January 2018
The Forgotten Child: The Journey of Discovering My “Superpowers!”
THE SOUTHPORT SCHOOL KICKS OFF 2018 COMMUNITY LECTURE SERIES FEATURING Jake Sussman Entrepreneur. Advocate. Motivational Speaker. Alumnus of The Southport School and The Forman School The Forgotten Child: The Journey of Discovering My “Superpowers!” FREE OF CHARGE | REGISTRATION REQUIRED This presentation is one young man’s empowering story of discovery. His educational and life experiences have set him on a path of self-awareness and acceptance ultimately helping him discover his "superpowers." Jake's self-empowered strengths are what he describes as: •…
Find out more »March 2019
The Importance of Teaching Vocabulary Within a Structured Literacy Approach
Community Lecture - Free, Open to Greater Community Presented by Dr. Michael Coyne Professor, UCONN Wednesday, March 13 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM Vocabulary instruction is an essential component of a structured literacy approach. This presentation will describe what explicit systematic vocabulary instruction looks like - including selecting words to teach, developing student friendly definitions, teaching vocabulary in meaningful contexts, and providing opportunities for students to engage in deep processing of vocabulary through oral language activities. The presentation will also…
Find out more »The Southport School – Admissions Open House
The Southport School provides transformative educational experiences for students in kindergarten through 8th grade with language-based learning differences, like ADD, dyslexia, and ADHD. We recognize individual strengths, promote independent thinking, develop self-esteem and self-advocacy, and supports a successful transition for continued academic achievement. In our co-educational elementary, middle, and summer school programs in Southport, CT, near Fairfield, Darien, and New Canaan, students can safely take risks and are championed by an expert faculty that is student-focused and uses research and…
Find out more »December 2019
Navigating the College Process for Your LD Student
Are you considering college for your student with learning differences?Understand the big picture, the role of foundation skills, and making a plan to navigate the process with guest speaker Dr. Michelle Berg, educational advisor and placement consultant for students with learning differences. The college selection and application process can be intense and it's easy to lose sight of the big picture. This presentation will address these key points and offer some take-home suggestions for how to navigate the process. This…
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