Mickey Pepera is the director of the Institute on Emotional Disabilities at Keene State College and former director of the masters program in Dispute Resolution at Wayne State University. This workshop begins with a review of the primary minimal brain dysfunctions that interfere with learning. Previously, he was a teacher, residential childcare worker, and director, for over 10 years, of a successful alternative program for at-risk youth. He has been an adjunct faculty member and supervising school psychologist at the University of Southern Maine since 1989. Participants should have a general knowledge of special education laws, or have taken Attorney Zelin's Intro to Special Education Law.
Cost includes the required text, available from instructor.
Gerald M. Zelin, Esq., is an attorney with the law firm of Zelin and McCormack of Portsmouth, and acts as Counsel for over 70 school districts. In this workshop you will look at current issues in the psychology of motivation, especially in relation to ADHD students. You'll also discuss behavior modification and meeting the needs of all students. This will be an interactive session, so please bring specific questions, ideas to share, and resources you have found. This workshop will provide practical guidance to families, advocates, and educators.