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Webinar: The Groves Approach to Dyslexia, Language Learning Differences, and ADHD

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October 30, 2024
by Ellen Engstrom and Andrew Tolan

Groves Community Events & Education Series

Presented by Lori-Anne Brogdon, VP of Learning/Head of School, Ellen Engstrom, Director of Curriculum with Groves Learning Organization, and Groves Academy Upper School Teacher Andy Tolan

Groves Academy’s program is intentionally designed to specifically address language-based learning differences and ADHD in a small and inclusive environment. Our mission is to create transformational experiences for students by addressing their identified learning needs and building their confidence as learners.

Recorded 10/28/2024

 

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Ellen Engstrom | Director of Teaching & Learning
Ellen received her B.A. from Wellesley College. She received an M.A. in Education from the University of Rochester and her M.A. in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Ellen has been a teacher in public and independent schools as well as in college. She was a Lead Education Specialist in the Landmark College Institute for Research and Training before serving as Director of Education and Director of Curriculum at Groves Academy.
Andrew Tolan | Upper School Teacher
Andrew completed his BA in psychology at Carleton College where he also studied Spanish and completed research on the effects of representation in fiction on reading comprehension. In his Master's program at the University of Minnesota, he studied special education (Academic and Behavioral Strategist and Emotional and Behavioral Disorders) and completed a literature review regarding classroom and individual supports to increase intrinsic motivation in the special education classroom. He has taught at Groves since 2014, and though he has enjoyed teaching in all 3 divisions has found a home teaching English Language Arts, Executive Functioning, and Spanish in the Upper School.
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