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MARCIE
NORDLUND
Nationally Recognized Teacher, Author & Consultant
Presents
KANSAS CITY, MO
October 21, 2009
MO Professional Development Hours
Available with Prior District Approval
KS Professional Development Points
May be Available through PDCS
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ST. LOUIS, MO
October 22, 2009
MO Professional Development Hours
Available with Prior District Approval
IL CPDUs Available with Prior LPDC Approval
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CHICAGO, IL
October 23, 2009
IL CPDUs Available
MI SB-CEUs Pending
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FARGO, ND
October 28, 2009
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN
October 29, 2009
MN Clock Hours
Available with Prior District Approval
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CLEVELAND, OH
November 17, 2009
OH CEUs Available with Prior District Approval
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DETROIT, MI
November 18, 2009
MI SB-CEUs Pending
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN
November 19, 2009
Positive Behavior Interventions
Strategies for Working with Students with
Behavioral, Emotional & Spectrum Disorders
■ Reduce and Redirect Aggression, Rage &
Meltdowns!
■ What You Must Know When Crises Arise
■ Dozens of Evidence-Based Positive Behavior
Interventions that Work!
■ How to Implement a Workable, Ongoing Behavior
Plan for Your Classroom
■ Data-Driven Behavior Interventions Made Easy
■ Communication Strategies for Building
Sustainable Partnerships with Your Team
Teach & reinforce positive behaviors:
The “Life Space Interview,” peer teaching,
replacement activities & more!

MARCIE
NORDLUND
Positive Behavio
Strategies for Working with Students with B
A TEACHER’S TEACHER!
Marcie Nordlund is a nationally
recognized teacher, educational
consultant and author. Drawing on
30 years of experience as a teacher,
principal and special education
administrator, she knows that the
key to running a successful
inclusive classroom is effective
behavior management. Marcie
has trained countless classroom
teachers to successfully prevent
and manage the disruptive and
aggressive behavior often displayed
by kids with behavioral, emotional
and spectrum disorders.
She is the author of the popular
book, Differentiated Instruction:
Meeting the Needs of ALL Students
in Your Classroom, as well as
countless articles and books filled
with practical strategies on how to
educate children with special needs.
In just one day, Marcie will show
you how to pull the plug on
aggression, rage and meltdowns
in your inclusive classroom...so
you can get back to teaching!
MARCIE IS A PRO!
“A timely topic presented with great
practical information and humor.”
– Jovanna Leed, K-1 Teacher
“Aggression, rage and meltdowns —
I’ve seen it all! Now I know how to
handle it all!”
– Henry Marshall, 5th Grade Teacher
“Using Marcie’s practical behavior
strategies, I’ve gained more quality
teaching time with my students.”
– Blair Jones, 8th Grade Math Teacher
“A must-see for both special education
and general education teachers!”
– Salina Baca, Special Education Teacher
“I now have all the tools I need to implement
and manage a workable behavior plan for
my classroom.”
– C. Mitchell, High School English Teacher
A DAY OF PRACTICAL BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS!
Join veteran teacher Marcie Nordlund for this informational
seminar on managing the behavior of children with emotional,
behavioral and spectrum disorders. In just one day, Marcie will
show you that behavior is Functional, Predictable and best
of all...Changeable! She’ll share evidence-based strategies that
any teacher can use to reduce aggression, rage and meltdowns.
You’ll walk away with practical intervention strategies, ready-touse
worksheets and an effective behavior plan that you can use
immediately. PLUS...you’ll learn how to teach your kids to manage
their own emotions...and replace old behavior habits with new
positive behaviors. Mark your calendar for this eye-opening day!
In Just One Day You Will Learn How to...
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Spot kids with behavioral, emotional and spectrum disorders
Pinpoint individual triggers that lead to inappropriate behavior
Identify the cycles of behavior...and know when to intervene
Quickly redirect aggression, rage and meltdowns
Use evidence-based interventions appropriate for each child
Easily assess the effectiveness of an intervention
Implement a manageable behavior plan for your classroom
Use practical worksheets to collect data and drive instruction
and behavior interventions
Use lessons & activities that reinforce positive behaviors
Teach kids how to manage their emotions...and replace old
behaviors habits with new positive behaviors!
Sustain a successful behavior program throughout the year
This Comprehensive Seminar Includes...
A FREE Resource Handbook with follow-up materials to share
with your colleagues. Sustain your professional development!
Sample of a comprehensive behavior support model
The Function of Behavior Assessment tools
Dozens of practical, evidence-based intervention strategies
Guidelines for conducting a “Life Space Interview”
Data collection worksheets to use tomorrow
Ready-to-use student behavior contracts
Lesson & activities for teaching replacement & coping skills
A resource list for professionals, parents & children

Interventions!
ehavioral, Emotional & Spectrum Disorders
SDR
STAFF DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES SM
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
■ When Good Kids Have BAD Behavior!
• How behavior, emotional & spectrum disorders affect behavior
• Attention, Power, Revenge!: Why do they do it
• Bad behavior: It’s functional, predictable...and changeable!
Demonstration: The Function of Behavior Assessment
What it is...& when & how to use it!
■ From Disruptions to Eruptions...What Now
• “Help! I’m a classroom teacher, not a behavior specialist...
how do I manage this kid”
• How to identify the cycles of behavior...& when to intervene!
• Learn how to pinpoint triggers that lead to bad behavior
• Get answers to your toughest safety and legal questions
• What you need to know about seclusion and restraint
• When difficult kids have difficult parents...what to do!
Operation De-Escalation!
Tame aggression & rage with the “Life Space Interview”
■ A Sustainable Behavior Program for Your Classroom
• How to “bully-proof” your classroom environment
• The essential components of an effective behavior plan
• Use the power of social stories to teach positive behaviors
• Teach kids how to self-monitor their emotions and behavior
• Use “do-able differentiation” to reach & teach all learners!
• Learn the behavior benefits of peer teaching
Interactive Demonstration:
Implement a workable behavior plan for your classroom
■ Individual Interventions & Behavior Goals
• Use Marcie’s ready-made data collection worksheet!
• How to use data...not emotions...to make individual decisions
• Evidence-based intervention strategies that get results!
• Is it working How to check an intervention’s effectiveness
• Learn how to easily set appropriate individual behavior goals
See activities that help kids replace
negative behavior with positive behavior!
■ Managing Your Ongoing Behavior Program
• Time management tips to keep you & your instruction on track
• Communication strategies to help you make the most of
team meetings
• Trade secrets: How to build a good rapport with parents
SEMINAR INFORMATION
For Registration and Information
Call (800) 678-8908
Complete registration information
is on the back page of this brochure.
The Leader in Professional
Development since 1974!
SDR is the leading provider of
effective and sustainable professional
development for educators nationwide.
Our presenters are chosen for their
practical experience, evidence-based
instructional programs and extensive
knowledge in their fields.
Professional Requirements
SDR verifies participation hours
for continuing education and
recertification requirements.
University Credit
Earn one semester hour of
graduate elective credit through
Chapman University for a fee of
$65 and completion of a follow-up
assignment. Details will be provided
at the seminar.
If you intend to use this credit to
satisfy degree, state credential or
district requirements, please verify
acceptance of credit prior to enrolling.
Credit is not applicable for state
licensing in Vermont.
Exhibits, Resources & Materials
Take this opportunity to review
and purchase the latest educational
materials from national and local
publishers. For information on
exhibiting: Call (800) 973-6326.
On-Site Professional Development
Contact SDR at (800) 678-8908
to bring this or another seminar to
your school.
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MARCIE NORDLUND
❏ KANSAS CITY, MO, Oct. 21 2009 ❏ ST. LOUIS, MO, Oct. 22, 2009
❏ CHICAGO, IL, Oct. 23, 2009 ❏ FARGO, ND, Oct. 28, 2009
❏ MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Oct. 29, 2009 ❏ CLEVELAND, OH, Nov. 17, 2009
❏ DETROIT, MI, Nov. 18, 2009 ❏ INDIANAPOLIS, IN, Nov. 19, 2009
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE
All seminars are scheduled 8:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.
Registration is at 8:00 a.m.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Grades K-12 Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood
Program Staff, Teachers of Title I and Title III (ELL), Title VII and
Gifted Students, Mentor/Lead Teachers, Content Specialists,
Speech Pathologists, School Psychologists, Curriculum Coordinators,
Administrators, Instructional Aides and Parents.
POSSIBLE FUNDING SOURCES: ARRA, IDEA, Title I, Title II, Title III,
Title V, Title VII, No Child Left Behind Funds, Innovation Funds, Improving
Teacher Quality Enhancement Funds, Charter Schools Funding, Program
Improvement Funds, SELPA, Professional Development Funds and
Parent Teacher Organizations.
REGISTRATION FEE: (payable in advance) $199 per person. Checks, VISA, MasterCard
accepted; no cash, please. SPECIAL GROUP RATE: Groups of 3 or more registering at the
same time, $189 per person. Fee includes: Attendance, refreshments, and all seminar materials.
No confirmation will be sent. Your canceled check or your credit card statement will be your
receipt of registration.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND CANCELLATIONS: Substitutions may be made at any time. Your
paid registration fee is fully refundable if you can’t attend and notify us at least seven calendar
days prior to the program. Late cancellations receive credit toward a future seminar.
MEETING SITES & HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Please make your own hotel reservations
directly with the hotel at least three weeks in advance. Mention Staff Development Resources
when making room reservations to obtain the seminar rate. FOR DIRECTIONS AND A MAP:
Please visit our website (www.SDResources.org) or call the hotel.
KANSAS CITY, MO, October 21, 2009 – Tiffany Greens Golf Resort, 6100 NW Tiffany Springs
Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64154, (816) 880-9600. Accommodations at Hyatt Place Kansas
City Airport, 7600 NW 97th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64153, (816) 891-0871.
ST. LOUIS (Bridgeton), MO, October 22, 2009 – Embassy Suites Hotel St. Louis Airport,
11237 Lone Eagle Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044, (314) 739-8929.
CHICAGO (Northbrook), IL, October 23, 2009 – Crowne Plaza – Northbrook, 2875 North
Milwaukee Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062, (847) 298-2525.
FARGO, ND, October 28, 2009 – Ramada Plaza Suites & Convention Center, 1635 42nd
Street South, Fargo, ND 58103, (701) 277-9000.
MINNEAPOLIS (Brooklyn Center), MN, October 29, 2009 – Embassy Suites, 6300 Earle
Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430, (763) 560-2700.
CLEVELAND (Independence), OH, November 17, 2009 – Holiday Inn Cleveland/
Independence, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44131, (216) 524-8050.
DETROIT (Southgate), MI, November 18, 2009 – Holiday Inn Southgate Banquet &
Conference Center, 17201 Northline Road, Southgate, MI 48195, (734) 283-4400.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, November 19, 2009 – Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium,
100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225, (317) 262-3400. Parking $5.00 to $10.00.
Accommodations at the Marriott Downtown, 350 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225,
(317) 822-3500. Parking is $27.00.
HJM