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Educators and teachers--have you ever thought about becoming an Educational Therapist so you can work with kids with learning challenged 1:1 in private practice or in the schools?

Then come join me for the Educational Therapy Information Session with UCSC Silicon Valley Extension this Thursday, August 27th, at 6:30 pacific time. Learn about the program, our classes and our instructors--and test yourself on a brief quiz about Structured Literacy!

Please share with anyone you think may be interested!

Educational Therapy Program Info Session Transform learning

Just put the finishing touches on my webinar In a Manner of Speaking: Autism, Speaking and Writing. A full 19.5 hours before I am presenting! (EF challenges? Nahhh)

You still have time to register and join me. It will be jam-packed full of all sorts of information about autism, including cognitive profiles, language processes, and patterns of strengths and weaknesses common in autism, and maybe most importantly, research-based techniques to build on those strengths and address those challenges.

Join me--10am, tomorrow (Friday, August 21st) morning! Pacific time

Webinars - Association Of Educational Therapists Exlpore continuous learning opportunities with AET's Virtual Webinars. Access insights and expertise from the comfort of your own space, as educators and therapists share valuable knowledge in the field of educational therapy. Our webinars offer a flexible learning experience, allowing you to engage...

I am excited to announce a new workshop I am going to be offering for UCSC Silicon Valley Extension--Gamefication for the Win! (see what I did there?)

I am super excited because in addition to being informative and practical and grounded in the neuropsychology of what games and play do for the brain, as well as how to tailor games to differing educational purposes, it is also just going to be fun. We are going to play some games, but even cooler, make our own! I have wanted to do a Make and Take workshop for years now. So come join me and walk away with a bunch of my games I will share with you, but also games you and your workshop-mates will make and share with each other!

EDTH.800_W8 - Education Innovation Workshop Gamification for the Win Incorporating Games Into Your Educational Practice Welcome to our immersive Education Innovation workshop series. Join master educators to explore the most curren...

Lots going on right now!

Join me to learn about educational therapy and how courses with UCSC Silicon Valley Extension's Educational Therapy program can help you become a better educator, work more effectively with students with learning disabilities, and enter the best career in the world.

Please share with anyone you know who might be interested!

Educational Therapy Program Info Session
August 27, 2026 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Educational Therapy Program Info Session Transform learning

I cannot tell you how excited and thrilled I am to announce that Michael Curry, formerly of Making Math Real and now of m.sense, has generously agreed to do his introductory workshop—the one that is the prerequisite for all the other m.sense classes—for us at the UCSC extension ed therapy program.

https://www.ucsc-extension.edu/courses/education-innovation-workshop-introduction-msense-developing-symbol-imaging

The workshop will be October 10th and October 24th from 9-3pm, and will be $445, which includes some fabulous material you can use right away. Normally his introductory workshop is $599, so this is the perfect time to take it!

Making Math Real/m.sense is, imho, far and away the best approach and program there is for teaching math, especially for kids with learning disabilities or neurodivergences. And Michael Curry is an exceptional teacher. I was trained under him and can vouch for how powerful the program is and for how amazing he is as an instructor.

Please share this far and wide with anyone you think would benefit from taking it.

Education Innovation Workshop: An Introduction to m*sense + Developing Symbol Imaging Course Description   Welcome to our immersive Education Innovation workshop series. Join master educators to explore the most current, evidence-based best-practices to keep your knowledge and skills up to date and to strengthen your ability to support every student. Each session is led by an expert...

Very excited to present "In a manner of speaking: Autism, speaking and writing" through the Association of Educational Therapists.

So much of the information out there on working with autistic students is (hyper)focused on behavior--but we can't forget the academics!

Supporting the academic achievement of autistic students has never been more important. Despite the vast heterogeneity in autistic profiles, there are some common patterns of academic strengths and challenges, as well as a growing understanding of how to develop those strengths and address the challenges. Join me to explore common cognitive and academic patterns of the autistic students in your private practice or classroom, and to learn about the current understanding of how best to meet their academic needs.

Webinars - Association Of Educational Therapists Exlpore continuous learning opportunities with AET's Virtual Webinars. Access insights and expertise from the comfort of your own space, as educators and therapists share valuable knowledge in the field of educational therapy. Our webinars offer a flexible learning experience, allowing you to engage...

Not too late to register for Assessments I in the Educational Therapy certificate program with UCSC Silicon Valley Extension. Class starts tomorrow, July 1st!

Join Johanna Villanueva, M.Ed, ET/P to learn the ins and outs of formal assessments--how to read and interpret them, which ones we can give and how, and how we can use that information to build an excellent educational plan to support each individual student.

Educational Assessments I Skills you will gain Explain the purposes of formal and informal assessment Read, understand, and summarize educational testing reports Administer a standardized assessment correctly Recognize common tests of phonological awareness, visual motor integration, expressive and receptive language, readin...

Still time to register for my Saturday workshop on informal assessments in education with UCSC Silicon Valley Extension. Saturday, June 27th, 9-3pm, on-line. Lots of hands-on activities and group discussions, in addition to direct presentations. Register now, or share with educators who would be interested!

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to

1. Evaluate formal assessments with a focus on looking for patterns in the data to develop a complete and nuanced understanding of their students' unique learning profile.

2. Apply best practices in giving and interpreting informal assessments and synthesize the data with formal testing to build an individualized educational program to best support their students.

3. Integrate ongoing formative assessments and observational data to continuously respond to student progress and challenges to optimize student growth throughout the learning cycle.

Education Innovation Workshop: Informal Assessments Course Description Welcome to our immersive Education Innovation workshop series. Join master educators to explore the most current, evidence-based best-practices to keep your knowledge and skills up to date and to strengthen your ability to support every student. Each session is led by an expert in...

School is ending and summer is a great time for professional development!

Just under a week to take one of the amazing classes at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension's Educational Therapy program.

Principles of Educational Therapy with

Understanding Learning Differences

and Assistive Technology for Learning Differences

Educational Therapy Empower your students

Join me tomorrow for the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Educational Therapy info session. Learn about our courses and how they can help you on your journey to becoming an educational therapist and be more effective in meeting the needs of all your students. As bonus content, we will have a smidge about the why and how of gamification with a few easy, no prep games you can begin using immediately. Sign up today or share with anyone you know who wants to work with neurodivergent kids!

Educational Therapy Program Info Session Transform learning