Northeast Association of Learning Specialists- NEALS upcoming events

Member Meeting: Massachusetts Brooks School (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

NEALS’ Member Meeting

Brooks School

Wednesday 11/4/26

11:00a-2:00p

Brooks School, 1162 Great Pond Rd, North Andover, MA

NEALS is excited to collaborate with the Brooks School for our first in-person member meeting of the year! Please join fellow learning specialists for a day of professional learning, collaboration, and connection focused on supporting students with diverse learning needs. The day will begin with lunch and a brief tour of our academic support space, followed by remarks from Dr. David Stein, of New England Neurodevelopment. Dr. Stein will speak about neuropsychological testing, including how to understand evaluation results and translate recommendations into meaningful support for students.

We’ll then have a discussion about the intersection of anxiety and learning, exploring practical approaches to anxiety management and thoughtful classroom accommodations. Together, we’ll consider how we can help to implement effective, sustainable supports while helping students develop greater independence

We’ll close the day with an optional visit to the Lehman Art Gallery, currently featuring an exhibit of works by Andy Warhol.

This conference will offer a balance of practical strategies, clinical insight, and collegial conversation, with plenty of opportunities to share ideas and learn from one another.

Dr. David Stein, Psy.D. is a developmental neuropsychologist with extensive experience in the assessment of children, adolescents, and adults. He has held clinical and academic appointments at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Stein is the Founder and Director of New England Neurodevelopment and President of the Massachusetts Neuropsychological Society (MNS). Dr. David Stein Bio

NEALS Board Meeting (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Anyone interested in learning more about serving on the Board is encouraged to contact Chris Ouellette, NEALS President.

Member Meeting: Connecticut Westminster School (5 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

NEALS’ Member Meeting

Westminster School

Focus: Wandering Minds and Unread Texts

Thursday 11/5/26

5:00-6:00 p.m

Westminster School, 975 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070-1839

NEALS is excited to partner with Westminster School for an in-person member gathering centered on a challenge many of us are navigating in our school communities: focus. With increasingly full schedules, competing priorities, and a world filled with distractions, what is getting in the way of our students' ability to focus, and how can we better support them?

Join fellow learning specialists for an opportunity to step outside our individual school communities, build meaningful connections, and engage in thoughtful conversations about the many factors influencing attention and engagement. Together, we will explore how to distinguish learning needs that may require targeted support from challenges shaped by habits, wellness, and environmental demands. We will also turn the lens toward ourselves, considering how the expectations of independent school life impact our own ability to focus and how our schools' robust programs may unintentionally create competing demands for students.

Come ready to share experiences, ask questions, and learn alongside colleagues as we explore these challenges with curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to supporting the students and communities we serve. We look forward to welcoming you!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Chris Ouellette (chrisouellette@nealsonline.org)

Member Meeting: New Hampshire (6 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

NEALS’ Member Meeting

The Common Man Restaurant

What Challenges Are Arising This Year (and how are we responding)?

Date

11/6/26

Time

4:00-6:00p

Location

The Common Man Restaurant 1 Gulf St, Concord, NH 03301

Please join us as we come together to collaborate and support each other in meeting our students needs and advocating for their success.

Suz and Jen

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jen McMahon (jmcmahon@newhampton.org) or Suz Cole Ross, (suzcoleross@gmail.com).

NEALS Board Meeting (9 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Anyone interested in learning more about serving on the Board is encouraged to contact Chris Ouellette, NEALS President.

Member Meeting: New York Ethical Culture Fieldston School (13 Jan 2027)

Wed, 13 Jan 2027 19:00:00 GMT

NEALS’ Member Meeting

Ethical Culture Fieldston School

Different Schools, Shared Challenges: Exploring Learning Support Across Our Communities

Date

Wednesday 1/13/27

Time

2:00-3:30 p.m

Location

Ethical Culture Fieldston School, 3901 Fieldston Rd, Bronx, NY 10471

NEALS is excited to partner with Ethical Culture Fieldston School for an in-person gathering of learning specialists from across the NYC Tri-State region! While each of our schools brings its own mission, community, and approach to supporting students, many of us navigate similar questions, challenges, and opportunities in our work. What might we learn by stepping outside our individual school communities and exploring how our colleagues approach learning support?

Join fellow learning specialists for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and thoughtful conversation as we share what learning support looks like across our schools. Together, we will explore the different structures, practices, and policies that guide our work, from learning plans and accommodations to academic support models, student engagement, and the challenges that arise throughout the academic year. Through these conversations, we hope to identify shared experiences, discover new approaches, and consider how the work happening in other school communities might inform our own practice.

Come ready to share experiences, ask questions, and learn alongside colleagues as we celebrate the collective knowledge and expertise within our region. Whether you are a longtime NEALS member or connecting with us for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you!

Light refreshments will be provided.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Chris Ouellette (chrisouellette@nealsonline.org)

NEALS Board Meeting (13 Jan 2027)

Wed, 13 Jan 2027 23:30:00 GMT

Anyone interested in learning more about serving on the Board is encouraged to contact Chris Ouellette, NEALS President.

NEALS Board Meeting (10 Feb 2027)

Wed, 10 Feb 2027 23:30:00 GMT

Anyone interested in learning more about serving on the Board is encouraged to contact Chris Ouellette, NEALS President.

Member Meeting: The Emotional Learner Revisited (3 Mar 2027)

Thu, 04 Mar 2027 00:00:00 GMT

This will be a followup to our October Meeting on The Emotional Learner. Whether you attended in October or not, join us to talk about how emotions affect learning.

NEALS Board Meeting (10 Mar 2027)

Wed, 10 Mar 2027 23:30:00 GMT

Anyone interested in learning more about serving on the Board is encouraged to contact Chris Ouellette, NEALS President.

NEALs Member Meeting: Boston and MetroWest (2 Apr 2027)

Fri, 02 Apr 2027 04:00:00 GMT

Details will be coming in 2027!

NEALS Board Meeting (14 Apr 2027)

Wed, 14 Apr 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Anyone interested in learning more about serving on the Board is encouraged to contact Chris Ouellette, NEALS President.

Save the Date: NEALS Annual Conference (30 Apr 2027)

Fri, 30 Apr 2027 04:00:00 GMT

Mark your calendars!

Our Annual Conference will be on Friday, April 30th.

More details coming soon!

Registration will open in January.

NEALS Board Meeting (12 May 2027)

Wed, 12 May 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Anyone interested in learning more about serving on the Board is encouraged to contact Chris Ouellette, NEALS President.

NEALS Board Meeting (9 Jun 2027)

Wed, 09 Jun 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Anyone interested in learning more about serving on the Board is encouraged to contact Chris Ouellette, NEALS President.