It’s the 20th anniversary of the NEA’s Read Across America Day and we are getting involved.We understand that early reading skills are fundamental for children to thrive academically, so this week we are reading at schools in our communities. [Read more…]
Dr. Richard Van Acker to Speak at MSLBD
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. [Read more…]
ACE Study Continues to Inform
The long-term physical and behavioral impact of childhood abuse and neglect is something that has been a Pro-ACT discussion point for many years. Unfortunately, the issue is no less relevant now that it was in 1995 when the CDC and Kaiser Permanente began the ACES study, an investigation of the influence of childhood abuse and neglect on adult well-being.
Closed for the Holidays
The Pro-ACT, Inc. office will be closed beginning Monday, December 26, 2016 and will re-open Tuesday, January 3, 2017. We wish you and those around you a holiday season filled with joy!
Join Us at the Wisconsin Special Ed Conference!
We’ll be in the Dells October 24 & 25. If you’re there, please stop by our booth to find out what new things are happening. Also, join Dr. Richard Van Acker, Emeritus Professor University of Illinois-Chicago and Pro-ACT trainer when he talks about Practical Behavior Management Practices for the Inclusive Classroom. We’ll look forward to seeing you!