Workshop: Developing an Emotially Intelligent Classroom

Workshop: Developing An Emotionally Intelligent Classroom

Featuring Dr. “Buzz” Mingin

Friday, December 9, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Westbridge Academy Auditorium
60 West Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

3 FREE CEU CREDITS for each session

Total 6 Free CEU Credits

Refreshments and lunch will be served.

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Presentation Description:

PART 1: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Attendees will learn:

  • Reasons for troubled behavior
  • The 4 functions of behavior
  • The 3-Term Contingency Model
  • How to develop a predictable classroom
  • How to build a collaborative effort among staff to meet IEP goals

PART 2: 12:45 pm – 3:45 pm

Attendees will learn:

  • How to prevent a debate among non-compliant students
  • How to combat “the extinction burst”
  • How to use a “calming/thinking” space
  • How to access interventions and resources for students in crisis

About Our Presenter:

Dr. Buzz is a recognized national speaker specializing in children and adolescents with Behavioral and Emotional Disorders. He has several published books, is the president of Buzz’s Bookworm, Inc., a comprehensive support center for students with behavioral and emotional afflictions, and the director of World Karate Studio, a comprehensive martial arts program that teaches social skills and behavioral management to disabled children and adolescents. Dr. Buzz has his Master’s Degree in Psychology and his Ph.D. in Education, is a New Jersey Certified School Social Worker, a professional development provider for New Jersey Department of Education, a qualified expert witness for New Jersey Superior Courts, a Certified Forensic Counselor by the American Board of Forensic Counselors International and contracted with many public and private schools throughout New Jersey.

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For additional information contact Jessica Dunston 973-429-8110 ext. 110, or email jessicad@westbridgeacademy.org.