Railroad to Reading: Back on Board for School Success!
Lecture for Parents of Children in Grades K-8
Saturday, September 14
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Advocate Children's Hospital
Olson AuditoriumLearn home practices from a panel of experts, which will help you send your children off to school each day as ready as possible, benefiting from both academic and social school experiences.
Celebrate National Library Card Sign up month with Advocate Children’s Hospital and seven local libraries at our collaborative event Railroad to Reading…on track for school success!
The events take place at Advocate Children’s Hospital, 1675 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068
About the Experts:
Speaker, Marjorie Getz, PhD, Program Manager, Educational Consultation and Evaluation Services, Developmental Pediatrics, Advocate Children's Hospital
Panel of Experts will include Psychologist, School RN, School Psychologist, Librarian, Therapist, Parent, Full panel to be determined.
FAQs
1. What are my parking options at the event?
Main Visitor Parking Garage at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Free
1775 Dempster Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Center for Advanced Care Parking Garage - Free
1700 Luther Lane
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Follow the Railroad Crossing signs to your destination!
2. How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Kathy Smart MS RN
kathryn.smart@advocatehealth.com
847-723-9484
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
3. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No. Just check in at the registration table when you arrive.
Do you have a baby, toddler, or preschool-aged child? Join us for our morning session, too:
All Aboard for School Readiness!
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Learn about the skills children ages 0-5 need to be ready for Kindergarten. Plus, meet librarians & ask pediatric experts about child development. Enjoy giveaways, snacks, & a concert by Miss Carole!
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