FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2009
Contact:PACER Center 952-838-9000, 800-53-PACER
PACER workshop focuses on positive behavior supports
PACER Center is offering “Keeping It Positive: Meeting Behavior Needs in the Individualized Education Program (IEP),” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities. It is on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn.
Participants will learn new strategies for changing their child’s behavior. Topics include:
- Understanding behavior
- Developing a positive approach
- Using the IEP to meet emotional and behavior needs
- Writing a Positive Behavior Intervention Plan
To register, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.
PACER Center is a parent center for families of children and young adults with any disability. PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
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