Thinking Positive Toronto Panel: Janyce Lastman
Channel: College Internship Program (CIP)
Date: 05/06/2013

Janyce Lastman is an education consultant and case manager who founded The Tutor Group™ in 1979 as an outgrowth of her tutoring practice.  Janyce specializes in helping younger, pre-teen and teenage students considered at-risk, high risk or who have varied special needs. Since 1985, she has also advised students, parents and professionals on appropriate school placements and related education matters. Janyce has been involved in various education and parenting organizations. She has spoken nearly 100 times on the topic of "How to Choose a School" and frequently speaks on the topic of "transition" at various key points of development. . She was co-founder and Shows Coordinator for SchoolsExpos '92 to '95, an annual three-day education fair and symposium for families and professionals. She co-founded the Canadian Hyperlexia Association in 1995, and keeps current with a variety of special needs. Her law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School assists her involvement with education law matters and children's/parents' rights and responsibilities.  Janyce leads courses and seminars for parents, public interest groups and educators on a wide variety of topics, and has spoken on How to Choose a Schoolalone almost 100 times, and speaks frequently on the topic of "transition" at various key points of development. She is the author of two books, along with numerous print articles, guides and curriculum packages, etc. 

Thinking Positive About the Future, presented by CIP, includes presentations by several guest speakers who work with the ASD and LD community; offering advice on the key stages of transition to adulthood including: letting go, adjusting to college, finding success in the workplace, and achieving independence. Learn more at www.cipworldwide.org/events