Threshold Programs

During this supportive seminar, participants will use the theme of nature to spark creativity and find new ways to express themselves in their writing. Activities will be focused on using sensory details to strengthen creative writing skills. There will be multiple opportunities to share experiences, thoughts, and feelings about spending time outdoors. A key part of the seminar will be a sensory walk and reflection, along with other interactive, nature-based writing exercises. Alumna and scholar Nicole Kras will lead this seminar.

PDP Note: Participants may earn 10 PDP hours by completing the paired seminars Empowered Communication for Lifelong Success and Writing Development for Neurodiverse Graduates, including all synchronous and asynchronous components. Together, these seminars form a professional learning series focused on learner diversity and learning variability, with practical strategies for supporting students with disabilities.

Watch the Writing Development for Neurodiverse Graduates Microlearning

Facilitator

Nicole Kras, 14, PhD, Adult Learning and Development

Dates and times: 1 hour remote asynchronous and 2 hours remote synchronous

Dates and times for the synchronous times (the seminar repeats up to four times, so audience members have the opportunity to enroll at different times):

Seminars cost $75 for Lesley alumni and $100 for non-alumni participants

Neurodivergent graduates bring creativity, persistence, and fresh ways of thinking, yet too often encounter barriers when their communication styles don’t align with workplace or social expectations. These challenges can make self-advocacy more difficult and sometimes prevent their strengths from being fully recognized. Families, too, often seek strategies to better support their graduates as they navigate professional and community environments. This seminar creates a supportive space for both graduates and their families to practice and strengthen communication skills through guided exercises and role-playing. Together, participants will explore approaches to assertive communication, professional conversation, and self-advocacy, all while honoring diverse styles of expression. By the end, graduates and families will leave with practical tools, increased confidence, and a stronger sense of agency to thrive in both professional and social settings.

PDP Note: PDPs (10 hours) are earned by completing the paired seminars Empowered Communication for Lifelong Success and Writing Development for Neurodiverse Graduates, including all synchronous and asynchronous components.

Watch the Empowered Communication Microlearning

Facilitator

Caroline Maguire, ‘11, M.Ed., Early Child Development and Socialization

Dates and times

1 hour remote asynchronous and 2 hours remote synchronous

Dates and times for the synchronous times (the seminar repeats up to four times, so audience members have the opportunity to enroll at different times):

PDP Note: Participants may earn 10 PDP hours by completing the paired seminars Empowered Communication for Lifelong Success and Writing Development for Neurodiverse Graduates, including all synchronous and asynchronous components. Together, these seminars form a professional learning series focused on learner diversity and learning variability, with practical strategies for supporting students with disabilities.

Seminars cost $75 for Lesley alumni and $100 for non-alumni participants