FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 8, 2010
Contact:PACER Center 952-838-9000, 800-53-PACER
PACER Center workshop focuses on positive behavior interventions
PACER Center is offering “Practice the Positive: Using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports at Home to Change Challenging Behaviors” a free workshop for parents. It is on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Anoka-Hennepin Staff Development Center, 2727 N. Ferry St., Anoka, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
Behavior is communication, and all people develop a style of communication that works for them. Participants at this workshop will discover a new, fresh, and positive approach to changing problem behavior and supporting improved behavior.
Topics include:
- Understanding behavior from a positive perspective
- Teaching preferred behavior through the use of positive behavior interventions
- Finding alternatives to punishment
- Sustaining appropriate behavior
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.-30-
PACER's site offers many PDF files for download, which require