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- Last Updated on Saturday, 29 October 2016 17:57
Teachers from Wesley Spectrum and school districts all across the South Hills and region swapped seats with their students and went “back to school” for a day.
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| Teachers in the classroom |
They gathered at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Upper St. Clair on a dreary and cold Friday in October to learn from nationally renowned scientist and mental health expert Dennis Embry, PhD. Dr. Embry is the founder and CEO of the PAXIS Institute in Tucson, Arizona, a leading organization that promotes both the overall welfare of individuals and communities.
Dr. Embry created the PAX Good Behavior Game, an educational curriculum which aims to teach children how to control their behavior at an early age by promoting good behavior and eliminating disruptive behavior in the classroom setting. The PAX Good Behavior Game also provides teachers with classroom management strategies, skills, and tools.
The continuing education class was sponsored by Wesley Spectrum and Dr. Alan Axelson, MD, CEO and Medical Director of Intercare Psychiatric Solutions, a leading practice located in Upper St. Clair. Wesley Spectrum is a 501 (c)(3) organization that provides a diverse range of autism, behavioral health, education and family support services to individuals and families in western Pennsylvania.
