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Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Ed.D., LLC
Educational Psychologist
898
Ethan Allen Highway, Suite 6
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 730-0243
Independent schools have a challenging role in addressing
the educational needs of students with learning disabilities
and attentional disorders, as well as unmotivated learners.
Dr. Capanna-Hodge is expert at empowering faculty to work
with different types of learners in an engaging and fun
way.
The following is a
partial list of continuing educational programs Dr. Capanna-Hodge
currently offers for faculty and/or parents:
Thinking Outside the Box: An
Action Plan for Differentiated Instruction
This very
popular workshop is an experiential, hands-on training for
all educators and support staff in K to 8th
grade. No theories here! Learn lots of fun and practical
strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
Meeting the Needs of Special
Needs Children and At-Risk Learners
Learn how to
distinguish between slow learners, at-risk learners, and the
learning disabled. In addition, gain a better understanding
of attention-related disorders and emotional issues that
impact learning. Develop an action plan for modifications
and accommodations for diverse learners.
Incorporating Behavioral Management into Schools and
Classrooms
Wish you could reduce
referrals for behavioral problems at your school? Developing
school wide behavioral management systems is not only ideal
for teachers and students, it can also be simple! Learn
about simple, effective behavioral management and how to
implement a school wide or classroom behavioral program.
1, 2, 3 Eyes
on Me!: Increasing Focus and On-Task Behavior in the
Classroom
Helping children to
focus and attend to information is the number one challenge
teachers face in the classroom. This workshop will help
teachers gain the tools and strategies to do just that. This
workshop offers teachers traditional, new, and creative
techniques.
Help! What Do These Test
Results Mean?
Integrating Diagnosis & Individualized Educational Planning
in the Classroom
This workshop is a
layman’s approach to making sense out of standardized
testing. Learn how to interpret the most common cognitive
and academic tests, as well as use this information to
better monitor student progress.
Everyone Learns Differently: Celebrating Different
Learning Styles
Gain an understanding
of the four different types of learners: Visual, Auditory,
Kinesthetic, and Tactile (VAKT). Learn how to identify the
different types of learners through observation and
assessment, as well as how meet the curriculum needs of VAKT
learners.
Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, & Anxiety:
A School Professionals Guide to Differential Diagnosis
A workshop for school
professionals that will help to understand and better define
the similarities and differences between BPD and ADHD and
relevant treatment implications. Gain valuable strategies to
deal with those students with a diagnosis of BPD or have
similar erratic mood swings, difficulty initiating tasks, or
meltdowns due to noncompliance. Learn how to link home and
school supports to improve academic and behavioral
functioning.
The ADHD Parent Survival Guide
The essential parent
guide to not only understanding ADHD and its common
pitfalls, but also what to do about it! Parents will gain
insight into how to deal with negative home and school
behaviors and address their many educational needs. Learn
how to manage common ADHD issues from preschool to
adulthood.
Take Control Parenting 101
Having a hard time
managing your brood? Well, who doesn’t! Learn techniques
that will make parenting easier and more enjoyable for all.
This action-oriented and practical workshop offers parents a
positive reinforcement approach to parenting.
How to be
Your Child’s Best Advocate:
Making the Most of Your School’s Resources and Your Child’s
Educational Rights
A workshop to help parents and
professionals better understand the differences between
Special Education and 504 Accommodation laws. Learn how to
meet your child’s needs while both navigating the system and
maintaining a positive relationship with the school.
Sit Down and Do
Your Homework!” How To Help Your Child Succeed in School
Figuring out why kids struggle with homework can be a
challenge. This parent workshop not only looks at the
underlying reasons why some kids are so “resistant” to
homework, but how to make simple changes to make homework
easier for all.
How Can I
Help My Child Become a Better Reader?
Learn
the ins and outs of reading and why it is so important for
children to be good readers. Parents will gain fun
strategies and techniques to help their children become
successful readers.
Preschool
Certification Four Part Series
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Early Warning Signs of Language, Social, and
Learning Issues
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How to Help Parents Understand and Deal With
Developmental Delays and Access Support
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Hands-on Skills for Addressing Common Behavioral
Issues
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Determining Kindergarten Readiness
Please contact us for information regarding fees and
availability for the upcoming school year.
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