Wednesday, January 26 through Monday, May 11, 9:30-11:30 am
Twice-weekly intermediate and advanced level classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages will begin on Wednesday, January 26th and will continue on Mondays and Wednesdays until April 25th at Wilton Library by Westport Continuing Education. Testing and registration required.
Literary Littles Mondays, January 24 through Monday, March 14 , 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy with stories, short films, songs and crafts. No registration. No session on Monday, February 21.
Good Reads, Great Kids Monday, February 28, 6:15-7 pm
Children in grades 1 and 2 and their parents will have the opportunity to meet and discuss books as a group. For this session children are invited to bring a non-fiction book that they have read recently to talk about in this group setting. In addition to personal selections, we will all discuss the book The Stranger by Chris Van Allsburg. Snacks will be provided and a craft will be made. Grades 1 and 2. Parents and guardians must be present. Registration required. Sponsored by the Sherman Family Fund.
Using Behavioral Techniques at Home and in the Community
Monday, February 28, 7-9 pm
Parents of children with challenging behavior face daunting challenges on many levels, as they try to function as both caregivers and teachers. This presentation focuses on implementing evidence-based strategies specifically designed for parents of children with challenging behaviors, no matter what their diagnoses. Suzanne Letso, M.A., BCBA, and Judith Palazzo, M.S., BCBA, parent-professionals who have dealt with these challenges in their roles as caregivers and teachers, discuss and demonstrate user-friendly techniques to help participants deal with a variety of challenging situations. See Wilton Library website for speaker details. Co-sponsored by SPED*NET Wilton and Wilton Library.
