Diagnostic & Educational Resources, Inc. provides custom designed workshops, presentations, lectures, and staff in-service training to parent groups, teachers, schools, agencies, educational organizations, and national and local conferences. DER takes a collaborative approach when designing talks and workshops based on the particular needs of the group. A wide variety of topics are offered ranging from broad, general educational issues to more specifically focused areas.

Topics Offered

Reading

• How to develop an interest in reading
• Pre-reading Activities
• Diagnosing reading problems
• Dyslexia Reading in the content areas
• Reading Literature
• Improving reading skills
• Remedial reading techniques and programs

Written Language

• Dealing with writer's block
• How to reduce frustration when writing
• The various steps of the writing process
• Improving organization of ideas
• Use of graphic organizers/software programs
• Different types of writing: essay, expository, non-fiction, reports

Homework

• How much is the right amount
• How much help should be given at home
• Techniques for developing independence
• Reducing frustration
• Efficient ways of communicating with the school
• Forgetting books and materials
• Incomplete homework.

Diagnostic and Achievement Testing

• When is testing appropriate
• Should I have my child tested
• Different types of tests
• Reasons for testing
• Interpreting tests

Learning Disabilities

• Diagnosis
• Testing
• Causes
• Different types
• Remediation school programs
• Advocacy

Attention Deficit Disorder

• Diagnosis
• Causes
• Characteristics
• Executive functioning
• Academic issues
• Social skills
• Treatment plans
• Behavior
• Medication issues

Other Topics

• School placement issues
• Parent advocacy
• Study and organizational skills
• Special education
• Cognitive Profiles
• Academic progress/grades
• One-on-one specialized remedial tutoring