Young Scholars Academy has opened its Fall courses for twice-exceptional and neurodivergent students to help them thrive, socialize, and expand their learning within a strength-driven curriculum. 

YSA fall courses include Dungeons and Dragons and Improvisation for social skills, College prep courses such as AP, Young and Thriving for middle school students high school students, and Adulting and Thriving for high school seniors getting ready for college, College Companions to support college freshman, and interest-based classes such a Climate Change Combatants. 

If your child is craving socialization, knowledge, and confidence this fall, check out their offerings here. 

From ADDitude: "Is 16 Too Old for a 504 Plan? My high school junior was just diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and now I’m wondering if it’s too late for a 504 Plan to help with his executive dysfunction and motivation problems related to ADHD. Can it make a difference with homework at this late stage?" Read more here.

From ADDitude: "27 Classroom Accommodations That Target Common ADHD Challenges. The best IEP is the one with accommodations designed for your child’s very specific symptoms. Here are some of our favorite solutions for addressing common ADHD challenges at school." Read more here.

Young Filmmakers Contest submissions, from students in grade 3 up through age 25, are due by 11:59 p.m., June 25, 2023. There are no submission fees. All winning films will premiere on September 17, 2023, and some will be selected for the One Earth Film Festival in March 2024. Questions? Please contact Lisa Files at lisa@oneearthfilmfest.org.

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Excerpt from the Acton Children's Business Fair web site: 

The Acton Children's Business Fair of Chicago offers a unique opportunity for children to turn their creativity into reality.  Whether a child wants to monetize a hobby, test a business idea, or a young veteran entrepreneur who already has an existing business, this one-day marketplace is where they showcase their innovative ideas.

We will host up to 25 booths at the 2nd annual event at the Mary Bartelme Park in the West Loop of Chicago on Sunday, July 24, 2022 from 2 PM–5 PM. 

For a child to become a vendor is as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Register to reserve a booth. Fee: $20
2. Choose something to make 
3. Sell handmade products at the fair

Free Admission to the general public. Invite family and friends for a fun day, support the child vendors, and get ready to be inspired by our young entrepreneurs who launch their very own startup businesses!

This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, RISE: An Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, Next Great Adventure, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers.  We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.

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From Bright & Quirky: What Truly Works for Challenging Behaviors, with Mona Delahooke

The lushly illustrated pages of Daniel Finds a Poem by Micha Archer come to life on large displays along a half-mile path that encourages children and their families to explore their surroundings and their inspirations. As you follow the story, you’ll discover that nature and poetry are all around if you take the time to look and listen. 

Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook. All ages. Free. No registration. Through June 30, 2022. Click here for complete details.