MIND Events

2025-2026 MIND Youth Program Event Dates

Our new MIND After-School Program for middle school students will be held at Ecker Hill Middle School on select Tuesdays throughout the year. Meetings will be from 4-5 pm, with snack time at 3:45 pm. MIND After-School Program is sponsored by PC READS and is not a PCSD-sponsored program.
Register by 9/19 here.

October 7th: Accommodations & Advocacy
After introductions and icebreakers, MIND Mentors will review the basics of IEPs and 504 Plans. Discussion will be around classroom accommodations and how to self-advocate.

November 11th: Showing Gratitude
Students will discuss various ways they receive help and brainstorm on how to show appreciation. All students will write at least one thank you note.

December 9th: Technology Tools
MIND Mentors will demonstrate popular assistive technology tools including speech to text, text to speech and Learning Ally.

January 13th: Time Management & Goals
Students will learn about executive functions and set goals for the remainder of the school year in the areas of academics, self-care, sports and/or hobby areas.

February 10th: Sharing Your Story
MIND Mentors will share their stories about being neurodiverse and student participants will begin working on their own.

March 10th: Guest Speaker (TBD)

April 7th: Creative Minds
Discussion will center on creativity, including successful people with dyslexia and/or ADHD. MIND Mentors will play various board games with students, providing students an opportunity to demonstrate strengths in visual spatial skills and strategic thinking.

May 12th: Planning for Next Year
Discussion will center on transitioning to the next grade. Eighth grade students will hear about high school from our MIND Mentors and learn about applying to become a MIND Mentor.