Information Session for Parents and Educators
This session will present dozens of field-tested behavior management techniques for use at home and in the classroom. These strategies are designed specifically for use with students with language and attentional deficits.
All of the techniques are presented within a context of support, structure and responsiveness. The philosophical underpinning of each strategy will also be presented.
- The participants will understand the concept that current trends, issues and legislation in the field of Special Education have a direct impact upon students and their families.
- The participants will recognize the importance of attempting to view situations and problems from the perspective of the children they serve.
- The participants will understand the functional differences among "mainstreaming", "inclusion" and "total inclusion".
- The participants will understand the concept of "fairness" and its application to home and school situations.
- The participants will understand that learning/attentional disorders are complex and require complex and thoughtful treatments and solutions; "simple solutions" are generally ineffective and can be counter productive.
About Richard Lavoie:
Rick Lavoie has served as an administrator of residential programs for children with special needs since 1972. He holds three degrees in Special Education and has served as an adjunct professor or visiting lecturer at numerous universities including Syracuse, Harvard, Gallaudet, Manhattanville College, University of Alabama and Georgetown. Rick serves as a consultant on Learning Disabilities to several agencies and organizations including Public Broadcasting Service, New York Times, National Center for Learning Disabilities, Girl Scouts of America, Child Magazine and WETA. He is a member of the Professional Advisor Board of the Learning Disabilities Association.
