Weinfeld Education Group, LLC Presents…

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Diamonds in the Rough
Smart Kids Who Learn Differently

National Conference for Educators, Mental Health Providers, Parents and Students and all who appreciate the unique strengths and needs of bright kids who learn differently

Schedule of Speakers and Presentations


Diamonds in the Rough Conference -- Speakers Biographies

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The Conference was held March 11- 13, 2010
University of Maryland
Shady Grove
9630 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

The Diamonds conference was a huge success; Click here to purchase the audio of the presentations now.

Conference highlights included:

  • Best practices for identification
  • Research based strategies and cutting edge interventions
  • Lifetime Achievement Award for Dr. Susan Baum
  • Jenifer Fox, author "Your Child's Strengths"
  • Carol Kranowitz, author "The Out of Sync Child"
  • Rick LaVoie, author of "The Motivation Breakthrough: Six Secrets to Turning on the Tuned Out Child"
  • Jonathan Mooney, author of "Learning Outside the Lines" and "The Short Bus: A Journey Beyond Normal"
  • Debbie Phelps, mother of olympian Michael Phelps, and author of "A Mother for All Seasons: A Memoir"
  • John Robison, author of "Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's"
  • Larry Silver, author of "The Misunderstood Child"
  • Other featured speakers include: Dr. Bill Stixrud, Dr. Dan Shapiro, Dr. Mary Alvord, Dr. Vince Culotta, Dr. Laurie Deitzel, Dr. Joyce Cooper-Kahn, Dr. Rick Olenchak, Dr. Stan Fagen, Dr. Bonnie Zucker
  • Programs for students
  • And MUCH more…


Questions? Call:
Rich Weinfeld at 301 -681-6233
Janet Price at: 301-467-2740

We are pleased to be working with Alvord, Baker & Associates, LLC to provide CE credits for psychologists and social workers who attend designated workshops during this conference. Alvord, Baker & Associates, LLC is authorized by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners as a sponsor of continuing Education..

Register online for our Diamonds in the Rough conference
Or Register by phone at 1-888-881-1001, ext. 104

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Co-sponsored by

Association for the Education of Gifted Underachieving Students Jewish Social services agency of Greater Washington The Auburn School and Sienna School for children with learning differences Silver Spring Maryland
SENG advocacy - supporting emotional needs of the gifted Commonwealth Academy small classes special education and learning needs Lab School Washington Baltimore special education and learning needs
KIngsbury School for special needs Washington Parent Magazine
Media Sponsor		 The HSC Health Care System
The Family Scholarship Fund Sponsor

Special thanks to all the wonderful people who have helped with the planning of the conference!

Conference Costs-

March 11th Intensive Half Day and Full Day Workshops:
featuring Jonathan Mooney, Carol Kranowitz, Bill Stixrud, and many others

$75 half day
$150 full day

Friday March 12:

All: $150

Saturday March 13:

Professionals: $125 Parents: $95 Students under 21: $45

For designated workshops: CE credit fee for psychologists and social workers $25 for up to 3 hours/day, and $40/per day for full day.

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