Parents who’s children are struggling in school are invited to attend a free informational seminar on reasons why school is difficult for some children Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 7 to 8:30pm at the Severna Park Community Center.
The Summit School’s executive director and head of school, Dr. Joan Mele-McCarthy, will give parents a better understanding of the learning challenges their children could be facing.
Dr. Mele-McCarthy will discuss:
- How to talk to your child and their teachers when your child is struggling
- Vocabulary associated with academic difficulties
- Whether your child could have dyslexia or another learning difference
- When it is appropriate to assess for learning differences
- What to do if your child does have a learning difference
The presentation is free and open to the public but space is limited. RSVP no later than Tuesday, Oct. 15 to seminars@thesummitschool.org. The Severna Park Community Center is located at 623 Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard in Severna Park. The Summit School in Edgewater serves children with dyslexia and other learning differences
