Presentation: Brain Research and the First Decade of Life

Brain Research and the First Decade of Life Monday, February 25 at 6:30 PM Robert C. Parker School 4254 Route 43 North Greenbush, NY 12198 JoAnn Deak, Ph.D., has spent more than thirty years as an educator and psychologist, helping children develop into confident and competent adults. She has also focused on working with adults, parents and teachers in their roles as guides or 'neurosculptors' of children.Dr. Deak will explore "readiness" from a neurological perspective. What are the areas of the brain that have critical time periods for use during the first ten years of life - and what does this mean to parents, caregivers and educators about structuring the experiences of children during this magic decade? For more information and to reserve child care: info@parkerschool.org 518 286-3449 Free and Open to the Public