Tuesday, February 26, 2008

JCCA’s third annual Compass Project* workshop

Get Ready, Get Set, Go!JCCA’s third annual Compass Project* workshop,an exploration of opportunities to increase academic success and the transition to adulthood.Sunday, March 16, 20089:00 AM — 1:00 PMC.W. Post Campus, 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville, L.I.Reserve your place now by registering online!If you would prefer to send your registration by mail, download the brochure and registration form. Registration is $25 per person or $40 per parent and student (includes kosher breakfast).*The Compass Project is a Queens/Long Island program that serves the special needs of Jewish high school and college-aged teens, ranging from youth with learning disabilities to youth on the autism spectrum. Compass provides counseling, education direction, and social support to young people making the transition to an independent future. For more, visit www.jccany.org/compass.

Schedule9:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast9:30-10:30 AMKEYNOTE: Social and academic development and strategies to increase success. Matthew Cruger, Ph.D., pediatric neuropsychologist at the Learning and Achievement Institute, NYC Child Study Center.10:45-11 45 AM Presentations from School Representatives11:45 AM-12:45 PMBreakout Sessions:For Parents: What You Need to Know: VESID and Helpful Info from our Legal ExpertFor Students: What to Expect—A Presentation from our College Student Panel12:45-1:00 PMQuestions and Answers, Feedback

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