Having served as an administrator of residential programs for children with special needs for more than 35 years, Mr. Lavoie is probably best known for his award-winning videos, "How Difficult Can This Be?: The F.A.T. City Workshop" and "Last One Picked, First One Picked On: The Social Implications of Learning Disabilities." He currently serves as a consultant to the National Center for Learning Disabilities and as a respected educator, Mr. Lavoie has been given the honor of delivering Keynote Addresses for the three major special needs advocacy organizations in the United States " Learning Disabilities Association, Council for Exceptional Children and Children with Attention Deficit Disorder.
"At Lexis Preparatory School, we believe that the traditional approach of expecting all students to fit into one standard school model is outdated and that certain students require a customized approach,€ said Dana Stempil Herzberg, Head of School. "Rick is one of the leading experts on education for children who learn differently, so we are thrilled that he was available to speak to the parents and educators in our community. We look forward to his valuable insight and hope that community members with questions regarding issues pertaining to special needs education will join us for this insightful program."
There will be two presentations that evening by Mr. Lavoie. He will present, "The Motivation Breakthrough" on March 5 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Ideal for educational professionals, parents are also welcome to attend this presentation. From 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. he will be presenting, "On the Waterbed: the Impact of LD on the family." Designed for parents, this presentation is also excellent for health care and educational professionals. For more information, please call 866-702-1953 or register online at www.lexisprep.com.