Spring is here! And with it are some exciting changes at ELG.
We just opened up a new Pudong location and are excited to continue serving families in that area as the only special education service provider with designated space in Pudong.
To register and for more information: [email protected], or call 021 5206 6273
Wishing you a sunny and healthy Spring from all of us here at ELG!
This Wednesday April 22nd, workshops in both Guangzhou and Shanghai
ELG Academy consists of a series of workshops and other events tailored exclusively to educators, school administrators and other professionals working in the international education communities of East Asia.
Shanghai Upcoming Workshop Apr 22nd Wednesday Understanding Cultural Diversity and Its Effects on Behaviour
Guangzhou Upcoming Workshop Apr 22nd Wednesday Second Language Acquisition During Childhood
Time for Speech! Reading With Your Child to Help Develop Their Language Skills
In her column this month, Speech-Language Pathologist Reyhaneh Rajabzadeh talks about how reading with your toddlers can help their language acquisition.
Dinosaurs Everywhere! Prehistoric Theme Month at ILC
Dr. Shari Rosen, one of our Founders and the Program Director of our full-time program, tells us about the benefits of theme-based learning and how Prehistoric Month at The Innovative Learning Center is going.
“If I had learned like this when I was a kid, I would probably have done better in school!”
while he was burying fossils for a “dig”, as part of our Prehistoric Theme Month at The Innovative Learning Center.
Building a Responsive Clinic in a Transient, International Community
Our exiting Clinic Director, Karlijn De Hoon, shares with us her experience of building a multi-disciplinary, educational and mental health Clinic in Shanghai.
Educational-Psychological Assessments: When (and Why) Should Children Be Assessed
During this time of year, we get a lot of requests to support struggling students. We asked our Educational Psychologist Anne Muurlink to share with us her insights on why teachers might recommend an educational-psychological assessment and how it can be beneficial for parents and children alike.
We are now recruiting for the following positions to be filled immediately or starting August 2015.
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Speech-Language Pathologists
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Psychologists and Mental Health Professionals
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Special Education Professionals
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Outreach Coordinator
For a full list of available positions at ELG, click here.
Staff Stories: First Impressions of ELG
Wondering what it’s like to work at ELG? Our staff shared some insights from when they first started!
Looking for Interns and Volunteers!
“Being with the children at ILC inspired me to want to work with special needs children. This was something that I had never previously considered. I learned how important it is to celebrate the smallest achievements for the children, as they often represent a significant change.” Read Josie’s full account of her internship experience at ELG.
Lifeline Shanghai is looking for volunteers!Lifeline is a confidential, anonymous helpline that provides year-round psychological support and information in English. |
Community Center Shanghai Presents Forum for Expat Service ProvidersThursday, April 23, 2015, 10 am to 3 pm
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ELG Founders Dr. Shari Rosen and Andrew Hill will be speaking at CCS’s event which will address the changing needs of the international community and how international service providers can adjust. Panels and sessions will include discussions on education, mental health and relocation needs with senior business leaders and professionals in our community. Lunch and mingling included! For more information and to register: www.surveymonkey.com/s/FESP