What is this thing called Dyslexia?

The Summit School, located in Edgewater, MD is presenting an informational seminar at the Severna Park Community Center on November 14, 2011 at 7pm. Summit’s Head of School, Dr. Joan Mele-McCarthy is joined by Dr. Jane R. Snider, Founding Executive Director, to present a fact-filled discussion on the history, diagnosis and defining differences, and plan of educational action for those with dyslexia.

Drs. Mele-McCarthy and Snider will discuss:

• What are the symptoms of dyslexia?
• When is it appropriate to assess for learning differences?
• What causes dyslexia?
• What should an academic program include?

The presentation is free and open to the public, however, space is limited. Reservations are required no later than Thursday, November 10th.  To reserve your place, please RSVP to julie.kizerball@thesummitschool.org. 

Note: This free seminar will be held at the Severna Park Community Center located at 623 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park, MD 21146.

The Summit School, located in Edgewater, MD, is a coed, non-profit school for grades 1-8. Summit offers a highly individualized academic program for bright students with dyslexia and other learning differences.