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College Share: The Best Colleges for the LD Student

Wednesday, September 25 | 7:00 PM CST

Do you want to better support students with unique learning needs as they transition from high school to college? Listen to Briarwood Middle and Upper School Counselor, Toni La’Zurs, M.Ed., LPC, as she speaks at CollegeShare, an event hosted by Neuhaus Education Center. Toni will guide you through the top college programs designed specifically for students who learn differently.

About the Speaker

Toni La’Zurs brings over a decade of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and school counselor specializing in working with students who learn differently. Her passion lies in helping young people transition into successful, fulfilling futures.

What You’ll Learn

The top learning support programs available at various colleges.
Key differences between high school and college learning support.
How to transition from high school to higher education for students with special learning needs.

Learn About The Briarwood and Tuttle Schools: An Invitation for Evaluators, Diagnosticians, and Psychologists

Friday, October 4 | 9 – 11 AM | At The Briarwood School

We’re inviting evaluators, diagnosticians, and psychologists in Houston to an informative session on Friday, October 4th, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM! Learn how our schools can support your work with student referrals.

In Partnership with Holy Spirit Episcopal School: Dr. Devorah Heitner Parent Talk

Wednesday, October 23 | 6 PM | Holy Spirit Episcopal School

Join us as Dr. Devorah Heitner shares advice and tips on helping children navigate today’s world of technology and social media. This event is open to all parents of Holy Spirit Episcopal School, Kinkaid, River Oaks Baptist, St. Francis Episcopal School, and The Briarwood School. With your ticket purchase, you will receive a copy of her book, Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World.

Introducing the first event in our 2024-2025 Parent Education Speaker Series:

Tuesday, August 6: Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP: The 360 Thinking Model

Registration for this event has closed.

Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP has over 25 years of experience in the treatment of executive dysfunction. Sarah is an internationally recognized expert on executive function and presents seminars on the programs and strategies she has developed with her Co-Director Kristen Jacobsen. Their 360 Thinking Executive Function Program received the Innovative Promising Practices Award from the National Organization CHADD. She has presented to over 1800 public and private schools and organizations worldwide. In recognition of their global influence in the field of twice-exceptional learning, Sarah and Kristen Jacobsen were the honored recipients of the Nancy Tarshis Legacy Fellowship Award. Further solidifying their status as eminent figures in their field, Sarah and Kristen were named one of the Top 10 Professional Development Providers for 2023 by Education Technology Insights Magazine.