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Speaker Series
Star Academy is committed to providing Star parents, alumni parents and the larger community with up-to-date information in areas of greatest interest to those who have or serve children with learning differences. Our Speaker Series features well-respected professionals who share their knowledge and experience in a variety of subjects throughout the school year.
Events are free.
ALL PRESENTATIONS ARE AT NOON (PT) ON ZOOM.
RSVP to the presentations below. Click on the date for presentation details and to register. Zoom links will be included in your confirmation email.
ALL PRESENTATIONS ARE AT NOON (PT) ON ZOOM.
RSVP to the presentations below. Click on the date for presentation details and to register. Zoom links will be included in your confirmation email.
Do you have questions or a suggestion for a speaker or topic?
Contact Lisa Keene, Marketing Manager
(415) 456-8727 ext 501
lisa.keene@staracademy.org
Speaker Archive
List of 9 items.
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Disability Acceptance - November 2024
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Understanding Your Child's Disabilities - October 2024
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Conservatorships & Supported Decisions - October 2024
October 2024
Presenter: Alexis Lynch, Attorney
Conservatorship is an important step for families of a child with special needs transitioning into adulthood. In order to maintain the legal rights to make important decisions such as your child’s residence, medical treatment and education after age 18, you must be appointed conservator by a judge. This workshop will provide an overview of what conservatorship entails and the steps necessary for being appointed a conservator through the local courts.
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Diploma vs Certificate Track Pathway - September 2024
September 27, 2024
Presenter: Sheila Reilly, Head of School
WATCH THE VIDEO
DOWNLOAD THE SLIDES (PDF)
Links mentionedConnections California: Transition to AdulthoodParents Helping ParentsAlternative Diploma Decision-Making ToolThink CollegeUnderstood.orgSupport for families.org – SF-based family advocacyMatrix Parents – Marin-based family advocacy -
ADHD/Autism and Movement - November 2023
Nicole Lewis, one of Star's Speech-Language Pathologists, addressed the crucial link between fitness and motivation for students with learning differences. Presented on November 9,2023.
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Disabilities, Diagnoses, and Labels
November 17, 2020
Presenter: Jennifer Taylor, JD
Raising resilient children who know how to advocate for themselves and function in a world that was not created for their unique way of seeing it can create anxiety for us and for them. Parents have a responsibility to provide a safe space to discuss diagnoses and labels in an authentic way.This workshop will provide a framework, specific talking points and methods to best have these conversations.
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Family Dynamics
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Presenter: Jennifer Taylor, JD
Jennifer returned to Star to speak to parents about balancing their lives when they have at least one child with Learning Differences. She stresses self-care, nurturing relationships with ALL of the children, and gives tips on stress relief.
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Planning for Life After High School
Friday, Oct 11, 2019
Presenter: Sheila Reilly, Star Academy Head of School
It's never too early to begin planning for what comes after high school for our students with learning differences. Sheila will present all the options including Star innovative high school program as well as all other options. Decisions made now can affect the opportunities presented later.
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The Perils of Puberty
Friday, October 9, 2020
Presenter: Erica Monasterio, MN, FNP
Erica joined us for the fourth time to help guide parents of students with learning differences guide their children through the perils of puberty.
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See Erica's slide deck as a PDF
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