Course Description
This course is designed for instructors and staff in higher education to increase awareness of accommodations that may be allotted to provided to students with learning differences.
This workshop explores the various issues and conditions that may necessitate academic accommodation. Methods and strategies to meet those accommodations, remote learning modifications, and cultural competence are discussed.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify learning differences that may necessitate student accommodations in a higher education environment.
- Strategies to provide culturally relevant accommodations in virtual and in-person environments.
Samuel Maddox, PhD
Dr. Maddox earned his Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Morehouse College and went on to earn his Doctorate in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of South Carolina. Through internship at the Marcus Autism Center, post-doctoral training at Emory University School of Medicine and private practice at Floortime™ Atlanta and currently A Healing Paradigm, Dr. Maddox has extensive experience working with families of children with a variety of medical, developmental, behavioral, emotional and academic challenges.
Ifetayo Ojelade, PhD
Dr. Ifetayo Ojelade is a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) with an interest in assisting people to heal in order to take their careers and personal lives to the next level. As an expert in trauma recovery, Dr. Ojelade works with healthcare, legal, and safety professionals to manage secondary trauma in the workplace. She also has a particular interest in women leaders of color in high stress roles.
www.IfetayoOjelade.com
Calvin Smith Jr., EdS.
Calvin R. Smith Jr. completed his undergraduate studies at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, with a minor in Mathematical Sciences. After teaching secondary mathematics in Miami, Calvin went on to pursue both a Master’s and Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology from Florida State University. Calvin uses his skills as a certified School Psychologist and former teacher to improve family-school collaboration, assessment, and therapeutic interventions with teens and college age students. Calvin is completing a doctorate in educational psychology at Georgia State University.
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Continuing Education Approvals & CEUs
Homestudy CE's are approved nationally via the American Psychological association and the National Board of Certified Counselors.
CE Credits | 1 Core | Psychologists
CE Hours | 1 Core | Counselors
Social Work, School Psychology & Marriage & Family Therapy
The live virtual version of this workshop was originally approved by ASWB & NASP nationally in states that accept CEs granted by these accrediting bodies. This homestudy course is consistent with related hours. Please check with your state licensure board for rules.
CE Hours | 1 | School Psychologists
Clock Hours | 1 | Social Work
Contact Hours | 1 | LMFT’s
Additional Offered Courses
We offer a variety of educational courses for Continuing Education that prioritize African-centered Psychology, Wellness, and Spirituality.