Community Education

The Ethan D. Schafer Center for Learning Differences strives to serve as a national resource for families and professionals. 

Throughout the year, Lawrence School faculty/staff, along with regional and national experts, share their knowledge at our professional development and community education events.

Upcoming Events:

Understanding Executive Function Skills and Supports
Wednesday, November 11, 2026; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.  (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

Executive functioning skills—like task initiation, organization, working memory, emotional regulation, and time management—are the building blocks of academic success and daily independence. For many students, particularly those with learning differences or ADHD, navigating these expectations can be a daily hurdle.

Join us at the Lawrence Upper School Campus for an insightful presentation featuring clinical psychologist Dr. Tori Cordiano, designed for parents, caregivers, and educators seeking practical, research-backed ways to support student growth.

Learn more and register here.

Our staff is also available to provide workshops and presentations on specific topics, including instructional strategies and use of assistive technology, for school districts and organizations. Please contact us for more information.

The Schafer Center for Learning Differences is proud to offer psychologists continuing education courses approved by the Ohio Psychological Association-MCE.