Dr. Van Acker, Emeritus Professor, University of Illinois-Chicago and Pro-ACT Trainer, will provide one of four brief TED talk styled presentations at the upcoming MSLBD conference in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Van Acker will address the social emotional and academic needs of children and youth with significant, intense, or complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.With his practical approach and usual humor, Dr. Van Acker’s presentation will provide listeners with an opportunity to pick up tips, hints, information and tools to help you better identify and respond to the ever changing environment of your classroom and school.