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Summer Conversation #3 – Janet Street, F/OGA chats with Wendy Raynor about College Admissions Testing

August 7 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Free

Kick back, relax, and enjoy the third chat in IDA-GA’s Summer Conversation Series. Learn about college admission testing in 2024, what’s ahead for 2025, testing accommodations, and more!

Watch the recording HERE.

Our Guest Wendy Raynor
With over 14 years of specialized experience in standardized test tutoring, Wendy is a seasoned educator dedicated to empowering neurodiverse teens to achieve their academic goals. Understanding their challenges comes naturally to her, as she shares their neurodiversity, having grappled with learning differences and anxiety throughout her life.

Prior to founding WRH College Prep, Wendy served as the Regional Director of Applerouth Tutoring and C2 Education, honing expertise in test preparation and educational leadership.

A passionate advocate for inclusive education, Wendy authored “Accommodations Simplified: A Guide to Understanding SAT® and ACT® Accommodations,” a comprehensive resource for navigating standardized test accommodations.

Wendy holds a BA from the University of the Pacific and an MBA from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. She is also a member of NACAC, SACAC, and is the Accommodations Liaison for the National Test Prep Association. Originally hailing from California, Wendy now calls Atlanta home, where she continues to make a difference in students’ lives through personalized and effective tutoring solutions.

Our Host Janet Street, M.Ed., serves on the board of the Georgia Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. Janet has worked with dyslexic learners for 23 years. She held many positions at The Schenck School & ReadSource, including Lead Teacher, Director of Student Services, Director of Outplacement, and Director of Teacher Training.  She is a Fellow with the Orton-Gillingham Academy and has taught hundreds of teachers how to use the Orton-Gillingham Approach to help students learn to read and spell.  Janet is currently the Founder and CEO of Smart Street which offers Orton-Gillingham training and educational consulting services.  She is the proud daughter, sister, and mother of talented and successful family members with dyslexia.

Details

Date:
August 7
Time:
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Cost:
Free

Organizer

IDA Georgia

Venue

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