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International Child and Adolescent Conference

By JohnL on May. 23, 2008.

International Child & Adolescent Conference Opportunities
November 6-8, 2008
Minneapolis, MN

Breakout Session Proposals & Scholarship Applications Invited
Colleagues and Friends:

The Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents and co-sponsors, the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), are pleased to present the biennial International Child and Adolescent Conference XIV on November 6-8, 2008 at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport-Mall of America Hotel.
The conference, began in 1982, is a transdisciplinary forum for individuals from education, mental health, juvenile justice and related fields along with families to share information on effective interventions and programs for troubled youth.

The theme for the 2008 conference is Decoding RTI-PBS-EBD to Improve Learning and Social Outcomes for Students. This event will feature keynote addresses, in-depth workshops and topical strands. This year’s event will highlight literacy and social competency. We are seeking proposals for a wide variety of presentations surrounding this theme from practitioners, administrators, researchers, trainers, advocates, parents, students and others who work in or with education, mental health, juvenile justice or related fields. You are invited to submit a proposal and participate in the program. All proposals must be submitted on line at our website, www.behavioralinstitute.org . Click the conference logo on the home page, then the call for proposals link and complete the requested information. The deadline is July 15, 2008. Note: all program participants are required to register for the conference. The registration form and featured speakers will be posted soon.

The Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents is also pleased to announce the call for applicants for the Institute’s biennial Tara Reilly Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to encourage and assist an individual pursuing a career serving troubled youth. The applicant must have junior/senior or graduate student standing and must be enrolled in an accredited program for the 2008-09 school year in one of the following areas: a) special education; b) juvenile justice; c) mental health; or d) a related field with the intent to work with children and youth with behavioral challenges. The intent of the scholarship program is to encourage and assist persons choosing a career in direct service rather than administration or higher education. Additional information and application are on line at www.behavioralinstitue.org. The deadline is July 15, 2008.

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