The eve of the Behavior Institute 2010 is upon us. While the conference volunteers are eagerly pulling together the last minute details and setting up the signs and rooms, take a moment to review the schedule of sessions. Want to know who is presenting what and where? Click here to access the detailed conference schedule.
The 2010 Behavior Institute is ready to go with nearly 1,200 professionals currently registered! If you have not registered but would still like to attend, you may register on site (at the Lexington Convention Center in downtown Lexington) using a Purchase Order or check (Cash is accepted, but not recommended). You can expedite this process by completing the registration form found here and taking it to registration with you. For additional conference information, click on the “conference details” link in the menu at the top of the page.
Registration hours are:
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm on Tuesday, July 13 (night before conference begins)
7:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday, July 14
8:00 am – end of conference Thursday, July 15
Registration for this years Behavior Institute has already surpassed registration for our last event! We are excited about the expertise and practical skills that leaders in the field of children with behavior disorders will be sharing at this year’s institute. Due to the many phone calls and emails we have been receiving for those who still want to pre-register, we have extended the deadline until July 6. You will also be able to register on site, but space is limited to 1,400 participants.
Want to attend? Click here to access the conference details and registration information.
Dr. Malcolm Smith’s sessions and descriptors are listed below.
Understanding Bullying: What Every Parent Should Know
Dr. Malcolm Smith will share the latest bullying curriculum for parents, updates in State Laws and debunk 10 myths that parents commonly share about Bullying. This new Curriculum is evidence-based and is being used throughout New England as the latest weapon to combat the epidemic of bullying our schools.
Why are These Kids so Angry? (Peaceful Intervention Program): Understanding Anger in Our Students and Ourselves
Nationally known presenter, researcher and author, Dr. Malcolm Smith, The Family Life and Family Policy Specialist at the University of New Hampshire will share 32 years of front line experience helping adults understand and care for angry young people. Practical strategies and incredible research revelations from Dr. Smith’s personal interviews with nearly 400 violent young people will make this session one you won’t forget and will use in your own life on a daily basis.
All of our national presenters are leading authors in their respective field of expertise. Many of their materials will be available for you to purchase at the conference. Here are a couple of the many ”must haves” by our national speakers.
The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator’s Rules For Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child by Ron Clark
Developing Schoolwide Programs to Prevent and Manage Problem Behaviors: A Step-by-Step Approach by Kathleen Lynne Lane Phd, Jemma Robertson Kalberg MEd, and Holly Mariah Menzies PhD
Need a place to stay during the BI? The conference hotel is the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Lexington, KY. The Ky-CCBD conference rate is $129 per room. To reserve a room (while they last) you can call 1-800-233-1234 or online (http://lexington.hyatt.com/groupbooking/lexrlbins2010).
The Behavior Institute is much more than just national presenters. Each year, leading professionals and practitioners from around the state share their effective practices that are making a difference. All sessions are selected to fit within predetermined strands to ensure the needs of everyone serving students at-risk or with behavior disorders. This year’s strands are below. More information to come.
Bruce Bushnell has over 26 years experience as a high school counselor helping youth succeed. Working with WhyTry Inc. since its earliest days more than eight years ago, Bruce developed the experiential activities used throughout the WhyTry Program. Bruce is not only a top-rated presenter, he probably has more hands-on experience using the WhyTry Program with kids than anyone on Earth.
Bruce is a gifted presenter who has the ability to reach people in profound ways. Bruce’s trainings are both practical and passionate. He knows first-hand the challenges of working with youth, and he knows the unique rewards of changing someone’s life. Bruce provides over 100 days of training every year, from Anchorage to Miami.
In addition to being a pioneer of the WhyTry Program, Bruce has a master’s degree in education and has received many honors and awards, including Utah Counselor of the Year in 2001, and the Drug-Free National Award presented by President Bush in the Rose Garden in 1991.
Want to know more about WhyTry? Check out their website: www.whytry.org
So you have your registration in, hotel reserved, and dates blocked off on your calendar? Well here is a little more information to help in your planning. The conference schedule!
Schedule for Wednesday July 14:
Session 1 8:00-9:30
Keynote 9:45
Lunch 12:00-1:30
Session 2 1:30-3:00
Session 3 3:15-4:45
Schedule for Thursday July 15:
Session 4 8:30-10:00
Break 10:00-10:15
Session 5 10:15-11:45
Lunch 11:45-1:15
Session 6 1:15-2:45
Session 7 3:00-4:30
Dr. Myles’ session content has been confirmed! This is just a snapshot of what will be in store for this year’s conference.
Brenda Smith Myles sessions at the Behavior Institute
Title: The Hidden Curriculum: Matching the Unwritten Rules to the Needs and Characteristics of Students with High-functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Title: Understanding Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns: Prevention and ‘In-the-Moment’ Interventions for Students with High-functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome
