Professional Development and Speaking Engagements

Caryl at the IECA San Diego Conference 2023

At Frankenberger Associates, we offer a wide variety of professional development opportunities. With over 300 presentations under our belts, we are skilled presenters and are eager to share our knowledge. We collaborate with schools and organizations to ensure that goals are clear and needs are best met.

Evaluation & Professional Development

Caryl Frankenberger educates professionals about all aspects of a neuropsychological or psychoeducational evaluation. Caryl speaks at conferences or meets at schools and offers consultants, admissions staff and teachers half/full day interactive sessions. Other professional development opportunities include topics such as the complex learner, dyslexia, executive functioning, LD/ADHD, nonverbal learning disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder. All are accompanied with strategies and evidenced based interventions.

Robb Genetelli, Landmark School, & Caryl presenting at IECA on evaluation results and how they apply to all aspects of life at school!

Caryl’s Presentations & Workshops:

+ Presentations

AISAP: The Association of Independent School Admission Professionals Conference (2023) Understanding Psychoeducational Evaluations

Woodhall School (2022) Faculty Professional Development - Executive Functioning

Berliner Special Ed Law Offices Webinar (2020) Discovering Learning Solutions for Success - Executive Functioning

College Matters, LLC (2020) How to Read a Psychoeducational Evaluation

Independent Educational Consultants Association Annual Conferences (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2012, 2010, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2000-1998,1996, 1992, 1991) Learning Disabilities and Psychoeducational Evaluation; Educational and Life Application of Test Data; WISC-III, WISC-IV, WISC-V, WAIS IV Workshops; Nonverbal Learning Disabilities; Psychoeducational Evaluation; Executive Functioning

Small Boarding School Association, (2016, 2015, 2013, 2010) Key Note Speaker - WISC-IV; Common Myths about Learning Disabilities; Q & A about Learning Disabilities; WISC-V

St. John’s School (2015) Common Myths about Learning Disabilities

Kents Hill School (2015) Psychoeducational Evaluation for Admissions Office

Eagle Hill School (2014) Evaluation

Cushing Academy (2014) How to Read an Evaluation for Admissions Office

Hillside School (2014) Evaluation, Nuts and Bolts

Woodhall School (2014) Executive Functioning

Shoreline Collaborative (2014) A Question about Processing Speed

The Kildonan School (2013) Panel of Dyslexia Experts

Summit Educational Group (2013) Current Thoughts on Executive Functioning

International Dyslexia Association, RI Branch (2006, 2004) That was Then, This is Now - Learning Disabilities over the Past 25 Years

Joint Conference on Specific Learning Disabilities** (2002, 1997, 1991, 1989) Nonverbal Learning Disabilities; How to be a Good Consumer: Independent School and Colleges for the Atypical Learner; Pathways for the Future: A Comprehensive Model of Assessment, College and Career Counseling for the Learning Disabled Young Adult; Understanding, Identifying and Remediating the Child with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities

The Learning Disabilities Network(2002, 2000-1998, 1995,1992-1989) Boarding School and College Programs for the Learning/Language Disabled; Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: Are They Exclusive and What Do They Mean? Psychoeducational Evaluation: Moving Beyond Test Scores; WISC-III

Learning Disabilities Association, (2002) The WISC-II

ISANNE 4th Annual Admissions & Marketing Conference(2001, 1999) WISC-III Workshop

The Learning Disabilities Conference (2000) Strategies for Remediation and Diagnosis Through Case Studies

International Dyslexia Association National Conferences (1999, 1996, 1992, 1989-1987) Language Disabilities and Remediation strategies for the Elementary Classroom Teacher; Assessment and Independent School Placement for the Learning/Language Disabled; Nonverbal Learning Disabilities

Junior Schools Placement Conference (1998) WISC-III Workshop

Connecticut Association for Children with Learning Disabilities (1995, 1991) WISC-III Evaluation; From Early Childhood into Adulthood: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Intervention

Secondary School Admission Test Board Annual Conference, (1994) WISC-III Evaluation

St. Andrew’s School (1992) Keynote speaker for conference on learning disabilities

Suffield Academy (1991) Connecticut Association of Independent Schools - The WISC-R Moving Beyond Test Scores

Forman School, Propel Workshop (1990) Understanding Your Profile is the First Step Towards Coping with Your Learning Disability

Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, (1989) Assessment: More Than Just Test Scores

New England Teachers Conference(1989) The Dilemma of Teaching a Wide Variety of Students

Brown University & Orton Dyslexia Society Joint Conference, (1987) Meeting the Needs of Students with Varying Learning Styles

New England Teachers Conference, (1987) Connecticut Association of Independent Schools The Dilemma of Teaching a Wide Variety of Students

+Workshops

Workshops on topics related to learning disabilities were presented to the following schools:

Dublin School, NH
Landmark School, MA
St. Johnsbury Academy, VT
St. Michael’s Country Day School, RI
Hamilton School at Wheeler, RI
Indian Mt. School, CT
Eaglebrook School, MA
Wheeler School, RI
The Lincoln School, RI
The Gordon School, RI
Island View, UT
Hampshire County School, NH
Carroll School, MA
Swansea Public School, MA
Albert Magnus College, CT
Landmark College, VT
St. Andrew’s School, RI
Cheshire Academy, CT
Friends Academy, MA
Renbrook School, CT
Tutoring Network, MA
Hamilton School at Wheeler, RI
Foote School, CT
Regional Branch of the New England Orton Dyslexia Society, MA
Rumsey Hall School, CT
Oxford Academy, CT
Hamden Hall Country Day School, CT
Fay School, MA
Cushing Academy, MA
Rocky Hill School, RI
MacDuffie School, MA
Brimmer & May School, MA
Tufts University, Summer Program, MA
Dalton School, NY
Collegiate School, NY
Fort Worth Academy, TX
Wooster School, CT
Tabor Academy, MA
Wykeham Rise School, CT
Star Point Academy, TX
Tilton School, NH
Wilbraham & Monson Academy, MA
Pittsfield Public School, MA
East Hampton Public School, MA
Foxboro Public School, MA
Cambridge School of Weston, MA

“Having an Honest Conversation”

Ben Backes specializes in “Having an Honest Conversation” with students about vaping, phone, video and screen addiction, and substance use and abuse.

For faculty, administrators and organizations, he shifts to “How to Have an Honest Conversation” about 21st Century Addiction. His presentations are founded on empirical evidence and this, coupled with his personal story with addiction, makes him a powerful presenter, one that leaves an indelible impression on audiences.

Ben’s Presentations:

21st Century Addiction; Vaping; My Story; An Honest Conversation (for students); How to Have and Honest Conversation (for school staff, faculty and administrators)

(2011-2023)

Dutchess Day School, Millbrook, NY
Westbrook High School, Westbrook, CT - Key note speaker (2x)
Branford High School, Branford, CT (4x)
North Haven High School, North Haven, CT (4x)
Amity High School, Woodbridge, CT (4x)
North Branford High School, North Branford, CT (4x)
Greenwood School, Putney, VT (2x)
West Haven High School, West Haven, CT
University of Connecticut-Avery Point, Groton, CT
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Kildonan School, Amenia, NY - Key note speaker
Norwalk High School, Norwalk, CT - Key note speaker
Whitney Center, Hamden, CT
Branford Mission Trip, Branford CT (3x)
Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT
East Hampton High School, East Hampton, CT - Key note speaker
Old Saybrook High School, Old Saybrook, CT (2x)
Oxford Academy, Old Saybrook, CT
Grove School, Madison, CT

Cognitive training

Ted Backes is an expert in the field of cognitive/brain training. His presentations focus on how cognitive training programs leverage the brain’s unique ability to adapt and change, resulting in improved brain health, cognitive and academic achievement, and overall wellness. Slow processing, poor memory and attention, impulsivity, weak reading fluency, and difficulty processing auditory and/or visual information are all addressed. Ted describes the importance of assessing and understanding individual student needs, selecting the right program, and using our unique coaching model.

Ted’s Presentations:

Small Boarding School Association – Meeting the Residential Needs of Students with Learning Disabilities

Cheshire Academy – Neuroplasticity and the Benefits of Brain Training

Kildonan School – The Nuts and Bolts of Brain Training and Neuroplasticity

Oxford Academy - Parent Presentation – Cogmed Working Memory Training

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