations on the imperative to design learning spaces where the pursuit of knowledge is central and students are encouraged to make, create and design.
Guiding Students into Adulthood Helping them manage stress, anxiety, and other challenges along the way
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: John Burroughs School (map)
You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear New York Times Bestselling author Lisa Damour share her expertise with ISSL members. Join us to
- Untangle the common challenges that arise at school
- Address the many pressures confronting young people today
- Shed light on how to stay connected to students every step of the way
Presenter: Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
