Dr. Douglas DeMassa will discuss the effects of exercise on the brain and how physical activity can help students improve attention, endurance, short-term memory skills, impulse control, time-on-task, visual tracking, balance, coordination, and self-confidence. DeMassa is a Doctor of Chiropractic with a Bachelor’s in Science in Sports Biology, a Master’s of Science in Human Nutrition, over […]
New experiences and relationships are essential for helping our tweens, teens and young adults develop appropriately and reach their full potential. As parents, we may be concerned that our kids are changing too quickly – or that their panoply of experiences will be harmful, especially when they involve alcohol and drugs. In this presentation and […]
SPED*NET Wilton is glad to welcome Jane Thierfeld Brown, EdD, in Part II of our webinar series, Post High School and College Planning: Helping Our Students with Disabilities Prepare for Their Future and Find the Right Path. Transitioning from high school to college or employment can be difficult for any student, but especially for students […]
This event has been postponed due to likely storms. It has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 3. Come watch a family favorite, Finding Nemo. SPED*NET Wilton is presenting the family-friendly, heart-warming, and very entertaining film, Finding Nemo on Friday, May 28, in partnership with Remarkable Theater. Remarkable Theater, a non-profit organization in Westport, employs people with […]
We’re all struggling to figure out our re-entry into society after the traumas of quarantine and distance learning. For students returning to schools and campuses, reports confirm that 40-60% have mental health issues. How can we slow the dive into normalcy and let our kids with special needs know it’s okay to wade in slowly? […]
The 2020-2021 school year was unlike any in modern memory and has left many asking the question: Are kids prepared for the year ahead? While the pandemic has created much that is unprecedented, unfinished learning is not new. Wilton’s educators are well-prepared to re-engage students in the concepts they’ll need to master in order to […]
Difficult conversations can be unpleasant, confrontational and provoking. A common fear is that an already challenging situation may get worse because of unresolved issues, conflict or loss of trust among interested parties. When it comes to PPT or 504 meetings with parents and school personnel, the stakes are often high: decisions made during these meetings […]
In this webinar, Wilton Public Schools staff will educate parents about RULER, a program of evidence-based tools and social-emotional learning practices from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Teachers across the district have been trained in these practices and RULER tools are already being used with students in grades K-5 to help students recognize and […]
SPED*NET Wilton says that parents are of no use to their kids if they are overwhelmed. It’s crucial that parents keep in touch with their own physical, mental and emotional pulse so they can provide the nurturing structure and guidance their children need. on Thursday, Oct. 14, 9:30- 10:30 am, School psychologist David P. Sylvestro, […]
Uncertainty is but one of the many challenges that naturally accompany the college process. Yet the pressure associated with attempts to reduce and/or eliminate uncertainty often account for an inordinate amount of the stress. Add an ongoing pandemic, with its own high levels of uncertainty, and you’ve got a stressful challenge on steroids! But stress […]
