Arrowsmith staff are available to speak on a variety of topics related to neuroscience, education and learning disabilities. Please contact us if you would like to discuss arranging for a speaker at one of your organization’s events.
The following is a list of some topics that we have recently spoken on:
Connecting Neuroscience and Education
Neuroplastic Effects of a Cognitive Program for Children with Learning Disabilities
Understanding Dyslexia - A Cognitive Approach
Understanding Auditory Processing - A Cognitive Approach
UPCOMING EVENTS - CANADA
Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 9:30 am
Learning Disabilities Association of Halton (LDAH)
"Understanding Dyslexia - A Cognitive Approach"
LDAH
560 Guelph Line, Suite 9
Burlington, Ontario
Presenter: Jennifer Richmond, Program Coordinator, Arrowsmith Program
Friday, April 13, 2012
KMT Consulting & Associates
"Transforming the Future of Learning"
Presenter: Tara Anchel, Assistant Director, Arrowsmith School
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2012 Annual Scientific Meeting
Hyatt Regency
370 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario www.capmr.ca
Presenter: Tara Anchel, Assistant Director, Arrowsmith School
Wednesday August 22, 2012 (workshop times TBA)
Hillfield Strathallan College
"Brain Learning and Applications Institute"
Hillfield Strathallan College
299 Fennell Avenue West
Hamilton, Ontario
Presenter: Adriene Pratt, Program Coordinator, Arrowsmith Program
UPCOMING EVENTS – UNITED STATES
Thursday, December 15, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
American Christian School
126 South Hillside Avenue
Succasunna, New Jersey
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Yeshiva Tiferes Torah
75 East End Avenue
Lakewood, NJ
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 8:00 p.m.
Yeshiva Degel HaTorah
111 Maple Avenue
Spring Valley, NY
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Eitz Chaim School
475 Patricia Ave
Toronto, Ontario
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan
Travelodge Hotel
106 Circle Drive West, Saskatoon
Cost: No admission fee but donations are always welcome and appreciated.
Contact: Heather Hogg (306) 652-4114 ext 4 reception@ldas.org
Information & Communications Liaison
Learning Disabilitites Association of Saskatchewan
Presenter: Howard Eaton, Ed.M, on the Arrowsmith Program
Author of "Brain School"
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy
2400 Hwy 42 N.
McDonough, GA
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Camperdown Academy
501 Howell Road
Greenville, SC
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Monday, May 2, 2011
Shannon Forest Christian School
829 Garlington Road
Greenville, SC
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Monday, April 11, 2011
Malvern Preparatory School
418 South Warren Ave
Malvern, PA
Contact: Father Flynn
484 595 1100
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Immanuel Christian School
849 Rossland Road West
Oshawa, Ontario
L1J 8R5
Jasper Hoogendam, COO
Presenter: Katie Hayes, Arrowsmith Program Coordinator, Arrowsmith Program
Friday, March 25, 2011
New Jersey Principals' Information Session
Jewish Educational Center
330 Elmora Avenue
Elizabeth, N.J
The information session will begin with a presentation discussing the theory and methodology of the Arrowsmith Program followed by a visit to the Arrowsmith classroom at the Jewish Educational Center that will provide visitors with an opportunity to observe students working on the Arrowsmith Program exercises.
In addition, there will be an opportunity to ask Rabbi Eliyahu Teitz, Associate Dean of the Jewish Educational Center (JEC), and the JEC staff questions about the implementation and benefits of the program.
Presenters:
Rabbi Eliyahu Teitz, Associate Dean, Jewish Educational Center
Rose Kandl, Arrowsmith Teacher, Jewish Educational Center
Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Jewish Educational Center
330 Elmora Ave.
Elizabeth, NJ
908-355-4850
Contact:
Rabbi Eliyahu D. Teitz, Associate Dean
Telephone: (908) 355-4850
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Educators' Information Session
Double Tree Guest Suites
400 Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA
RSVP: Ashley Pettus 617-838-1427
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 9:00 a.m.
New York Principals' Information Session
The information session will begin with a presentation discussing the theory and methodology of the Arrowsmith Program followed by a visit to the Arrowsmith classroom at Bais Yaakov that will provide visitors with an opportunity to observe students working on the Arrowsmith Program exercises.
Bais Yaakov of Boro Park
1371 46th Street
Brooklyn, New York
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Legacy Academy
11940 Alpharetta Highway #144
in Alpharetta Business Center
Alpharetta, GA
678 624-2234
Contact: Harriet Eskew 770.378.3535
Email: heskew@comcast.net
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Bridgeway Christian Academy
4755 Kimball Bridge Road
Alpharetta, GA 30005
770 751-1972
Contact: Kim Avery
Email: kimbrinkman@me.com
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Greater Atlanta Christian School
1575 Indian Trail Road
Norcross, GA
770-243-2000
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Jewish Educational Center
330 Elmora Ave.
Elizabeth, NJ
908-355-4850
Contact: Rabbi Eliyahu D. Teitz, Associate Dean
Telephone: (908) 355-4850
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Greater Atlanta Christian School
1575 Indian Trail Road
Norcross, GA
770-243-2000
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Monday, November 29 – Wednesday, December 1, 2010
14th Annual Texas Charter Schools Conference
Grand Hyatt, San Antonio, Texas
The theme for this fall's conference is "Communities United" in preparation for the 82nd Legislative Session in 2011.
TCSA is taking the state charter conference to a higher level. We are bringing in national leaders and capitalizing on those in our back yard in order to provide the most relevant training to help your school achieve profound governance, academic success, and operational compliance. www.texascharterconference.org
Presenters:
Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Diane Harris, Superintendent and Chief Education Officer, Universal Academy, Irving, Texas
October 21, 22 and 23, 2010
Learning Disabilities Worldwide 19th Annual World Congress
Presenter: Katie Hayes, Program Coordinator, Arrowsmith Program
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Daemen College
Department of Special Education
Brooklyn, NY Campus
Presenter: Annette Goodman: Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Bais Yaakov of Boro Park
1371 46 St.
Brooklyn, NY
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Monday, May 24, 2010
Eitz Chaim School
475 Patricia Ave
Toronto
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Humber College ITAL
Child Care Centres
Joanne Tuck, Training Coordinator
Humber College ITAL, Toronto Children's Services
416 675-6622 ext. 5482 joanne.tuck@humber.ca
Presenter: Tara Anchel, Assistant Director, Arrowsmith School
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Association of Christian Schools International Eastern Canada Principals' Meeting
Brampton Christian School
12480 Hurontario Street
Caledon, ON L7C 2B6
Telephone: 905 843-3771
Website: www.acsiec.org
Presenter: Tara Anchel, Assistant Director, Arrowsmith School
Wednesday, May 5 – Sunday, May 9, 2010
Torah Umesorah 54th Annual National Leadership Convention
Split Rock Resort
Poconos Mountains
Harmony, PA
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Florida Principals' Information Session
Toras Emes Academy
1051 North Miami Beach Blvd.
North Miami Beach
Presenters:
Rabbi Kalman Baumann, Principal, Toras Emes Academy
Rabbi Elchonon Goldenberg, Teacher, Toras Emes Academy
Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Friday, April 30, 2010
New Jersey Principals' Information Session
Jewish Educational Center
330 Elmora Avenue
Elizabeth, N.J
The information session will begin with a presentation discussing the theory and methodology of the Arrowsmith Program followed by a visit to the Arrowsmith classroom at the jewish Educational Center that will provide visitors with an opportunity to observe students working on the Arrowsmith Program exercises.
In addition, there will be an opportunity to ask Rabbi Eliyahu Teitz, Associate Dean of the Jewish Educational Center (JEC), and the JEC staff questions about the implementation and benefits of the program.
Presenters:
Rabbi Eliyahu Teitz, Associate Dean, Jewish Educational Center
Rose Kandl, Arrowsmith Teacher, Jewish Educational Center
Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Friday, April 23, 2010
Ontario Christian School Teachers Association Professional Development Day
Toronto District Christian High School
377 Woodbridge Ave.
Woodbridge, ON
Telephone: 905-648-1200
Website: www.ocsta.org
Presenter: Tara Anchel, Assistant Director, Arrowsmith School
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Rockville Centre Public School District
SEPTA Meeting
Rockville Centre, NY
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Sunday March 7, 2010
New York City Principals' Breakfast
Lev Bais Yaakov
3574 Nostrand Ave.
Brooklyn, NY
Program of Speakers:
Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Rabbi Eliyahu Teitz, Associate Dean, Jewish Educational Center, Elizabeth, NJ
Rabbi Ari Mintz, Principal, Yeshiva Gedola Bais Yisroel, Brooklyn, NY
Brocha Neuman, Arrowsmith Teacher, Yeshiva Tiferes Yisroel, Brooklyn, NY
Rabbi Yissachar Weiner, Principal, Yeshiva Tiferes Yisroel, Brooklyn, NY
Bracha Orya Sharp, Arrowsmith Graduate
Rachel Zimmerman, Arrowsmith Program, Bais Yaakov of Boro Park, Brooklyn, NY
Thursday November 12, 2009
Learning Disabilities Association of North Peel and Mississauga
8th Annual Learning Disabilities ADHD Resource Fair
Mississauga Convention Centre
75 Derry Road West
Mississauga, Ontario
Arrowsmith presentation on: Neuroplastic Effects of a Cognitive Program for Children with Learning Disabilities
Thursday to Saturday, November 12 to 14, 2009
The Ontario Principal's Council 2009 Odyssey Conference
Sheraton Centre Hotel
123 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
The theme for the conference will be Building Capacity for Sustainable Leadership. Workshop topics will include: Promoting leadership in others, dynamics of building capacity, work/life balance, engaging community support, coaching/ mentoring and succession planning.
Arrowsmith Program will be an exhibitor at this conference. We invite participants and convention visitors to stop by our booth, which is on the first aisle on the left as you enter the main exhibition hall.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Learning Disabilities Association of Regina, Saskatchewan
Royal Regina Golf Club
5401 11th Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3A1
Please call to register for the session: 306-352-5327
Arrowsmith Presentation on: Neuroplastic Effects of a Cognitive Program for Children with Learning Disabilities
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Learning Disabilities Association of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
1106 Central Avenue
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Please call to register for the session: 306-922-1071
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
Friday, October 30, 2009
Annual Convention of the Ontario Christian School Teachers Association
OCSTA is an organization serving about 850 Christian educators. The convention is attended by educators who work in the Ontario Association of Christian Schools as well as colleagues from New York state and elsewhere. The convention begins with an inspirational address and ends with an educational one; in between, participants can attend up to four workshops, browse exhibitors' display, share curriculum ideas or teaching strategies, and socialize.
Redeemer University College
777 Garner Road East
Ancaster, Ontario L9K 1J4
Telephone: (877) 486-3233
Email: office@octsa.org
Website: www.octa.org
Presenter: Tara Anchel, Assistant Director, Arrowsmith School
2009 Syfr Summer Retreat Topic: A Whole New Brain
This conference was sponsored by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA), Austin, Texas from July 19 to July 22, 2009. The sessions were designed for superintendents, chief academic officers and district teams of educators. The conference explored facets of research in neuroscience and its ramifications for today's classrooms.
Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer of Arrowsmith Program, made three presentations on the neuroscience behind the Arrowsmith Program and its practical benefits in the field of education. For more information about the other speakers on the program, who include Sharon Begley, author of "Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain" and Dr. Bruce Wexler, Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine and the author of "Brain and Culture; Neurobiology, Ideology and Social Change" please click here.
Syfr (www.syfrcorp.com) is a company dedicated to initiating and nourishing a culture of change in American education that embraces innovation and creativity while expecting all students to excel, independent of their demographics.
Video: SYFR Interviews: Christine Drew and Annette Goodman
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
February, 2009
Toronto District School Board
Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute
Presenter: Melissa Brown, Arrowsmith Program Coordinator
February, 2009
Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton
November, 2008
Ontario Association for Students at Risk
Hamilton, Ontario
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
June, 2008
Miramichi School Board
New Brunswick
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
May, 2008
Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Presenter: Annette Goodman, Chief Education Officer, Arrowsmith Program
