Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Executive Functions: Understanding Critical Connections between Executive Function and the Academic Environment


Please attend this free seminar sponsored by Batavia CANDO

Thursday, Nov. 5th, 7-8:30 pm at the Batavia Public Library, 10 South Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL

The following information is provided by CANDO:

Executive function is like the CEO of the brain. It’s in charge of making sure things get done from the planning stages of the job to the final deadline. When kids have issues with executive functioning, any task that requires planning, organization, memory, time management and flexible thinking becomes a challenge. The more you know about the challenges, the better you’ll be able to help your child build her executive skills and manage the difficulties. -from Understood.org

Dr. Shannon Erklin, PhD from Northwestern Medicine will discuss what executive functioning is, issues that often appear in kids with learning and attention disorders, how these issues impact learning and everyday living and how to develop executive functions at home and at school.

Please RSVP by November 2, 2015 at the Batavia CANDO website: www.BataviaCANDO.weebly.com
To view the flyer, click on this link: https://www.scribd.com/doc/284192942/Executive-Functions-Flyer?secret_password=dUSlyYIB8hVNq5coC7Wq

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Science Fun at Fermilab

Check out the cool offerings taking place this fall - click on the link below to take a look!

Science Adventures at Fermilab



Wednesday, March 18, 2015

PLEASE ATTEND OUR PERFECTIONISM Q&A

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015
6:30-7:30 p.m. GRACE MCWAYNE SCHOOL, Room 168

This seminar is designed to offer information on the basics of Perfectionism in Children. The presentation will be followed by a   Q & A session conducted by Susan Crickmore, M.A., LPC. 
Ms. Crickmore is a licensed professional counselor who enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. She uses a client-centered, collaborative approach and provides a safe, supportive environment for clients to learn how to manage and resolve their difficulties, heal and grow. 
This seminar is brought to you by Batavia Public School’s Elementary Gifted Coaches in cooperation with specialists from Legacy Clinical Consultants, LLC

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Enrichment Opportunities from Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development


The Summer newsletter for Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development is now available (see the link below.) You will find a variety of course offerings and other opportunities for enrichment. Enjoy! 

Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development Summer Program

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Fermi Lab is at it Again!

Batavia's own Fermi Lab has some really cool events coming up in their "Science Next Door" program - check it out at their website via the link below:

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Sci-Tech Presents World Robotic Olympiad 2014



Here is the link to the Sci-Tech site where you can learn more about this competition:
Sci-Tech Museum Robotics Competition

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Welcome Back!

Welcome back, everyone! There is a hum of excitement in the air that is positively electrifying! We hope to offer our followers great information, timely updates and some interesting links this year to enhance your children's learning experiences. To kick things off, here is a link to the Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development. They are offering some weekend enrichment courses for ages 4 through grade 9 that may interest your child - take a look!