PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Zina McGowan-Thomas , Public Information Officer, 301-475-5511, ext. 193

      COLLEGE OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

LEONARDTOWN , MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ (SMCPS) Partners for Success Resource Center for Families and Schools is offering a workshop for parents and educators entitled College Options for Students with Learning Disabilities.  This workshop will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Board of Education Meeting Room located at 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650 .

SMCPS Transition Specialist, Ms. Dottie Powell, will be discussing strategies to prepare students with learning disabilities for college admission.  She will also speak about the differences between the programs offered at some colleges to support students with learning disabilities.  Registration is required for this free workshop.  For more information or to register, contact Ms. Susan Shannon by phone at 301-863-4069 or by email at partnersforsuccess@yahoo.com.

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