Skyuka Hall Speakers Series

Speaker’s Series Addresses the Challenges of Learning Differences.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Skyuka Hall is partnering with local organizations and experts to offer a monthly Speakers Series on a variety of topics related to learning differences. Education and behavioral experts such as speech language pathologist Andrea Kirkman and Siskin therapist Dr. Brandon Rogers will speak on topics ranging from testing for learning differences to raising a healthy child.

“The goal of this series is to shed light on all of the different factors that play into a student’s success, be they behavioral, academic or otherwise,” said Tom Jones, Skyuka Hall Chair. “By facilitating this conversation, Skyuka Hall hopes to help students and families throughout the community.”

Speakers Series Schedule:

(Each event will be at 6 p.m. at the Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402.)

• February 11 – Positive Behavior Supports: Communication and Executive Function

o Presented by Andrea Kirkman, MS, CC, SLP & Amy Thompson, M.Ed., BCBA, DIDS Behavior Analyst

• March 11 – Positive Behavior Supports: Social Interactions and Thinking

o Presented by Andrea Kirkman, MS, CC, SLP & Amy Thompson, M.Ed., BCBA, DIDS Behavior Analyst

• April 8 – Positive Behavior Supports: Challenging Behavior

o Presented by Andrea Kirkman, MS, CC, SLP & Amy Thompson, M.Ed., BCBA, DIDS Behavior Analyst

• May 13 – Testing Process for Learning Differences, Diagnosis: Now What?

o Speaker – Dr. Brandon Rodgers, Siskin Centers

• June 10 – How to Raise a Healthy Child

o Speaker – Dr. Jakob Taylor of HealthSource

• August 11 – Promoting Self-esteem/Sibling Relations/Home Help Tips

o Speaker – Ashley Moore, Skyuka Hall teacher/parent

• September 9 – Peak PERFORMANCE

o Presented by Dr. Jakob Taylor or HealthSource

• October 14 – Learning Differences: What are they?

For more information about Skyuka Hall, please visit skyukahall.org or call (423) 877-9711.