Princeton NJ Events

Seminar - Understanding Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Its Impact on Literacy, The Lewis School

Wednesday October 1, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Presented by: Samantha Townsend, M.S. CCC-SLP, C-SLDI  - Speech-Language Pathologist

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a communication disorder that affects a child's ability to learn, understand, and use language, often creating challenges in academic settings—especially in reading comprehension. This session will provide an overview of DLD, exploring how it differs from dyslexia and why its impact on literacy is unique. We will discuss the ways DLD affects students' ability to process and retain language, the specific challenges it presents in reading comprehension, and strategies educators can use to support students with DLD in the classroom. For admission to this presentation, registration is required by Friday, September 26, 2025 To register, please use the following link: Topics and Trends in Education - October 1, 2025

53 Bayard Lane Princeton, New Jersey 08540 (609) 924-8120     lewisschool.org

Why an All-Boys Education? Presented by Olen Kalkus, Founding Head of School @PASH

Wednesday October 1, 2025
7:00 PM

Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart invites you to an evening presentation with Olen Kalkus, founding Head of School and distinguished educator, on the topic "Why an All-Boys Education?"

Mr. Kalkus will share insights into boys' learning and the benefits of single-gender education, drawing on decades of leadership and teaching experience at boys, girls, and coeducational schools. A first-generation Czech-American, fluent in Czech, English, and Spanish, he has lived and traveled extensively throughout the U.S., Europe, and the Americas. His academic background includes degrees from Colby College, Salve Regina University, and Columbia University, along with numerous professional honors such as the Klingenstein Fellowship and membership in national honor societies.

Currently serving on Princeton Academy's Board of Trustees, Mr. Kalkus remains a frequent speaker on single-gender education and is recognized for developing Princeton Academy's Learning Principles for Boys. 

Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public—bring a friend and be part of this educational and enlightening evening.