Join a Center Focus Group

The Center is working on its 2024-2025 programming plan for parents and professionals. Would you be willing to spare a few minutes to be part of a focus group? Please email Lynn Carpenter at lcarpenter@churchillshcoolnyc.org if you would like to participate. Thank you!

Next Session: 5/1/24 • 12:00PM - 1:00PM• MICROSOFT TEAMS

Mindfulness Based Parent Training for Parents and Children with ADHD

Dates: April 17th, 2024 - May 22nd, 2024 (Every Wednesday)

Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Location: Microsoft Teams

We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary opportunity exclusively for Churchill Families! Following the exceptional response to Dr. Mark Bertin's enlightening talk on ADHD in January, we've listened to your requests and are proud to present a highly anticipated six-week series with Dr. Bertin beginning on April 17th. 

Sessions take place weekly on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, and are conveniently conducted online during lunch hour, so you can seamlessly integrate this enriching experience into your day without too much disruption to your schedule.

Far more than a disorder of attention, ADHD is a heritable developmental disorder that affects executive function, a set of cognitive abilities for managing our lives. Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be difficult — increasing stress and reactivity, straining relationships, and hindering the ability to address issues both creatively and consistently as they arise. Dr. Bertin's expertise shines a light on this unique combination of challenges, offering practical guidance and support.

Mindfulness is a term that is often misunderstood and is a powerful tool that provides a foundation that supports all of ADHD care. It benefits children, adults, and families living with ADHD by reducing stress, improving flexibility in problem-solving and changing habits, facilitating communication and healthy relationships, and more. It isn’t a practice of calmness or perfection but one that builds resilience, patience, and awareness. A growing body of research even links mindfulness to direct improvement in attention, emotion, and executive function. 

This series is not just another training — it's an experience designed to equip you with invaluable insights and strategies for navigating the complexities of ADHD while integrating optional mindfulness techniques.

This exclusive series is open to Churchill families, fostering a supportive environment for collective growth and learning. We strongly encourage live attendance at each online session to maximize the benefits of this impactful experience. Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity. 

We look forward to seeing you there, Churchill families! 

About Dr. Bertin

In case you missed it, Dr. Bertin is a developmental pediatrician and author of How Children Thrive, Mindful Parenting for ADHD, and The Family ADHD Solution. Dr. Bertin specializes in integrating mindfulness into the rest of evidence-based pediatric care. He is also a contributing author of the book Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens. He is on the faculty at New York Medical College and the Windward Teacher Training Institute and on the advisory boards for the non-profits Common Sense Media and Reach Out and Read. His blog is available through Mindful.org and Psychology Today. For more information, please visit his website at www.developmentaldoctor.com.

5/9/2024 • 9:00AM • ZOOM

Navigating the Committee on Special Education

Date: May 9th, 2024

Time: 9:00AM

Location: ZOOM

Navigating New York City’s Committee on Special Education (CSE) can feel like walking through a maze. Join Hannah Hirshfeld, Churchill’s CSE Liaison, as she shares insight on how to establish a relationship with your school’s CSE division. How and when to refer a family to the CSE for possible special education services. The process the family and school goes through to determine if the student is eligible for special education services. The differences between an IEP and an IESP. Understanding each section on an IEP/IESP. What to do if your student does not qualify for special education services.

8/14/2024 • 8:30AM - 4:30PM • Churchill School & Center

Summer Literacy Symposium: Science of Reading

Date: August 14th, 2024

Time: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Location: The Churchill School and Center | 301 East 29th St. | New York, NY 10016

Unlock the secrets of literacy in the classroom with us at the Churchill Summer Literacy Symposium on August 14th, 2024! From 8:30am to 4:30pm, we're delving into the Science of Reading with enthusiasm and expertise. Join us for an enlightening day featuring Dr. Linnea Ehri as our Keynote speaker, alongside a lineup of passionate speakers and thought leaders within the literacy space. Let's ignite that spark for learning together! Secure your spot now by registering at the link below. See you there!

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