The Diversity Action Council and the Education Division at Penn State Great Valley present, "See Jane Run (out of the Classroom): Teaching the Difficult Child," on Wednesday, November 14, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Safeguard Scientifics Building on campus. Charles A. Williams III, Ph.D, will instruct the Act 48-approved workshop, which teaches participants how to create a therapeutic learning environment for special needs children. Participants will review, learn, and discuss: the different types of behavior and learning styles that create diversity in the classroom; the most common behavior and emotional disorders found at the primary and secondary levels; creative strategies for success in dealing with such student populations; and how to create a school and classroom environment that promotes respect and an understanding of diverse student populations.
Williams is an educational psychologist who has been training and working in children's behavioral health for 10 years. He has successfully partnered with school administrators, counselors, and teachers in developing effective classroom strategies and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for special needs children. Last year he was appointed to the Philadelphia Blue Ribbon Commission on Children's Behavioral Health and served as chairperson for the subcommittee on Child Abuse and Neglect. This free presentation is open to the public. Penn State Great Valley is located at 30 E. Swedesford Road, in Malvern. To register, call 610-648-3336.
