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Enjoy a day filled with exciting workshops. Visit the exhibitor hall.

Meet other volunteers who want to make a difference.

April 12, 2011

Professional Development & Recognition Conference

Hoagland-Pincus Conference Center , 222 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Agenda

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Registration

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Welcome, Michelle Poulin, Director, SESPP

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM - Keynote Speaker, Jeanine Fitzgerald

Jeanine Fitzgerald is a certified Human Behavior Specialist and Owner of The Better Behavior Bureau and The Behavior Institute. She will be presenting "The Need to Heal". At the core of this course is the understanding of how trauma is imprinted on the body, mind and spirit, resulting in many symptoms that need healing. "The Need to Heal" gives insight into children's resiliency and provides their caregivers with the tools to overcome and prevent trauma.

To read more about Jeanine, and "The Need to Heal", visit her website.

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM - Lunch and Exhibit Hall

1:00 PM - 3:45 PM - Workshops (your choice of 1)

Workshop Choice 1: "The Need to Heal"

"The Need to Heal", (a continuation from the keynote presentation) Presented by: Jeanine Fitzgerald

This workshop will be a continuation of the keynote presentation, "The Need to Heal".

Workshops Choice 2: "Special Education & Student Discipline"

"Special Education & Student Discipline: Effective Advocacy in Behavioral & Disciplinary Matters", Presented by: Amy DiDonna Esq.

Amy Didonna sperates a private education law practice in Worcester, MA, providing representation and litigation services to clients in charter school law and student matters, including but not limited to special education, regular education and student discipline. Amy has presented numerous workshops on various topics for the SESPP at our Quarterly Training Opportunities. "Special Education & Student Discipline" will cover what an FBA and BIP are, and when they should and must be conducted and developed. This workshop will also cover the rules surrounding discipline of special education students and explains how you can prepare for a disciplinary matter.

Workshop Choice 3: "A Comprehensive Look at ADHD"

Presented by: Dr. Jack Conboy

This workshop session will provide participants with a thorough understanding of ADHD including diagnosis, co-morbidity factors, treatment strategies, behavior management interventions and technical assistance on the development of an effective IEP.