Dead Children Can't Read

Learn the meaning behind "Dead Children Can't Read" as you explore the philosophy of "Classrooms of Compassion" that promote child mental health and development. Darleen Claire Wodzenski, MS ESE, MA CMHC, QPPE, PhD Candidate - a national presenter in the areas of education, special needs, juvenile justice, and development - shares the importance of putting a child's development and mental health first, rather than making educational goals the primary objective in childhood. Avoid the pitfalls of pushing academic success on children with developmental, behavioral, emotional, or mental health problems... at the cost of the child's wellbeing and mental health! Learn new ways to approach parent-school collaborations, IEP and Section 504 Planning, and Intervention. Explore ethical and effective orientations to Compassionate, Effective, and Developmentally Appropriate classrooms.