Welcome to the Regional Center for Learning Disabilities

March 21 Event Rescheduled

The Florham Campus Info Session and presentation on Metacognitive Strategies originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 21 at 6:30 PM has been rescheduled for May 9 at 6:30 PM, room to be determined.

Upcoming Information Sessions for Parents and Students

Throughout the year, the Regional Center for Learning Disabilities hosts one-hour sessions offering helpful information about its programs and application process.

Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ

Regional Center, Robison Hall, Fifth Floor
RSVP: Barbara Byrnes 201-692-2716 or bbyrnes@fdu.edu

• Information Session, Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 PM
• Information Session, Wednesday, May 2 at 10 AM

Florham Campus, Madison, NJ

Sarah Sullivan Lounge, Hennessy Hall (The Mansion)
RSVP: Mary Hebert 973-443-8981 or hebert@fdu.edu

• Information Session, Thursday, April 19 at 10 AM
• Information Session, Thursday, May 3 at 10 AM
• Metacognitive Strategies, Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30 PM

Downloads

• Regional Center Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Monthy Information Sessions and Special Sessions (PDF)

Regional Center Application: Fillable Format

• Instructions for the Regional Center Application Form (PDF)
• Part One: Application Form (PDF)
• Part Two: Teacher Assessment Forms (PDF)

Overview

• Comprehensive professional support at no cost to students with a language-based learning disability enrolled at both our Metropolitan and Florham campuses during their undergraduate career.
• Structured plan of intensive academic support and counseling services tailored to the unique learning needs of each student.
• Staffed by a Director, Learning Specialists with expertise in learning disabilities/content areas, and a Professional Counselor.
• Typical freshman receives up to four support sessions a week per semester, sophomores three supports a semester, juniors and seniors one or two supports per semester.
• A three-credit Metacognitive Strategies/Assistive Technology course taught by Regional Center staff and a half-hour counseling session each week.
• A typical Regional Center  student has an outstanding record of success and is an active participant in all areas of college life.

Spring Newsletter-2017

Contact Information

Metropolitan Campus (Teaneck)
Barbara A. Byrnes, MA, Director
bbyrnes@fdu.edu
201-692-2716

Florham Campus (Madison)
Mary Hebert, Director
hebert@fdu.edu
973-443-8981