Positive Behavioral Supports in the Classroom

Presented by, Dr. Rick Van Acker-PhD.

Join us for a free training on Friday, March 11, 2011 from 9:00 -11:00 a.m. and 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Geminus Corporation, (8400 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410). This training will provide strategies and information on promoting and supporting positive behavior in the classroom.  Light refreshments will be served.  To register, please contact Jessica Ortiz at 219-757-1981.

About our presenter:
Dr. Rick Van Acker is a professor of Special Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Rick began his educational career as a high school teacher working with students who displayed behavior disorders. He also holds a MSW degree having worked with children and families in residential child care. Returning for his doctorate, Rick completed a dissertation exploring students with Rett syndrome – an autism spectrum disorder. His current research interests include the identification of effective prevention and intervention strategies related to antisocial behavior in children and youth. Rick has served as President of the International Council for Children with Behavior Disorders and continues to serve as a member of the Professional Development Committee of that organization. Dr. Van Acker is a member of the BICA faculty. His work has been published in over 75 professional journals, monographs, and book chapters. He recently co-edited a book titled, Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

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