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The Importance of Oral Language

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT

My four-year-old son got in trouble the other day at his preschool. His teacher met me at the door when I picked him up, which is never a good sign. She told me that he used an inappropriate word, and my mind began racing as to what it could have possibly been. Apparently the teacher had repeatedly asked my son to pick up some toys, and he was not ready to do it. The last time she asked, he finally told her, “You are really annoying me.” When my son told me his side of the story, he concluded, “She didn’t like it when I said that.”

Although my son needs to work on the social use of language and when it is appropriate to use certain words and with whom, I will admit that I am pleased that annoy is now part of his vocabulary. Young children’s listening and speaking vocabulary is often far ahead of what they would recognize in print; and as parents, we can take advantage of this fact to develop critical reading comprehension skills. Vocabulary, or more specifically, oral language, is the foundation of listening and reading comprehension. Research suggests that early vocabulary development is an important predictor of success in reading comprehension, and children with a large store of oral language enter school at a higher readiness level because of the strong relationship between the number of words a child knows and his or her ability to comprehend text.

As a parent you can help your child’s oral language by engaging him or her in rich, stimulating conversations. Here are a few things that you might try:

Whenever you are talking with your child, give objects a specific name instead of using the words that or this.
Build on his or her vocabulary. For example, while counting the number of muffins you made, talk about another name for 12 that is used in baking. Talk about the difference between a dozen and a baker’s dozen.
Take a minute while unpacking the grocery bag to describe a piece of fruit in detail–give the fruit a name, talk about its physical characteristics and function, compare or contrast the fruit to another piece of fruit.
Play the game I Spy – describe an object and someone has to guess the name of the object.

Even when the demands of the day keep you from doing a specific oral language activity, remember that having a conversation with your child will also do the trick!

Catherine Scott, M.Ed., CALT, editor

Jan 20, 2012 9:00 AM

Teaching and Leading; Neuhaus Prepares Teachers to Do Both (CEO's Desk)

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT

I fell in love with Neuhaus about fifteen years ago when I attended my very first class, a Saturday session of Multisensory Grammar. I had been teaching for several years and held a master’s in special education, but that first class showed me how much I could benefit students and teachers by participating in Neuhaus’ comprehensive programs. I joined the Neuhaus professional development staff and stayed two years until my family and I moved to Idaho, where I served in upper levels of administration in state education. My Neuhaus experience prepared me well for the challenges of my new job. The Idaho State Department of Education gave me the opportunity to learn about federal and state systems, and I was able to watch and study educational leaders initiate change on the national, state, local, and school level. It is with this knowledge and these skills that I return to Neuhaus as President and CEO.

This is a transformative time in education. There is much national debate about school reform; however, researchers acknowledge that real and lasting impact happens at the classroom level, where Neuhaus programs have shown their efficacy for 31 years and continue to evolve according to current research. Our classes are offered both on- and off-site, online, and through a variety of digital media. We have created Reading Teachers Network, allowing professionals to learn and share best practices. Our strong research component demonstrates the efficacy of our programs and adds to the general body of knowledge about reading. One aspect of Neuhaus is a constant: the emphasis on the teaching of reading. In our 31-year history we have provided professional development to more than 55,000 teachers. As one of those teachers, I not only learned a great deal about literacy instruction but also the value of collaboration and collective wisdom. I will continue to foster the relationships we have built with teachers, administrators, donors, Board members, and our talented staff. I assume my role knowing that Neuhaus has a wonderful foundation on which to build. We have the depth of knowledge, the experience, and the commitment to bring evidenced practices to every classroom. Our reach is impressive and it is just beginning. It feels good to be home.

Marybeth Flachbart, Ed.D., President and CEO

Jan 5, 2012 9:00 AM

Neuhaus/HISD Collaboration (UPDATED)

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT

Suzanne Carreker speaking to HISD Participants

On August 11, 2011, the Board of Trustees of Houston Independent School District unanimously approved a professional development contract with Neuhaus Education Center. The contract outlines a plan for Neuhaus to provide literacy teachers and leaders with a solid foundation for delivering comprehensive literacy instruction. From September 2011 through May 2012, the plan will provide professional development to approximately:

Dr. Terry Grier, HISD Superintendent of Schools,
shares a story with participants

335 teacher development specialists, K-12 literacy coaches, and special education program specialists to support teacher implementation of effective literacy instruction in the classroom and to monitor and provide ongoing professional development to meet teacher needs;
350 Tier III K-12 teachers to plan effective instruction for students with dyslexia or other reading disabilities.

The overarching goal of this initiative is the improved literacy achievement of students in general education classrooms, as well as of students with dyslexia or other reading disabilities. Neuhaus has long believed that a knowledgeable and skilled teacher of reading is the best prevention of reading failure. With evidence-based and systematic reading instruction, teachers will find success in their classrooms: Each success means better readers with brighter futures.

Update: "Elementary Teachers Training on Literacy Intervention Techniques" on HISD Connect

Dec 6, 2011 12:00 PM

Marybeth Flachbart Joins Neuhaus as President & CEO

Joycelyn Marek - noemail@neuhaus.org — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Former Idaho Deputy Superintendent for Student Achievement and School Improvement Selected in National Search

After a national search, Neuhaus Education Center has selected Marybeth Flachbart, Ed.D., as its President & CEO. Most recently, Dr. Flachbart served as Deputy Superintendent of Student Achievement and School Improvement at the Idaho State Department of Education. She also taught at Boise State University and directed Idaho’s Reading First Program. Previously, Dr. Flachbart taught in the Houston and Deer Park Independent School Districts, where her classroom experience included ten years of both general and special education. From 1998-2000, she was a staff member of Neuhaus Education Center, where she instructed teachers on the best research-based solutions for reading success.

Neuhaus Board Chairman, Patricia Calnon-Allen said, “We are delighted that Marybeth has returned to lead the Neuhaus team. Neuhaus has long been dedicated to preventing reading failure by providing teachers professional development in research-based methods of literacy instruction. Marybeth will help us move closer to realizing our vision of being the premier source for successful reading instruction.”

“When Marybeth implemented statewide reading academies for kindergarten and first-, second-, and third-grade teachers in Idaho, she utilized Neuhaus methodologies and materials. Subsequently, student achievement rose steadily, surpassing all benchmarks established by the state legislature,” commented Dr. Suzanne Carreker, Neuhaus Vice President of Programs. “With Marybeth leading the way, we know we can increase momentum nationwide, particularly through our online classes and interactive website, Reading Teachers Network.”

“I know firsthand that Neuhaus builds better readers and brighter futures. Its proven, research-based curriculum is stellar. Research has shown that the teacher is the single most important external variable associated with student achievement. I am excited to bring what I have learned about whole-system change to Neuhaus and I am ready to accelerate the pace of the work of our mission in a collaborative manner with staff, board, donors, and educators,” emphasized Dr. Flachbart.

Dr. Flachbart is certified in K-12 Special Education. She is also a Neuhaus-educated Dyslexia Specialist. She holds a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Boise State University, a master’s degree in special education from Fairfield University, and a bachelor’s degree from Marymount Manhattan. [Curriculum Vitae]

About Neuhaus Education Center:

A professional development institute established in 1980, Neuhaus Education Center is dedicated to providing educators research-based methods of literacy instruction to meet a critical need in today’s classrooms. Neuhaus has a national reputation in the fields of dyslexia and general education.

Professional development is available through online classes or interactive video conferencing and at onsite locations or the Neuhaus facility in Bellaire, TX. Ongoing support is available through Neuhaus’ interactive website Reading Teachers Network, which includes videos of classroom instruction, webinars, resource, instructional tools, and Ask an Expert. Neuhaus also offers in-depth preparation for teachers working with individuals with dyslexia and related disorders that leads to state licensure, a Master of Education in Reading and Writing program in collaboration with the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University, and KASTOR (Knowledgeable and Skilled Teachers of Reading), a programs that provides novice teachers of grades 1-3 professional development in the field of reading instruction.

You can help support Neuhaus Education Center. As a nonprofit organization, Neuhaus relies on the generosity of donors to support its critically important program offerings. If you’d like to know how you can partner with the Neuhaus in creating a legacy of literacy — locally, nationally, and internationally — please go to www.neuhaus.org/support-neuhaus, or contact the development office at 713.664.7676 for more information.

2010 Program Statistics

Neuhaus provided 32,031 instructional hours to 2,340 teachers
If each teacher serves 22 children; then, approximately 51,480 students benefited from their teachers’ participation in Neuhaus Teacher Professional Development Program
Last year, 715 schools from 150 school districts were represented

Sep 7, 2011 3:00 PM

Neuhaus August Peregrinations

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Barbara Conway, Ph.D., CALT, and Mary French, M.Ed., CALT, presented Developing Vocabulary for Reading Success to Houston ISD Secondary Teacher Development Specialists at the HISD Professional Development Center on August 1.

Suzanne Carreker, Ph.D., CALT-QI, and Mary Lou Slania, M.Ed., CALT, presented Oral Language and Listening Comprehension: Foundations for Skilled Reading at KIPP School Summit 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 2.

Catherine Scott, M.Ed., CALT, and Mary Lou Slania presented Accurate and Automatic Decoding to elementary school teachers in Alief ISD on August 10.

Katy Farmer, M.S., CALT, and Mary French will present Developing Metacognitive Skills Day 1 to teachers at St. Francis Episcopal School on August 18. (Day 2 will be presented on October 7.)

Mary Lou Slania will present Developing Metacognitive Skills to teachers in Gilbert, Arizona, On August 22 & 23.

Linda Corbett,CALT, and Rai Thompson, M.Ed., CALT Master Instructor, will present Oral Language and Listening Comprehension to elementary school teachers in Humble ISD on August 25.

per·e·gri·na·tion [per-i-gruh-ney-shuh n]

-noun

1. travel from one place to another, especially on foot.
2. a course of travel; journey.

Origin:

1425–75; late Middle English peregrinacioun (< Middle French peregrinacion ) < Latin peregrīnātiōn- (stem of peregrīnātiō ) a traveling abroad. See peregrinate, -ion
peregrination. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged. Retrieved March 16, 2011, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/peregrination

Aug 17, 2011 8:00 AM

Get to Know Neuhaus Staff - Regina Boulware-Gooden, Ph.D.

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Regina Boulware-Gooden, Ph.D., is Neuhaus's Deputy Director of Research and a licensed educational diagnostician. In her role, Dr. Boulware-Gooden oversees research projects that confirm the efficacy of Neuhaus methodologies and add to the accumulated instruction and teacher knowledge in the field of reading.

Past projects have included studies of 1) thirdgraders’ use of metacognitive strategies to improve their vocabulary and reading comprehension, 2) teacher knowledge of English language structures and how this knowledge informs instructional decisions, and 3) the accuracy of students’ spellings of high-frequency irregular words and low-frequency regular words. The research conducted under the leadership of Dr. Boulware-Gooden guides the coursework and publications at Neuhaus and gives Neuhaus a standing in the research community.

Dr. Boulware-Gooden also directs the Master of Education in Reading and Writing Program in collaboration with the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas. All classes for this program are held at Neuhaus. For more information about the Neuhaus/SMU program visit http://www.neuhaus.org/Master-of-Education/.

Jun 9, 2011 8:00 AM

Team Neuhaus at the Marathon

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:00:00 GMT

For the second year, Neuhaus Education Center was chosen as a Run for a reason Charity in the Chevron Houston Marathon in January. Sixty Neuhaus staff and board members and supporters participated in this year's event. In spite of the muggy and rainy conditions, Team Neuhaus did a great job! More than $30,000 was raised for teacher professional development. Congratulations, Team Neuhaus!

Jun 2, 2011 8:00 AM

Annual Benefit Luncheon and Seminar

Fri, 27 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT

On March 2, 2011, Neuhaus Education Center hosted its Annual Benefit Luncheon featuring Robert Brooks, Ph.D. Dr. Brooks captivated the 1,000 luncheon attendees with his knowledge and humor. He spoke of the role and importance of a "charismatic" adult in a child's life.

The Luncheon, co-chaired by Wendy C. Fatjo and Kathryn Smith, raised more than $374,000 for teacher professional development. Elizabeth DeLuca, underwriter chair, and Tana Wood and Kim Martin, auction chairs, secured sponsors and in-kind donations. Melinda Overstreet, decorations chair, did a beautiful job with decorations and worked closely with Kroger who donated all of the center pieces. The honoree this year was the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation, represented by Mary Milby. The Luncheon was held at the Hilton Americas Hotel.

May 27, 2011 12:00 PM

A Word from Lenox

Wed, 25 May 2011 20:00:00 GMT

A Word from the Founding Director

WOW! What a great beginning for our 31st year. SMU honors us with the Luminary Award in January. Our March Luncheon at its new location at the Hilton Americas was a huge success with keynote speaker Robert Brooks, Ph.D. The next day, Dr. Brooks presented to a sellout crowd at Neuhaus.

In April, Dyslexia State Coordinator Virginia Gonzales spoke to parents and teachers at Neuhaus. The SMU Masters in Reading and Writing Program will begin with its third cohort this summer. Meanwhile, Neuhaus staff traveled the country from Michigan to Idaho to Iowa.

New summer classes include SOAR Reading, SOAR Writing, Unexpected Underachievment and Working with English Language Learners: The Transition into English. Thanks to the Garden Club of Houston and the River Oaks Garden Club, the refurbished Educators Courtyard is filled with shade trees for summer. Teachers can enjoy breaks among the native plants.

Recent developments include the Brown Foundation’s grant for KASTOR (Knowledgable and Skilled Teachers of Reading), a new project that focuses on mentoring reading teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience.

In these critical times for our schools, we are grateful to our donors for the teacher scholarships we can provide to reading teachers. Teachers need to be experts to meet the varied needs in their classrooms, often without the help of reading specialists. We offer teachers professional development in literacy instruction, and we treat them as the professionals they are!

Lenox Reed, M.Ed., CALT

May 25, 2011 3:00 PM

Gallery - Reading Circle Spring Tea

Tue, 24 May 2011 19:00:00 GMT

The Spring Reading Circle Tea featured local author Louise Parsley and her book Revelations in the Rearview Mirror. Mrs. Parsley presented an insightful, poignantly funny look at the remarkable journey that is motherhood. The event was chaired by Karen Noel and hosted by Sarah McMurrey in her home.

May 24, 2011 2:00 PM

Remy Johnston Award presented to Jessica Dupiche

Thu, 19 May 2011 18:00:00 GMT

At the 61st Annual Conference of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) in Phoenix, Arizona, Houstonian Jessica Dupiche received the 2010 Remy Johnston Award. Following an introduction by Jim Carter, president of the Houston Branch of IDA, the award was presented by IDA Vice President Eric Tridas, M.D. The award is given to an individual who serves as a role model for others, refuses to be limited by the challenges of having a learning difference, strives for excellence, and enriches the lives of others.

Jessica was identified as having dyslexia in elementary school and worked diligently to compensate for her academic difficulties. She showed persistence and strength of character while acknowledging that asking for help was sometimes embarrassing and that she still dislikes reading aloud. In high school, Jessica became a PAL (Peer Assisted Leader) in her school. Jessica now attends Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, and wants to become a teacher.

Jessica was nominated by Marion Brennan, a dyslexia teacher with Fort Bend Independent School district, who began working with Jessica in sixth grade. Ms. Brennan has attended professional development classes at Neuhaus.

May 19, 2011 1:00 PM

Universal Teacher Zeal for Learning

Thu, 19 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT

At Neuhaus Education Center, we work with teachers who are enthusiastically dedicated to acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to help all their students succeed. Their passion for teaching is palpable and inspiring. In February, I was invited to present at an international reading conference in Mumbai, India. The conference was sponsored by the Maharashtra Dyslexia Association. When I stepped to the podium, a sea of exquisitely colored saris delighted my eyes. Waiting with inviting smiles and rapt attention, the teachers were eager to learn. I was charmed by their wholehearted response, and their commitment to their students was clearly evident.

In recent months, Neuhaus staff members have worked with teachers in Arkansas, Michigan, Kansas, Mississippi, Vermont, Idaho, and Iowa. The scenarios are the same wherever we go; teachers are ready and grateful to gain more information to help all their students become skilled readers, writers, and thinkers. Teachers’ zeal for learning is truly universal.

John Steinbeck once wrote that great teachers are great artists. To all the great teachers – the great artists – we have been privileged to work with here and everywhere, we would like to offer a heartfelt “thank you”! Your work is important and very much appreciated.

Suzanne Carreker, Ph.D.

Deputy Director of Programs

May 19, 2011 12:00 PM

Suzanne at Plain Talk About Reading

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:00:00 GMT

Neuhaus will be at the 2011 Plain Talk About Reading Institute conference in New Orleans next week. Suzanne Carreker is presenting three sessions.

On Thursday morning, May 5, catch Strategies for Successful Spelling:

Spelling is often seen as a rote memorization skill. However, spelling is a cognitive linguistic skill that supports reading. Knowledge of the sounds and letter patterns of the language for spelling helps students become confident spellers and reinforces information for successful decoding. This session for teachers in grades 1 – 8 presents reliable spelling patterns and rules, and also how to use students' spelling errors to assess what they need to know.

Late that afternoon, catch From A to Z: What Teachers of Reading Need to Know:

This session will explore the knowledge and skills that are required to provide reading instruction that meets the needs of all students. Research underpinnings, informal assessment, and instructional strategies for critical areas of successful reading will be presented. The session will also highlight the International Dyslexia Association’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.

On Saturday, May 7, be sure to catch the all-day Super Session, Reading Between and Beyond the Lines: Teaching Inference-Making:

Comprehension is the reason for reading. Difficulties in reading can stem from many sources, such as inadequate oral language and vocabulary, limited world knowledge or poor working memory. The ability to make inferences best differentiates students with good comprehension from students with poor comprehension. In this session, the causes of poor comprehension will be discussed. Instructional strategies for improving comprehension, especially how to teach inference-making, will be presented. Participants will create lessons targeted at specific comprehension deficits.

Also, visit Cathie Fisher at our booth in the exhibitor area before you go!

Apr 25, 2011 2:00 PM

Visitors from Japan at Neuhaus

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:00:00 GMT

Dr. Kato is pictured with Neuhaus Interim Executive Director Lenox Reed and Deputy Director of Programs Suzanne Carreker.

Junko Kato, M.D., a pediatric neurologist from Kawasaki, Japan, who specializes in learning disabilities, led a study group of educators, speech-language pathologists, and psychologists to Boston and Houston. The purpose of the weeklong study was to gather information about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adults with dyslexia. In Houston, the group visited Neuhaus Education Center and The Briarwood School. In Boston, the group visited Mass General Hospital, Tufts University, the Carroll School, the Bowman School and the Shady Side School.

Members of the study tour with Mary North (far left), Suzanne and Lenox.

Mar 31, 2011 1:00 PM

Peggy Ley...In Memoriam

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:00:00 GMT

An integral part of Neuhaus since 1984, Margaret “Peggy” Ley had two passions: instilling teachers with the skills needed to teach all students to read and the Neuhaus adult literacy program. After graduating from the Neuhaus Dyslexia Specialist Preparation Program, Peggy taught adult literacy classes at Neuhaus from 1990 to 1999. Today, thanks to her generosity, The Margaret H. Ley Adult Literacy Program provides funding for students who enroll in Neuhaus’ adult literacy classes.

Peggy served on the Neuhaus board for more than 20 years as president, treasurer, and secretary; and her financial acumen and vision helped guide Neuhaus Education Center’s remarkable growth. Her enthusiasm for the Neuhaus mission was so contagious that over the years she brought many neighbors and friends “on board,” including Ed Cappel, Blanche Bast, Suzanne Harter, and Letty Knapp.

In 2009, the Neuhaus board of trustees honored Peggy’s years of dedicated work and extraordinary service by making her a lifetime trustee. In Peggy Le y, Neuhaus has lost a true and valued friend who had great compassion for the student who could not read. She will be sorely missed.

View more photos of Peggy on our Flickr stream

Read Peggy's obituary from the Houston Chronicle and visit the Guest Book there.

Mar 18, 2011 1:00 PM

Neuhaus Spring Peregrinations

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Linda Corbett, CALT, presented Getting It Together - Foundational Skills and Reading Success at the 55th Annual Conference of the Michigan Reading Association this past weekend. Linda’s talk focused on explicit and playful ways to develop the important skills of phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and oral language. Though held near the end of the conference, the room was filled with enthusiastic participants. Several claimed it was the best session they attended in the four-day conference.

Suzanne Carreker, Ph.D., CALT-QI, will deliver a day-long workshop, Words, words, words: What do they mean?, The Stern Center for Language and Learning, Williston, VT, on March 25.

Suzanne Carreker and Mary Lou Slania are presenting Comprehension: Reading Between, Among & Beyond the Lines at The Next Generation of Learners: Catching Their Dreams Conference, sponsored by the Idaho State Department of Education in Boise, ID, on April 6 and 7.

Suzanne Carreker deliver the keynote address, Raising Standards for Teachers of Reading, at The Iowa Branch of The International Dyslexia Association Annual Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA, on April 9.

Barbara Conway, M.Ed., CALT, will present A to Z: What Pre-service Teachers Need to Know About Reading at The Houston Branch of The International Dyslexia Association, Golden Triangle Third Annual Dyslexia Forum, Beaumont, TX, on April 29.

per·e·gri·na·tion [per-i-gruh-ney-shuh n]

-noun

1. travel from one place to another, especially on foot.
2. a course of travel; journey.

Origin:

1425–75; late Middle English peregrinacioun (< Middle French peregrinacion ) < Latin peregrīnātiōn- (stem of peregrīnātiō ) a traveling abroad. See peregrinate, -ion
peregrination. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged. Retrieved March 16, 2011, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/peregrination

Mar 16, 2011 8:00 AM

Congratulations, Barb!

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Barbara Conway, our Manager of RTN Content and University Partnerships, for successfully defending her doctoral dissertation at Texas A&M yesterday. Her dissertation is titled Analysis of spelling errors on the TWS-4: Do errors indicate levels of linguistic knowledge?.

Barbara's dissertation committee after her defense: Erin McTigue, Ph.D.; R. M. Joshi, Ph.D.; Barbara Conway, Ph.D. to be; Robert Hall, Ph.D.; Deborah Simmons, Ph.D.

Mar 11, 2011 10:00 AM

Neuhaus Honored by Simmons Luminary Award

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:00:00 GMT

On January 27, Neuhaus staff and board members traveled to Southern Methodist University to be present when Neuhaus was honored by the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development as one of the recipients of the 2010 Simmons Luminary Award.

Israel Cordero[, SMU]'97, principal of Dallas Independent School District’s W.W. Samuell High School; the Neuhaus Education Center in Houston; and Teach for America were honored for a commitment to improving lives through education.

"Our three recipients exemplify the meaning of luminary. Because of their talents, risk-taking and perseverance, they shine a light on making meaningful change in education," says David Chard, Leon Simmons Endowed Dean of the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at SMU. [source]

From the SMU site:

"The Simmons Luminary Award honors individuals or organizations who have shown an extraordinary commitment to improving people's lives through education. Their example demonstrates that to be relevant and effective, education requires innovation at all levels – through teaching, public policy, research and leadership. The Luminary Award is inspired by the power of learning to illuminate and improve society. Knowledge is vital to the social and economic well-being and empowerment of individuals and communities everywhere."

2010 Simmons Luminary Award page on SMU.edu

Article on SMU.edu: Simmons Luminary Awards honor education innovators

Mar 4, 2011 9:00 AM

Dyslexia Awareness Day in Austin

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:00:00 GMT

Arriving in Austin on Wednesday afternoon, Cathy Lorino, Katy Farmer, Mary Yarus, and Marie Burns met up with other statewide learning center delegates for a reception and fun evening at the Austin Club and then onto Roaring Forks for dinner. At the reception Linda Gladden introduced dignitaries that helped to get House Bill 461 passed and who were presenting ALTA with proclamations in both the Senate and House of Representatives. Courtney Hoffman, lobbyist for ALTA, reviewed the information for Thursday.

Joining the delegates on Thursday were Carter Crain and Mary North for a day of legislative activities. We met with our lobbyist and set up a game plan for visiting with the legislators from our area. After the reading of the Senate proclamation and pictures, we were off to the House of Representatives for another proclamation. The rest of the day was spent visiting with the educational aides for Representatives Allen, Bohac, Coleman, Dutton, Eiland, Eissler, Huberty, Woolley, and Senators Gallegos and Patrick .

The Neuhaus Team in the Capitol: Katy's behind the camera capturing Marie Burns, Mary Yarus, Mary North, Carter Crain, and Cathy Lorino under the dome.

Feb 21, 2011 3:00 PM

Education and “Charismatic” Adults: To Touch a Student’s Heart and Mind (Lenox M. Reed Seminar)

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:00:00 GMT

Please join us on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Neuhaus Education Center for Education and "Charismatic" Adults: To Touch a Student's Heart and Mind.

Robert Brooks, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School and McLean University, is one of today’s leading speakers and authors on the themes of resilience, self-esteem, motivation, and education.

Find out more!

Jan 24, 2011 3:00 PM