08:30 AM

Engaging All Students in Learning:

Loudoun County Public Schools

Office of Special Education Office presents

Engaging All Students in Learning:

Practical Strategies for Success in Teaching Children and Youth

With Autism

with

Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D.

August 18, 2008

8:30 – 3:30

Topics Dr. Myles will discuss:

Ø Executive Functioning

Ø The Hidden Curriculum – how to teach the unwritten social rules

Ø Addressing sensory issues

Ø Capitalizing on a student’s strengths

Ø Determining performance criteria

Ø Tailoring accommodations and supports to meet the unique needs of each individual student throughout the school day

$35 for non-Loudoun County Public School employees; fee includes continental breakfast and lunch.

For more information or to register for this exciting event, contact the Office of Special Education, Loudoun County Public Schools, at 571-252-1011

12:00 PM

2nd Annual Autism Speaks DC Golf Classic

This exciting golf tournament will be hosted once more by Gary Williams, Head Coach of Men's Basketball at the University of Maryland. Golfers will enjoy a thrilling day of golf alongside celebrity players all of whom are supporting the important work of Autism Speaks.

The day begins with a round of golf that includes a putting competition as well as numerous course contests and concludes with an evening program features dinner and a live and silent auction.

Johnny Holliday, the Maryland Terrapins' play-by-play announcer, will serve as the evening's auctioneer. This event, Autism Speaks' only golf event in the DC area, will look to build on its inaugural success of raising over $150,000 for our organization.

The event committee includes David Burruss, Bob Bodell, Ann Gibbons, Johnny Holliday and Coach Gary Williams. To reserve, please contact Beth Irving at (914) 935-1462 x 13 or via e-mail at eirving@autismspeaks.org.