I was looking for information that tied our cognitive strategies that we use to stregthen memory and teach reading skills to the development of the brain in adults.  I had remembered a presentation that I went to by G. Reid Lyons regarding this topic.  I want to develop an understanding of the importance that our teaching makes in the development or re-structuring of the brain connections as part of the staff development we roll out in New York State to address learning disabilities in our adults.  I thing there is a broader audience besides learning disabled adults-but also applies to adults serve in recovery programs. While searching for information on the Internet, I came across an intitiative called, Children of the Code.  It can be accessed at http://www.childrenofthecode.org. Has anyone heard of this project? Gone to their presentations? or helped with an event? or seen it on PBS?  I an interested in getting involved but would like to know impressions from the field who may be more knowledgeable than I?

Kathleen Steinchen
New York State Education Department
Adult Education and Workforce Development
tel: 518-474-8940
ksteinch at mail.nysed.gov