(3/25/08) You're invited - 3 upcoming Child Development Colloquia

Please join us for 3 upcoming colloquia and spread the word!

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Monday, March 31, 1:15-2:45pm, Eliot-Pearson Building, Stevens Library
"What does it take? Supporting integrative education for children with
severe disabilities in Russia"
Anna Bitova, M.S., President, Center for Curative Pedagogies, Moscow, Russia

The Center for Curative Pedagogies received the Council for Exceptional
Children International Distinguished Leadership/Scholarship/Innovations
Award. Ms. Bitova will present a promising approach to supporting children
in schools.
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Wednesday, April 2, 1:00-2:30pm, Eliot-Pearson Building, Stevens Library
"Acts of classroom inquiry: Learning from teacher research"
Mary Jane Moran, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Child and Family
Studies, University of Tennessee
Exploring a brief history of the evolution of teacher research in the U.S.;
illuminating contrast between teacher inquiry & teacher research; and
inspiring those wishing to pursue classroom research.
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Wednesday April 2, 1:00-2:30pm, Judge Baker Children's Center, Room 111
"Child and adolescent mental health services: What the U.S. needs"
Terry Cline, Ph.D., Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration, U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services
The discussion will include an overview of SAMHSA's public health approach
to mental health promotion and the process underway to transform the mental
health treatment delivery system. Additionally, Dr. Cline will highlight the
findings from a new SAMHSA
Report titled 'Promotion and Prevention in Mental Health: Strengthening
Parenting and Enhancing Resilience.'
CMHF Webpage: http://www.jbcc.harvard.edu/events/forum.htm
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