Growing Together Teacher Training Series
Staff Development Calendar
Spring 2012
Attention Deficit Disorders
Presenter: Pam Esser, M.
Ed.
Cost: $15.00
Date: Wednesday, January 18
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Pam Esser is the
Executive Director of the Attention Deficit Disorders Association and
co-author of Teach and Reach Students with ADHD. ADD/ADHD is a
widespread, often misunderstood condition which impacts the lives of
many individuals and those around them. This presentation will cover
the characteristics of this disorder, and modifications and coping
strategies for the classroom.
Eating Disorders
Presenter: Dr. Leonard Bohanon, Ph.D.
Cost: $15.00
Date: Thursday, February 9
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Join Dr. Bohanon, Ph.D. for this
informative session on eating disorders. We will discuss the various
types of eating disorders, health concerns, prevention, treatment and
recovery. You will gain a better understanding of the issues
surrounding eating disorders.
University of Houston Families CAN
Presenter: Shelly Townsend
Cost: $15.00
Date: Thursday, March 22
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
University of Houston Families CAN
provides a range of services to empower and support families who are
caring for children with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses.
Join us to learn about the unique services that Families CAN provides.
Preventing Child Abuse
Presenter: Susan Crabbs
Cost $15.00
Date: Wednesday, April
11 Time: 6:30 – 8:00
p.m.
Susan Crabbs of the Montgomery County Women’s Shelter will teach us to
identify types of child abuse, recognize warning signs, and indicators
of abuse. Learn how professionals should handle suspicions or
allegations of abuse.
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