Our Team / Joan Hobbs, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

"Every child deserves a champion-

an adult who will never give up on them,

who understands the power of connection,

and insists that they become the best

that they possibly can be."

-Rita Pierson

Hello, my name is Joan Hobbs. I am a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDT-C), also known as a Learning Consultant. I serve as a Learning Consultant for all students in the Woodstown-Pilesgrove School District. Currently, I am a case manager for students in prekindergarten through kindergarten as well as students attending various out-of-district sites.

As a LDT-C, I am a member of the Child Study Team who provides data to contribute to the identification of students who may be eligible for Special Education and Related Services and to assist in the delivery of appropriate and effective educational services and programs. I guide instructional staff in an understanding of the needs of students with disabilities and recommend and demonstrate techniques, strategies, and materials. I also serve as a member of the Intervention and Referral Services Committee for the William Roper School.

I am honored to work in this district and proud to serve the Woodstown-Pilesgrove community. I strive to help every student reach their full potential!

Contact Information:

Joan Hobbs

201 East Millbrooke Ave.

Woodstown, NJ 08098

856-769-0144 ext. 66151

hobbs.j@woodstown.org

Email is typically the best way to reach me.

Useful Resources:

Learning Disabilities Association of America Events and Parent Resources: https://www.ldanj.org/events/

Early Intervention: http://nj.gov/health/fhs/eis/index.shtml

DVRS Career Connections: http://careerconnections.nj.gov/careerconnections/plan/foryou/disable/vocational_rehabilitation_services.shtml#

Riverview Family Success Center: http://www.riverviewfsc.org/

SPAN- Statewide Parent Advocacy Network- check out the workshops and events tab http://www.spanadvocacy.org/

START-Statewide Technical Assistance And Resources Team project for progams and services for families, schools, and districts-http://www.spanadvocacy.org/content/statewide-technical-assistance-and-resources-team-start

START Parent Group Listings and Facebook Group http://www.spanadvocacy.org/content/start-parent-group-listings and https://www.facebook.com/groups/SouthEasternNJSEPLG/permalink/1310135855669761/

Special Child Health Services Unit: https://nj.gov/health/fhs/sch/sccase.shtml

Perform Care: http://www.performcarenj.org/families/family-leaders.aspx

NJ State Special Education Parent Advisory Council: http://www.state.nj.us/education/sseac/

ARC Planning for Adult Life: http://planningforadultlife.org/welcome.html

Center for Independent Living: http://rilnj.org/

Ten Skills to Teach your Child for after High School: http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/life-after-high-school-ten-skills-teach-your-child-autism-223421?utm_source=SPAN+E-News+December+2016&utm_campaign=SPAN+Newsletter+December+2016&utm_medium=email

Study Tips for College Students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/dyslexia-dysgraphia/

Language Development: http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/communicationdevelopment.htm

Apraxia: http://www.apraxia-kids.org/

Understood.org for Students with Learning and Attention Issues with a few app suggestions: https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/assistive-technology/finding-an-assistive-technology/10-new-apps-for-kids-with-learning-and-attention-issues-2014-edition

Google Chrome Extensions for Struggling Students and Special Needs: http://www.controlaltachieve.com/2016/10/special-needs-extensions.html?m=1

Learning Disabilities: http://www.ldonline.org/ and http://www.ncld.org/

Reading: http://fcrr.org/ and http://www.readingrockets.org/

Through Your Child's Eyes Simulation: https://www.understood.org/en/tools/through-your-childs-eyes

Dyslexia: http://dyslexia.yale.edu/Edu_dyslexicsinclassroomvideo.html

Dyscalculia: http://www.dyscalculia.org/

Dysgraphia: http://ldaamerica.org/types-of-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/

Autism: http://www.autismspeaks.org/

Autism Registry- check out the information and resources tab: https://nj.gov/health/fhs/sch/autism_registry.shtml

ADHD: http://www.chadd.org/

ADHD video: ADHD Video

Preschool Children with a Disability: http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/preschoolers/

Questions to Promote Metacognition: http://www.teachthought.com/critical-thinking/questioning/metacognition-50-questions-help-students-think-think/?utm_campaign=trueAnthem&utm_content=56a174c304d30112847c3558&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

504 versus IEP: http://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/special-services/504-plan/the-difference-between-ieps-and-504-plans

Understanding Test Scores: http://www.wrightslaw.com/whitepaper/test.scores.whitepaper.pdf

Explaining Disorders/Syndromes and Other Issues to Kids: http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/down-syndrome.html

Reminder- we all progress at different rates: http://www.our-kids.org/Archives/Holland.html