The Zelma Wynn Symposium Series

Dyscalculia:Understanding and Educating Students with Math Learning Differences

Saturday, October 18, 2014 • 9:00 am - 3:00 pmThe Summit School, 664 East Central Ave, Edgewater, MD 21037

Individuals with dyscalculia struggle to learn mathematics, despite having an adequate learning environment at home and at school. Dyscalculia is assumed to be due to a difference in brain function. There is some association between dyscalculia and dyslexia in children and adults.

Dyscalculia affects individuals over their life span. Children with dyscalculia fall behind early in elementary school, and may develop anxiety or a strong dislike of math. In secondary school they are likely to struggle to pass math and science courses and find their career options reduced. In adult life, they may earn less, and have difficulties managing their everyday finances.

The symposium will address the neuroscience supporting dyscalculia, assessment, teacher intervention, technology enhanced learning, and parental/home support.

Participants will learn how to identify typical and atypical arithmetical development; the differences between the typical brain and the brain of an individual with dyscalculia; the methods for identifying learners with dyscalculia; and teaching strategies that are helpful for students with dyscalculia. Sessions will be applicable and valuable for educators, school administrators, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, counselors, learning specialists, and parents.

Dr. Brian Butterworth is Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Neuropsychology at University College London, Adjunct Professor at National Cheng Chi University, Taiwan, Professorial Fellow at Melbourne University, Australia, and Research Consultant at Ospedale San Camillo Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico in Venice, Italy.

He taught at Cambridge University for eight years and has held visiting appointments at MIT and the Max Planck Institute at Nijmegen. He is currently working on the neuroscience and the genetics of mathematical abilities and disabilities. He was elected Fellow of the British Academy in 2002.

His popular science book, The Mathematical Brain (also published as What Counts), was a best seller, and his latest book, co-edited with Denis Mareschal and Andrew Tolmie, Educational Neuroscience, was published by Wiley in December 2013. Speakers will disclose to participants the nature of any significant (or no) financial/non-financial relations with The Summit School. A full list of faculty disclosures is available at www.thesummitschool.org.

The Zelma Wynn Symposium Series Dyscalculia: Understanding and Educating Students with Math Learning Differences

Saturday, October 18, 2014

AGENDA8:30 am - 9:00 am Registration / Coffee & Light Breakfast

9:00 am - 10:00 am Typical and atypical arithmetical development

10:00 am - 10:15 am Break

10:15 am - 11:15 am The typical brain and the brain of an individual with dyscalculia

11:20 am - 11:50 am Identifying learners with dyscalculia

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Lunch

12:40 pm – 1:10 pm Strategies for teaching learners with dyscalculia

1:15 pm - 1:45 pm How computer games can help

1:45 pm - 2:00 pm Break

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Matters arising and general discussion

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Wrap-up / Closing Remarks

Zelma Wynn (1916 - 2003) was born in Maine but lived most of her life in Maryland. She was the daughter of two immigrants and worked as an interior designer. She was known as a good listener, and had a healthy respect for education. She enjoyed mentoring young people’s minds and spirits. Those who were fortunate enough to have met her found a lifelong friend. Zelma Wynn passed away at the age of 86. This symposium series is dedicated to her love of learning.

All facilities are wheelchair accessible.

Registration FeesIncludes symposium materials, light breakfast, coffee, and boxed lunch.

Early Bird Fee Regular Fee (postmarked by 9/26/14) (postmarked after 9/26/14)

Parents $35 $50

Educators & Professionals $60 $75

Speech-Language Pathologists seeking ASHA CEU’s please add a $25 fee*.

Financial support for non-professionals available upon request.

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Total Amount Enclosed $ ____________Please make checks payable to The Summit School. Mail completed registration form with payment to: The Summit School, 664 East Central Avenue, Edgewater, MD 21037. For credit card payments, register online at www.thesummitschool.org.Cancellation Policy: Full refunds will be honored if The Summit School is given 30 days’ notice. Refund requests after 30 days’ notice will not be honored.

This course is offered for .45 ASHA CEU’s (Intermediate Level, Professional Area).

The Zelma Wynn Symposium Series Dyscalculia: Understanding and Educating Students with Math Learning Differences

Saturday, October 18, 2014Attn School Psychologists:The Summit School has submitted an application to the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to offer NASP-approved professional development for school psychologists. Participants will be notified of our status prior to the symposium. A $25 fee will apply to receive contact hours. Please check here, to be notified of Summit’s approval status.The $25 fee will not be collected unless/until approval is received.

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