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Workshops, Teleconferences, Technical Assistance, Therapy, and Assessment Services
Workshops and Teleconferences
Conferences are designed for a different audience on a set schedule each month. Those who should attend the conferences include, but are not limited to
special education teachers
occupational therapists
developmental therapists/child development specialists
speech therapists
early childhood teachers ( infants, preschool, and school age grades K-3rd)
primary,middle school, and secondary teachers
principals
superintendents
case managers
social workers
behavior therapists
psychologists
services coordinators
Parents, grandparents and family members
physical therapists
day care directors
resource teachers
children's museum staff/designers
Owners and Founders
Angela Searcy M.S., D.T.holds a B.A. degree in English and secondary education with teacher certification though the state of Illinois and a M.S. degree in early childhood development from Erikson Institute, with a credential in developmental therapy. Angela is an associate at the Neuropsychology Diagnostic Center in Orland Park, Illinois, an approved professional development provider by the Illinois State Board of Education, a “master trainer” for the Illinois State Board of Education’s Access and Equity project, the Educational consultant for Tangle Toys www.tangletoys.com , the vice president of the Illinois Developmental Therapy Association www.illinoisdta.org and a “training appraiser” with the Illinois Trainers Network. Angela is the owner and founder of Simple Solutions Educational Services, and a nationally recognized speaker with extensive experience working with professionals, young children, and their families as an early childhood teacher, child development specialist, staff developer, mental health consultant, parent educator, language arts teacher, college professor and tutor. Her expertise encompasses developing behavior modification programs from a neuropsychological perspective, and creating professional development grounded in neuroscience research related to adult learning.Angela Searcy was recently featured on Chicago Public Radio’sChicago Matters in a feature titled “Pay to Play on April 19th 2006 on the importance of movement on cognition in young children. Listen to the broadcast at www.chicagopublicradio.org and visit the audio library. Angela Searcy was recently featured in the December 2006 issue of the Chicago Parent’s“Short Stuff” section. Read the article titled "Baby Blues" at www.chicagoparent.comAngela Searcy was featured in the Early Childhood Report published by LRP Publications in the September 2006, July 2007 issues in article on Inclusion and will be a featured Speaker at the Learning and the Brain Conference sponsored by Harvard, Yale and Stanford Universities in Feb 2007 in San Francisco. Read more about the conference and Angela's workshop at www.edupr.com. .
Frederica Douglas OTR/L., D.T.holds a B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy from Chicago State University, and is a credentialed occupational and developmental therapist with the state of Illinois. Frederica is currently a partner in “Getting to Know Me and My World”, a cross-disciplinary pediatric therapy practice in Chicago, Illinois. Frederica’s practice includes state evaluations, staff development, supervisor, direct pediatric treatment, and consultation. In addition, she is a “master trainer” for the Illinois State Board of Education’s Access and Equity project. Her expertise encompasses working with health care professionals and families of children with special needs. Frederica has extensive training in child development, sensory and motor function/dysfunction and direct treatment of infants and small children with various genetic disorders, feeding and sensory issues, cerebral palsy, down
Angela and Frederica's Presentation Schedule...
10th Biennial Sharing A Vision Conference: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield, IL October 17-19, 2007 www.sharingavision.org on October 19th
Speaker Angela Searcy "Become a Brain!Using Brain Research to Enrich the Early Childhood Setting 1-3pm October 19th
15th Annual Prairieland Early Childhood Conference October 20, 2007
Keynote Speaker Angela Searcy "Taking the Bite Out of Challenging Behavior "8:30-10am and Breakout 10:15-11:15am October 20th
National Black Child Development Institute's NBCDI’s 37th Annual Conference in Chicago October 21st www.nbcdi.org
Speaker Angela Searcy"What's Cuulture Got To Do With It? Understanding How Culture Impacts Learning" 2pm-3:30pm October 21st
Multi-disciplinary Certificate Program in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Sept 20th, Oct 4th 18th, Nov 1st, 15th and 24th This will include prevention, early intervention, and treatment. The primary focus is on application. CEUs, DPDUs, and college credit (three semster hours) are provided.University of St. Francis500 Wilcox St. Joliet, Illinois 60435
Six Thursdays, all day from 8.30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Speaker Angela Searcy "Dealing with Bullying and Social Aggression" 1-2:30pm November 1st
National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference and Expo Nov 7-10th Chicago, Illinois www.naeyc.org
Speakers Frederica Douglas and Angela Searcy "Perinatal cocaine and alcohol exposure: The impact on development and learning"
ZERO TO THREE’s annual conference National Training Institute (NTI)!November 29-December 2, 2007, Orlando, Florida. www.zerotothree.org
Speaker Angela Searcy presents 2 Poster Presentations December 1, 2007 9:30 am-10:30am "Taking the Bite Out of Challenging Behavior: Effective Functional Assessment and Strategies fpr Young Children" & " Identification and Intervetnion: What Neuroscience Teaches Us About Learning Differences/Disabilities in Early Childhood"
Opening Minds: The Chicago Early Education, Child Care and School-Age Conference, Chicago ILJan 24 -26 008 www.chicagometroaeyc.org
Speakers Angela Searcy and Frederica Douglas--more details soon!
To schedule a teleconference, workshop or keynote address please contact Angela at asearcya@aol.com
