Association of Educational Therapists
11300 W. Olympic Blvd.
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Los Angeles, CA 90064
phone 310-909-1490
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Upcoming Events
AET would like to thank the following Sponsors of the Annual Conference:
Scholastic Inc.
Ortho-McNeil Janssen
Westmark School
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AET is Seeking Presenters!
Apply now to participate in "Have You Ever Tried...? Brought to You Live!"
Share a favorite ET method, strategy, or technique with a 5-minute presentation on October 25 at the Annual Conference in San Diego. Any AET member can participate.
Find more information about how YOU can be a star!
Welcome!
The Association of Educational Therapists is the national professional association for educational therapists. AET defines and sets standards for the professional practice of educational therapy. Educational therapists provide a broad range of individualized educational interventions for children and adults with learning disabilities and other learning challenges.
Register Now for AET's 30th Annual Conference...
Registration is currently open for the 2008 AET Annual Conference - "Changing the Brain:New Research on Brain Plasticity." The conference will be held October 23-26 at the beachside Kona Kai Resort on Shelter Island in San Diego. AET Members and all professionals who work with individuals with learning disabilities are encouraged to attend!
The program will feature Keynote Dr. Susan L. Smalley presenting "Self-Regulation and Learning: Mindfulness Training in the Genomic Era" and Opening Speaker Dr. Charles A. Ahern presenting "The Learning Zone: Understanding Brain-Based Principles of Learning." There will be a number of exciting breakouts as well - See a complete list of conference sessions! The conference will also offer a variety of social events and Exhibit Hall!
Executive Functioning Skills: Assessment, Interpretation, and Intervention...
George McCloskey, PhD will conduct a two-day advanced training seminar October 4-5, 2008 at Curry College in Milton, MA. Dr. McCloskey is well known for his lively and informative presentations on assessment and interpretation of executive functions, the neuropsychology of learning, the use and interpretation of cognitive and academic assessment instruments, and his ability to link complex executive functions to practical strategies appropriate for educational therapy and classroom interventions. His presentation of this workshop in Los Angeles last December was so well received, we are offering it again on the East Coast.
Register Now for This Training!
Register for Fall Courses in Educational Therapy at CSUN...
Register Now for Fall 2008 courses in educational therapy! California State University, Northridge (CSUN) in collaboration with the Association of Educational Therapists is offering a Master’s of Arts (MA) Degree and a Post Master’s Certificate Program in Educational Therapy through the Department of Special Education. The MA program consists of 36 units that include 15 units of specialized coursework in Educational Therapy: Principles of Educational Therapy, Advanced Study of Literacy Problems, Advanced Assessment, Clinical Case Management and Internship. The Post-Master’s Certificate Program of 15-18 units is designed for applicants who have already earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education. Certificate students may need to also complete pre-requisite requirements, depending on background and experience. Please contact Marcy Dann if you have questions about either of these exciting programs.
AET Announces a Registered Mark for its Professional Members
Educational Therapist/Professional (ET/P)® is a protected service mark belonging to the Association of Educational Therapists for use only by Professional members in good standing.
ET/P® informs service consumers, other professionals, and the general public that an educational therapist has met the professional training standards of the Association of Educational Therapists.
Visit our Membership Area to learn more about qualifications for AET Professional Membership.
A New Report on Adolescent Literacy from the NJCLD Symposium...
AET representatives participated in the Transition to Higher Education for Students with Learning Disabilities Symposium at the ASHA headquarters in Rockville, MD. The activity, sponsored by the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, provided the opportunity for representatives from different constituencies to discuss and raise awareness of transition issues. The Symposium coincided with NJCLD's publication of "Adolescent Literacy and Older Students with Learning Disabilities: A Report from the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities." Click Here to Read the Full Report
In The Spotlight
What is an Educational Therapist?
Find out what educational therapists do and what makes them unique.
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Does my child need an Educational Therapist?
A parents' guide to educational therapy.
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How do I become an Educational Therapist?
Join a profession that makes a real difference in people's lives.
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AET will be offering its Educational Therapy Institute (ETI) courses in Chicago in January!
For more resources for students and professionals seeking a career change and the latest ETI press release.
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Featured Items
Media and Book Reviews
Read about books and a DVD that are perfect for holiday gift giving.
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AET and the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities
AET is a contributor to important NJCLD position papers.
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