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February LCIRT News

As warm as our campus looks above in the evening snow, we take heart with our fellow northerners that each week now brings more daylight. Spreading further light this month is Dr. Sheila Ross, one of our professional certificate graduates transforming engineering education at her university by implementing neurodiversity-friendly changes. We also share a few event announcements: a presentation on hybrid learning and dual enrollment on February 25 and a series of four "Navigating the Workplace" talks by corporate and education leaders in April. For readings on grading practices, social/emotional learning, and thinking scaffolds, we offer our suggestions in LCIRT Recommends.
Featured Article
Radical Inclusion and Engineering Education
 
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An interview with Dr. Sheila Ross
Associate Professor and Program Director, Electrical Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering
While unconventional thinking drives innovation in engineering, the path through an engineering education can discourage students who learn and think in an unconventional way. Dr. Sheila Ross of the Milwaukee School of Engineering, a graduate of the Landmark College professional certificate program in Executive Function and LD, was recently interviewed in PRISM, a publication of the American Society for Engineering Education, about the changes she has implemented in her university’s engineering programs to support and leverage the talents of students with learning disabilities, ADHD and autism.

Dr. Ross describes some of the challenges faced by neurodiverse engineering students—from teamwork to lecture notes to submitting work—and the often simple changes that can make the curriculum more accessible to all learners.
Events
High School and Transition to College

Landmark College presents

Blended is the Online Goldilocks

Learn about Success Options for Students who Learn Differently


February 25, 2021
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Pacific
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Eastern


Free!  RSVP Here

Online educational models are affecting neurodiverse students differently from others. As the move to online continues, there is greater understanding of the need for a hybrid approach for students with learning differences (LD). This presentation will explore current trends in online/hybrid learning, what is best for students with LD, and options for high school students transitioning to college.  

NAVIGATING THE WORKPLACE:
Big Companies Hire and Support Neurodiverse Employees in the Pandemic and Beyond

SAVE THE DATES! Every Tuesday in April
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern Time


Join industry leaders from Dell Technologies, SAP, and more to hear how they're building a neurodiversity-friendly workplace and increasing productivity, employee morale and retention, and manager effectiveness.
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Essential for:
Career Services and Transition Professionals
Disability Services Officers
Employee Resource Group Coordinators
Department and HR Managers
Diversity and Inclusion Leaders
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$35 per webinar / $100 for the series of 4
April 6, 13, 20 and 27. More details coming soon.
Check for Updates and Register Here
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