Where Do I Begin? Assisting Students with Challenges

Workshop Number: 11

Presenter:
Marilynn Chapman, TF Alumna

Description:

Two of the biggest challenges faced by new teachers are classroom management and knowing how to identify and assist students suspected of having a disability. Creativity and collaboration are the two ingredients necessary to make your year "sweet". When support staff and teachers work as a team and use creativity, they are often able to combat social/behavioral problems and find support for students who struggle academically due to cognitive challenges. You will gain insight on basic procedures for identifying and referring students to the student assistance team and exceptional children's program. Participants will learn about resources to help students with disabilities. Handouts will be provided.

Curricular Areas:
Elementary

Presenter Details:
Marilynn Chapman is a Teaching Fellow alumna who currently works as a high school counselor in Charlotte, North Carolina. She received a BS degree in Elementary Education from UNC Greensboro and a MS degree in Counselor Education from East Carolina University. She has worked with elementary and high school students for the past seven years and became a National Board Certified Teacher in School Counseling (Childhood through Adolescence) in 2004. Ms. Chapman works with adolescents as a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice. She enjoys reading and traveling in her spare time.