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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 3, 2010
Contact:PACER Center 952-838-9000, 800-53-PACER

PACER workshop explores positive approaches to challenging behaviors

PACER Center is offering “Practice the Positive: Tips for Supporting Your Child with Behavior Needs,” a free workshop for parents. It is on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the media room at Weaver Lake Elementary School, 15900 Weaver Lake Rd., Maple Grove, Minn. Advance registration is requested.

This workshop will help parents discover a positive approach to changing their child’s problem behavior and supporting improved behavior at home and school.

Topics include:

• Understanding behavior from a positive perspective
• Teaching preferred behavior and using positive behavior interventions
• Including positive behavior interventions and supports in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan
• Finding alternatives to punishment and sustaining appropriate behavior

To register for the workshop, 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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