To print this page properly - use Print icon located on the page.
Please note that JavaScript has to be enabled.
logo.jpg        kids.jpg

Teacher Training

M113.jpg

Positive Discipline in the Classroom


Hundreds of schools also use these amazingly effective strategies for restoring order and civility to today's turbulent classrooms. Now you too can use this philosophy as a foundation for fostering cooperation, problem-solving skills, and mutual respect in children. Imagine, instead of controlling behavior, you can be teaching; instead of confronting apathy, you will enjoy motivated, eager students! Inside, you'll discover how to:

  • Create a classroom climate that enhances academic learning
  • Use encouragement rather than praise and rewards
  • Instill valuable social skills and positive behavior through the use of class meetings
  • Understand the motivation behind students' behavior instead of looking for causes
  • And much more!

Register 30 days in advance and save 10%

Upcoming events

    • April 23, 2010
    • April 24, 2010
    • Portland, OR

    Facilitators: Arlene Raphael, MS, CPDA, Sp. Edu, Autism Consultant & Steven Foster, LCSW, CPDA, Early Childhood Specialist.  Both Steven and Arlene are Certified Positive Discipline Associates and have over 50 years of combined experience serving children with autism and other special needs.

    Location: Clackamas Education Service District, 13455 SE 97th Ave., Clackamas, OR 97015

    Times: Thursday & Friday, April 23rd & 24th, 2010, 8:30am - 4:30pm  Coffee and treats at 8am

    Registration:  Online at www.positivediscipline.org, "Workshops", "Teacher Training"

    Fee:  $250 covers both workshop days, a book and handouts.

    For More Information, contact:  Arlene Raphael, araphael@aracnet.com or 503.679.1198; or Steven Foster, sfos54@msn.com or 971.275.6510

    Continuing Education credits offered through Portland State University.

    For School Personnel Who:

    * Want to learn how to differentiate the "innocent" behaviors characteristic of autism from more socially-driven "misguided behaviors".

    * Want to respond to the innocent behaviors of children with autism through meaningful and effective interventions.

    * Want to reduce the misguided behaviors in children on the autism spectrum by teaching them to

         *  Understand feelings and ways to express them in positive ways.
         *  Think about social solutions for their everyday challenges.

    * Show greater concern and respect for others.

    *  Become more self-managing and responsible in their classroom and school

    *  Want a large toolbox of respectful, positive methods that promote long-range successful results with students on the autism spectrum.

    Positive Discipline for Children on the Autism Spectrum

    *  helps teachers understand the motivation behind their children's behavior

    *  empowers teachers with effective solutions based on this understanding of motivation

    *  provides teaching staff with practical tools adapted for children with ASD

    *  incorporates kindness into teaching whils also setting respectful limits

    *  brings more joy into the classroom through mutually respectful interactions

    Co-sponsored by Clackamas Education Service District, a public service agency serving 10 school districts in Clackamas County, Oregon, providing a wide variety of educational programs and services, including Early Intervention and Special Education to children on the Autism Spectrum.

    • May 14, 2010
    • May 15, 2010
    • Denville, NJ

    IMPORTANT: TEACHING PARENTING WORKSHOP AVAILABLE AT SAME LOCATION MAY 11 - 12. DUAL REGISTRATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 11. 

    Facilitators:
     Teresa LaSala, CPDA, and Suzanne Smitha, CPDA

    Times: Friday and Saturday, May 14 & 15, 9AM - 5:30PM

    Location:
     
    Denville, NJ -- approximately 35 miles from New York City and 20 miles west of Newark International Airport (with shuttle service available)

    Location Details: 
    NJ Foundation for the Blind
    Second Floor Training Room
    230 Diamond Spring Road
    Denville, NJ 07834

    Nearest Airport:
    Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), approximately 20 miles from training. Shuttle and taxis available

    Accommodations: 
    Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Route 46, Parsippany, NJ at 973-394-0303

    Contact Information:
    For additional information on workshop, hotels, transportation, directions, or other concerns, please contact the facilitators: Teresa LaSala at 973-713-4295 or Teresalasalacpda@aol.com or Suzanne Smitha at 704.847.0026 or asmitha@mindspring.com

 
© Positive Discipline Association