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Diamonds in the Rough is WEG’s annual conference for families of students with special learning needs in preschool through young adulthood and the educators and professionals who work with them. Each year, the conference is built around a theme unique to the special needs community. The 2024 theme is "AI in Education: Removing Obstacles & Realizing Potential." Our speakers are Joshua J. Clark, Head of Landmark School, and Joan Green, Assistive Technology Specialist, Tech Advisor and Founder of Innovative Speech Therapy. The virtual conference will be held from 8:30am - 12pm EST on Friday, October 18. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ezW2XRVW . Purchase tickets or become a sponsor now at https://bit.ly/3YyWXDN . #neurodivergentparenting #neurodivergentcommunity #neurodivergent #neurodiverse #NeuroDiverseSquad #neurodiversefamily #specialneeds #specialneedsparenting #specialneedsmom #specialneedsfamily #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismfamily #autismmom #autismmoms #autismsupport #Dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #dyslexiaeducation #AI #artificialintelligence #artificialintelligencetechnology #AIInnovation #AIinEducation #DMV #technology #TechInEducation

Have you read Weinfeld Education Group (WEG), LLC's Director of Social-Emotional Services Kristen Eccleston, Ed. D. and WEG's Parent Support Specialist Anne Strober's quotes in USA TODAY about bullying in the special needs community? Dr. Ecceslton explains, “ Children with learning disabilities are especially vulnerable because bullies may perceive them as ‘easy targets’ due to their struggles with communication or social skills... As parents, it's heartbreaking to see our children suffer from such cruelty. In moments like Gus', where a child is being bullied, it's crucial to surround them with love, validate their emotions, and remind them that the hurtful opinions of others do not determine their worth. Families should use these public experiences to foster open dialogue about emotions, with the goal of helping their child develop strong self-advocacy skills and a healthy sense of self.” Anne Strober, whose son has autism, said the bullying Gus Walz is facing is despicable. “For me, it just represents how a lot of people have lost their humanity. You have a lot of people, now with social media, who feel very emboldened because they’re behind their keyboards and they can just say what they need to say and with a degree of anonymity. It’s still hurtful whether it’s face to face or it’s online. There’s no place for it. Children should be off limits to bullying, especially by adults, no matter what political party their parents belong to. Gus isn't going to see all of their hateful comments, but other kids will. And it will absolutely hurt them and their families.” Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/eVSMUXjF . Would your family benefit from WEG's social-emotional or advocacy services? Visit https://lnkd.in/dyWrEYNp to learn how we can help your family. #parenting #socialemotional #socialemotionalskills #socialemotionallearning #socialemotionaldevelopment #socialemotionaleducation #bullying #bullyingawareness #bully #BullyingPrevention #disabilitybullying #specialneedsmom #specialneedsfamily #specialneedsparenting #NeuroDiverseSquad #autismmoms #dmv #advocacy #advocacymatters #advocate #advocatelikeamother

As our students head back to school, shortages in special education teachers are being reported for Maryland, DC and Virginia. The impact on students with disabilities is significant. Need help advocating for your child with special educational needs? WEG can help you get the services your child needs this school year. Learn more at www.WEGadvocacy and begin the intake process. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/efcUNCCA . #parenting #parentingsupport #parentingtips #parentinglife #backtoschool #backtoschooltips #firstday #firstdayofschool #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #neurodivergence #neurodiversityacceptance #neurodiversesquad #specialeducation #specialeducationclassroom #dmv #advocate #advocacy #advocatelikeamother #specialeducationadvocate #DMV

Need help advocating for your child this school year? Begin the intake process at https://lnkd.in/eEeXnQPg to schedule a free, 15-minute follow-up conversation. #parenting #dmv #backtoschool WISER - DC

Diamonds in the Rough is WEG’s annual conference for families of students with special learning needs in preschool through young adulthood and the educators and professionals who work with them. Each year, the conference is built around a theme unique to the special needs community. The 2024 theme is "AI in Education: Removing Obstacles & Realizing Potential." Our speakers are Joshua J. Clark, Head of Landmark School, and Joan Green, Assistive Technology Specialist, Tech Advisor and Founder of Innovative Speech Therapy. The virtual conference will be held from 8:30am - 12pm EST on Friday, October 18. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ezW2XRVW . Purchase tickets or become a sponsor now at https://bit.ly/3YyWXDN . #neurodivergentparenting #neurodivergentcommunity #neurodivergent #neurodiverse #NeuroDiverseSquad #neurodiversefamily #specialneeds #specialneedsparenting #specialneedsmom #specialneedsfamily #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismfamily #autismmom #autismmoms #autismsupport #Dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #dyslexiaeducation #AI #artificialintelligence #artificialintelligencetechnology #AIInnovation #AIinEducation #DMV #technology #TechInEducation

How can Weinfeld Education Group, LLC help your family choose the "right" school for your child? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e6ZAMs_5 . #schoolselection #advocate #advocacy

Weinfeld Education Group prepares personal, accurate, and current information on schools using our research-based, WEG School Selection Criteria. Our experts provide you with the specific information needed to make an informed decision for your child. We discuss your child’s strengths, your goals, and your child’s needs. If your child has an IEP, 504 Plan, informal learning plan, or is in private school, the report will include schools and programs that can meet their specific needs. Learn how we can help your family at https://lnkd.in/e6ZAMs_5 . #SchoolSelection #specialneeds #specialneedsmom #specialneedsfamily #specialneedsparenting #autismmom #autismmoms #DMV #dcparents #DCmom #dcmoms #novamom #novamoms #moco #MoCoYouth #MontgomeryCounty #montgomerycountymd #inclusiveeducation #inclusion #inclusionmatters #InclusionRevolution #inclusive #IEP #ieper #iepmeeting #504plan #InclusiveLearning #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #NeuroDiverseSquad #specialeducation #specialeducationadvocate #specialeducationclassroom #advocate #advocatelikeamother #Advocacy #advocacymatters

Thank you, WEG’s Diamonds in the Rough Virtual Conference Speaker and Assistive Technology Expert Joan Green, for sharing your thoughts concerning technology in schools: “As a speech-language pathologist and assistive technology specialist, I’m thrilled about the transformative potential of AI in education and beyond. It’s a game-changer for supporting diverse learners, especially those with special needs. We can’t afford to ignore AI—it’s the future, ready or not. We must embrace its capabilities to amplify, not impede, learning. By crafting forward-thinking policies and promoting responsible AI use, we can ensure it becomes a source of empowerment and educational success. Educators, families, tech specialists and administrators need to work together with our students in navigating AI to unlock truly positive and impactful outcomes.” Diamonds in the Rough is WEG’s annual conference for families of students with special learning needs in preschool through young adulthood and the educators and professionals who work with them. Each year, the conference is built around a theme unique to the special needs community. The 2024 theme is “AI in Education: Removing Obstacles & Realizing Potential.” Our speakers are Joshua J. Clark, Head of Landmark School, and Joan Lipman Green, Assistive Technology Specialist, Tech Advisor and Founder of Innovative Speech Therapy. The virtual conference will be held from 8:30am - 12pm EST on Friday, October 18. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ezW2XRVW . Purchase tickets now at https://bit.ly/3YyWXDN . #neurodivergentparenting #neurodivergentcommunity #neurodivergent #neurodiverse #NeuroDiverseSquad #neurodiversefamily #specialneeds #specialneedsparenting #specialneedsmom #specialneedsfamily #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismfamily #autismmom #autismmoms #autismsupport #Dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #dyslexiaeducation #AI #artificialintelligence #artificialintelligencetechnology #AIInnovation #AIinEducation #DMV #technology #TechInEducation https://lnkd.in/epi3eiHC

Thank you, Weinfeld Education Group, LLC Educational Consultant and SEE US! Special Education Excellence for Underserved Students Coordinator Mrs. Marcy 'Rachamim' Jackson, M.A., Global Education Consultant, for sharing your expertise with us. “At SEE US, we are aware of the information-sharing stigma and fear rightly attributed to overreporting to #CPS for example. This over-reporting and misreporting to CPS makes our work in advocacy even harder. Parents are fearful that by sharing their child’s education history, their family life will be negatively exposed. We emphasize to parents that the focus of our discovery is on education experiences, not on household life.” Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/eYwEk4yN . Learn more about WEG’s advocacy services at www.WEGadvocacy.com . Learn more about SEE US - Special Education Excellence for Underprivileged Students - at www.WEGadvocacy.com/seeus . #advocacy #advocate #advocates #advocatelikeamother #disabilityadvocate #disabilityadvocacy #dmv #specialneeds #specialneedsmom #specialneedsfamily #specialneedskids #blacklivesmatter #blackparents #blackparenting #educationforall #inclusiveeducation #childprotection #childprotectiveservices #parenting #parentsupport #iep #iepmeeting #ieper

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