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Global Psychiatry Partnering Deal Trends, Players and Financials Directory/Report 2016-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The "Global Psychiatry Partnering 2016-2023: Deal trends, players and financials" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Psychiatry Partnering 2016-2023: Deal trends, players and financials" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report takes readers through the comprehensive psychiatry disease deal trends, key players and top deal values allowing the understanding of how, why and under what terms companies are currently entering psychiatry deals.
  • Chapter 6 provides a comprehensive directory of all psychiatry partnering deals by specific psychiatry target announced since 2016.
  • In addition, a comprehensive appendix is provided with each report of all psychiatry partnering deals signed and announced since 2016.

Applications for the Youth Employment and Skills Program are now open

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Monday, February 27, 2023

The YESP Program offers support for 50% of wages to a maximum of $14,000 to agriculture employers hiring Canadian youth.

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  • The YESP Program offers support for 50% of wages to a maximum of $14,000 to agriculture employers hiring Canadian youth.
  • youth living with a disability – including physical, mental health related or learning disability
    Applications are now open for a limited time.
  • The Youth Employment and Skills Program helps eliminate barriers to employment by providing meaningful work opportunities for Canadian youth wanting to pursue a career in agriculture.
  • Programs like Youth Employment Skills Program make sure that everyone, regardless of their identity has a fair chance at success in many in-demand sectors, including the ever-growing agriculture sector."

Imagine Learning Announces Major New Special Education Initiative

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Imagine Learning is also launching Imagine AscendTM, a new comprehensive solution for special education students that combines digital courseware with highly qualified virtual instructors.

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  • Imagine Learning is also launching Imagine AscendTM, a new comprehensive solution for special education students that combines digital courseware with highly qualified virtual instructors.
  • Imagine Ascend provides districts with a sustainable solution for staffing shortages and a scalable approach to increasing graduation rates, both critical needs of special education programs.
  • “This is a seminal moment for Imagine Learning as we commit significant time and resources to serve the needs of our most vulnerable students,” said Jonathan Grayer, Chairman and CEO of Imagine Learning.
  • “The acquisition of Winsor Learning, coupled with the launch of Imagine Ascend, establishes Imagine Learning at the forefront of innovative curriculum delivery for more than seven million students with disabilities.

Marker Learning Raises $15M to Make Quality Learning Disability Assessments and Support More Accessible and Affordable

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Both were diagnosed with dyslexia in elementary school and experienced firsthand the costly and time-consuming process of seeking and receiving appropriate support.

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  • Both were diagnosed with dyslexia in elementary school and experienced firsthand the costly and time-consuming process of seeking and receiving appropriate support.
  • “We are transforming access to learning and attention disability care – from early diagnosis to navigating the world as a neurodivergent adult,” explained CEO and Co-Founder, Stefan Bauer.
  • While K-12 students are legally entitled to learning disability assessments in public schools, diagnoses are often delayed or missed entirely due to unprecedented staffing shortages and backlogs.
  • Due to this systemic failure, only 4% of students receive a formal diagnosis or support, despite 20% of the population having a learning disability.

Dysgraphia Life Launches a $250,000 Engagement Award Project to Promote Research

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

VIENNA, Va., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dysgraphia Life is launching a new project that was approved for a $250,000 award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). This project, Building Capacity for Patient Centered Outcomes Research in the Dysgraphia Community, will focus on building awareness, engagement, and research capacity for specific learning disability of written expression or dysgraphia.

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  • VIENNA, Va., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dysgraphia Life is launching a new project that was approved for a $250,000 award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
  • This project, Building Capacity for Patient Centered Outcomes Research in the Dysgraphia Community, will focus on building awareness, engagement, and research capacity for specific learning disability of written expression or dysgraphia.
  • "We are honored to have been selected by PCORI for funding of this important work," said Dr. Jennifer C. King, Founder and President of Dysgraphia Life.
  • People with dysgraphia need more research and clear evidence on what interventions and management strategies can best help them succeed."

Dr. Roseann, World Expert on Children's Learning, Behavior and Mental Health Announces Her Podcast: It's Gonna Be OK!

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Launching on January 23, the series features Dr. Roseann shares actionable parenting resources for children's behavior and mental health.

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  • Launching on January 23, the series features Dr. Roseann shares actionable parenting resources for children's behavior and mental health.
  • Designed for busy and overwhelmed parents, the short but powerful episodes are all about real solutions for real problems that kids and families face.
  • The series addresses a wide range of common concerns, including how to manage inattention, anxiety, and poor executive functioning.
  • With her 30 years of experience helping thousands of families, Dr. Roseann does the research for parents and shares science-backed natural solutions for mental health.

Author Dr. Barbara Priddy Guyer's new book "Learning Should Be Fun!" provides detailed instructions on how to bring the joy of learning back to students and teachers.

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Friday, December 16, 2022

HUNTINGTON, W. Va, Dec.16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Barbara Priddy Guyer, who is from Richmond, Virginia, has completed her new book "Learning Should Be Fun!": a groundbreaking work that shares how Dr. Guyer bypasses roadblocks to learning by harnessing the creative power of the mind of the student, using mindfulness paired with visualization and auditory imagery.

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  • from Page Publishing author Dr. Barbara Priddy Guyer is an engaging work that helps students relate to the past and experience substantial academic improvement.
  • HUNTINGTON, W. Va, Dec.16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Barbara Priddy Guyer, who is from Richmond, Virginia, has completed her new book "Learning Should Be Fun!
  • Author Dr. Barbara Priddy Guyer has taught grades two through twelve.
  • She has also taught students with learning disabilities as well as in a women's prison.

NCLD Calls for Juvenile Justice Reform with a New Report, Unlocking Futures: Youth with Learning Disabilities & the Juvenile Justice System

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

The National Center for Learning Disabilities ( NCLD ) calls on the U.S. Department of Education (USED) to improve the Juvenile Justice system by stopping the criminalization and disadvantaging of students with learning disabilities.

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  • The National Center for Learning Disabilities ( NCLD ) calls on the U.S. Department of Education (USED) to improve the Juvenile Justice system by stopping the criminalization and disadvantaging of students with learning disabilities.
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) calls on the U.S. Department of Education (USED) to improve the Juvenile Justice system by stopping the criminalization and disadvantaging of students with learning disabilities.
  • As part of its new Unlocking Futures report, NCLD highlights that there are nearly 240,000 instances of juvenile detention in the U.S. every year.
  • "This report sheds light on the many ways our juvenile justice system fails youth with disabilities," says Jessica Snydman, policy research associate, at NCLD.

Ann K. Schafer is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

She began her career as a professor with Sacramento City College and, in 1985, became the university's learning disability program coordinator.

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  • She began her career as a professor with Sacramento City College and, in 1985, became the university's learning disability program coordinator.
  • That same year, she joined the Rosebridge Graduate School of Integrative Psychology, which later became part of Argosy University.
  • Dr. Schafer retired from Sacramento City College as a professor emerita in 2005 and maintained her private practice until 2012.
  • Her first book, "Ask Dr. Ann: About Basic Skills and Learning" was published in 1995, and recently received a second, revised edition in 2022.

NCLD NAMES JACQUELINE RODRIGUEZ CEO

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) announced the appointment of Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, Ph.D. as the organization's incoming chief executive officer.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) announced the appointment of Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, Ph.D. as the organization's incoming chief executive officer.
  • "We are excited to welcome Dr. Rodriguez to NCLD," says Margi Booth, co-chair of the board of directors.
  • Celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, NCLD continues to lead the field in innovation, research, programming, and advocacy nationally.
  • "Every individual with learning disabilities deserves to reach their full potential academically and in their employment," says Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez.