Presentations

Upcoming Presentations

Ann looks forward to the following presentations in the D.C. Metro Area. All are open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Date Time Site Location
9/13/2011 7:00-8:15pm Grace Lutheran School Falls Church, VA
Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework
9/19/2011 8:30-9:30am Nysmith School Herndon, VA
What Every Parent Needs to Know About High School Admissions Testing
9/22/2011 7:00-8:30pm St. Timothy’s School Chantilly, VA
Starting Off on the Right Foot: 10 Powerful Solutions to Ensure a Stress-Free School Year
9/23/2011 8:45-10:15am Gesher Jewish Day School Fairfax, VA
Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework
9/29/2011 7:00-8:30pm Hayfield Elementary School Alexandria, VA
Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework
10/4/2011 9:00-10:00am Beechtree Elementary School Falls Church, VA
Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework
10/11/2011 7:00-8:30pm Flint Hill Elementary School Vienna, VA
Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework
10/15/2011 9:00-11:00am Flint Hill School (3320 Jermantown Road) Oakton, VA
Journey to Dyslexia — Panel member immediately following movie screening
10/18/2011 7:00-8:30pm Madison High School Vienna, VA
Stressed Out Teens: Managing Homework, AP Classes, SAT Prep, and Everything Else
10/25/2011 8:30-10:00am Churchill Road Elementary School McLean, VA
ADHD and Executive Functions: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions for your Child’s Success
10/26/2011 6:00-7:30pm Hunters Woods Elementary School Reston, VA
Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework
10/27/2011 7:00-8:30pm Woodson High School Fairfax, VA
Fostering Resiliency and Optimism: Nurturing a “Can Do” Attitude
Cathi Cohen, LCSW — Part of the Parent Link Seminar Series
11/1/2011 9:30am West Springfield Elementary School Springfield, VA
Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework
11/1/2011 7:15-8:30pm Har Shalom ECEC Potomac, MD
5 Proven Strategies for Raising An Academically Successful Student
Part of the Parent University Seminar Series
11/12/2011 National CHADD Conference Orlando, FL
Improving the Effectiveness of Homework for ADHD Students
11/15/2011 7:00-8:15pm Cunningham Park Elementary School Vienna, VA
Starting Off on the Right Foot: 10 Powerful Solutions to Ensure a Stress-Free School Year
11/16/2011 7:00-8:15pm St. Charles School Arlington, VA
5 Proven Strategies for Raising an Academically Successful Student
11/17/2011 7:00-8:30pm Chesterbrook Elementary School McLean, VA
Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework
12/2/2011 9:45-11:00am Louise Archer Elementary School Vienna, VA
Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework
12/13/2011 7:30-8:45pm Wolf Trap Elementary Vienna, VA
Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework
12/15/2011 7:00-8:30pm Woodson High School Fairfax, VA
ADHD Boys vs. Girls: Does Gender Matter?
Patricia Quinn, MD — Part of the Parent Link Seminar Series
1/18/2012 3:30-4:30pm Online Live Web Chat
Ask the Expert Chat Series: ADHD and Homework Struggles — What Can Parents Do?
1/19/2012 7:00-8:30pm Williamsburg Middle School Arlington, VA
Stressed Out Teens: Help your teen manage the academic, social, and emotional demands of middle and high school
Ann Dolin, M.Ed. & Cathi Cohen, LCSW — Part of the Parent Link Seminar Series
1/20/2012 10:15-11:30am Colvin Run Elementary Vienna, VA
Organizing for School Success: 10 Proven Solutions for Organizing Materials and Planning Time
1/25/2012 9:00-10:30am Commonwealth Academy Alexandria, VA
5 Proven Strategies for Raising An Academically Successful Student
1/31/12 8:30-9:45am Lake Braddock High School Fairfax County, VA
10 Proven Strategies for students with Attention Difficulties
1/31/12 10:15-11:30am Lake Braddock High School Fairfax County, VA
Teaching Organization, Time Management and Study Skills in the Classroom
2/1/2012 8:00-8:45pm Webinar RSVP with nick@ectutoring.com
3 Crucial Skills that Every High School Student Must Have for College Success
2/7/2012 8:30-10:00am The Langley School McLean, VA
Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework
2/8/2012 10:00-11:15am Oakton Elementary School Oakton, VA
Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework
2/8/2012 8:00-8:45pm Webinar RSVP with nick@ectutoring.com
Planning for College: Deciding Which Classes and Tests to Take and When to Take Them
2/9/2012 9:00-10:15am Great Falls Elementary Great Falls, VA
5 Proven Strategies for Raising an Academically Successful Student: Creating and Maintaining Study Habits that Boost Achievement
2/16/2012 7:00-8:30pm Woodson High School Fairfax, VA
Stressed Out Teens: Help your teen manage the academic, social, and emotional demands of middle and high school
Ann Dolin, M.Ed. & Cathi Cohen, LCSW — Part of the Parent Link Seminar Series
2/21/2012 7:00-8:15pm Madison High School Vienna, VA
Learn This! 5 Strategies for Success by Knowing Your Own Unique Learning Style
2/23/2012 7:15-9:15 CHADD Montgomery County Rockville, MD
Homework Made Simple for Kids with ADHD
2/29/2012 8:00-8:30pm Attention Talk Radio attentiontalkradio.com
Helping Kids with Homework… Even If the Parent Has ADD
3/5/12 TBD TBD Fairfax, VA
3/7/2012 8:00-8:30pm Attention Talk Radio attentiontalkradio.com
Study Strategies: What Works for ADHD and How It’s Different
3/15/2012 7:00-8:30pm Williamsburg Middle School Arlington, VA
Anxiety and Depression: What is Normal?
Peter Robbins, MD — Part of the Parent Link Seminar Series
3/24/2011 8:00-9:00am Lake Braddock High School Burke, VA
FCPS Special Education Conference: Study Skills for Success (Open to Teachers and Students Only)
3/24/2011 10:45-11:45am Lake Braddock High School Burke, VA
FCPS Special Education Conference: 5 Proven Strategies to Boost Academic Success (Open to Teachers and Students Only)
4/16/2012 9:00-10:15am Thoreau Middle School Vienna, VA
6 Simple Ways to Prepare Your Middle Schooler for High School and College

Ann, a recognized education coach, speaks extensively on education-related topics and is available to speak to parents and teachers throughout the Metropolitan D.C. area. Ann is known for her engaging and informative approach while addressing the following topics:

Educational Presentations for Parents

How Do I Get My Kid to Care: 8 Ways to Motivate Your Child

Why Smart Kids Have Trouble in School and How Any Parent Can Help

(Adapted for Elementary, Middle and High School Ages)

Test-Taking Techniques to Ace Any Exam

10 Proven Strategies to Study Smarter

(Adapted for Elementary, Middle and High School Ages)

ADHD and Executive Functions

Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions for your Child’s Success

(Adapted for Elementary, Middle and High School Ages)

Stressed Out Teens

Helping Your Teen Manage the Academic and Emotional Demands of Middle and High School

(Middle and High School)

Homework Made Simple

Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework Based on Ann’s Book, Homework Made Simple

(Adapted for Elementary, Middle and High School Ages)

5 Proven Strategies for Academic Success

Creating and Maintaining Study Habits That Boost Achievement

(Adapted for Elementary and Middle School Ages)

Understanding How Your Child Learns Best — Bring Your Child or Teen!

This is a fun, interactive workshop designed to help parents and kids understand their unique style of learning. They are often very different!

(Adapted for Elementary, Middle and High School Ages)

Could There Be A Problem? How to Decide If Your Child’s Struggles in School Are Normal or Not

Identifying When Your Child Needs Help and How to Go About Finding It

(Adapted for Elementary, Middle and High School Ages)

Starting Off On The Right Foot!

10 Powerful Solutions to Ensure a Stress-Free School Year

(Adapted for Elementary and Middle School Ages)

6 Simple Ways to Prepare Your Middle Schooler for High School and College

What Parents Need to Know NOW

(Middle School)


Workshops for Teachers

(Adapted for Teacher of Students in Elementary, Middle, and High School)

Rethinking Homework

What the Research Says About Assigning Homework and Getting Kids to Turn It In

Dealing with Distractible Kids

What Works When They Can’t Seem to Pay Attention

Teaching Organization, Time Management, and Study Skills in the Classroom

From Dyslexia to Dysgraphia

Understanding Common Learning Disabilities, Symptoms, and Interventions


“Ann Dolin spoke at our school in September. It was an excellent program packed with invaluable advice on how to help our children be more organized and improve their study skills. It was one of the best parent programs ever held at our school and everyone in attendance absolutely loved it. The information she provides can benefit every family.”

~Tracey Zillian, PTA board member

“Hi Ann! With the amazing turn out at our school, you are a huge hit among the parents. They continue to tell me what a great presentation it was. We rarely get so many parents for a Friday morning event. We would LOVE to have you back next year. You are a wonderful resource and a fantastic speaker.

Thank you, thank you.”

~Donna Sinclair, FCPS School Counselor