SCOPE Education Services

W23-12009OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANCE DISORDER-STRATEGIES FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS – (K – 12) Andrew Paskal - apaskal@juno.com 3 Credits – Inservice -February 8—April 5 The mandate of placing children in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) has resulted in more inclusion and mainstream students in general education classes. As general education teachers are dealing with new and diverse needs, there exists a need for training. Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) requires training. As a result you will have a better understanding of how to work with these students.

W23-01019 MINDFULNESS FOR POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE CLASSROOMS Patricia Magilligan—magilliganp@gmail.com 3 Credits — Inservice - February 8—April 5 This course will discuss what Mindfulness is and is not. It will study how Mindfulness works in school communities. It will discuss the benefits of Mindful Practice in reducing teacher and student stress as well as how it can build attention, engagement and resilience in our students. This course will include scientific backing for Mindfulness as well as practical tips and activities to try out. Find out what so many successful people already know!