Educating Young Children: A Neurodevelopmental Approach (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781681256528)

EDUCATION
Kent State University
*Doctor of Education- Special Education (birth-grade 12) / General Education (minor): 1995
- Full Scholarship and Internship (Akron Children's Hospital and Kent State University)

*Master of Education- Special Education: 1987
- Full Scholarship and Internship (Akron Children's Hospital, Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Health, and Kent State University)

*Bachelor of Science- Education: 1985

CURRENT POSITIONS
*Full Professor of Education, Ashland University (1989-95/adjunct; 1995-present/full-time; Interim Chair of Teacher Education for 2021-22 academic year)
Major Courses: Assessment; Bio-Medical Aspects of Learning; Behavioral Support and Social Intervention; Introduction to Special Education

* Consultant: Education & Special Education/Curriculum Design, Brain Research, Arts Intervention, Licensure Exam/Credentialing Psychometrics, Processing Disorders, and Behavior Support/Intervention.

PREVIOUS POSITIONS
*Director, Behavior and Parenting Resource Center (BPRC): Ashland University

*Research Coordinator/Team Leader: Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron: Family Child Learning Center

*Behavioral Intervention Coordinator: Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Health

*Director, Kent State University Parent, Infant, and Toddler Research Program: kSU Child Development Center and Part-Time Faculty

REPRESENTATIVE SELECTIONS OF SCHOLARLY WORK
Additional Publications Listed in Grants or Misc. Sections

Sargent, M. (2012-present) at www.Neuro-Teach.com (All Materials Free)
-Art Smarts: Developing Neurological Processing, Cognitive, Social, and Behavioral Skills Through Dance (Draft Released)
-Blizzard of Behavior Cues, Charts, Graphs and Forms (123-page PDF)
-Central Auditory Processing Disorders: When Noise Makes Speech Vanish (12-page PDF)
-Critical Thinking Skills and Logic: The Keys to Making Progress in Academics and Behavior (Summer 2018)
-Dysgraphia: Hidden Handwriting Disabilities (38-page PDF + two videos)
-Helping Students Find Stability in Today's Chaotic World: Teaching the Skills Needed to Navigate the Fog of Modern Life (63-page PDF)
-Gang-Proofing: Reducing the Influence of Inappropriate Peers (87-page PDF)
-Neuro-Break: 180 Brain Activation Activities for the Classroom (PowerPoint)
-Play Intervention: Developing Advanced Play Skills and Using Play to Achieve Behavioral Goals (91-page PDF)
-Processing Problems Questionnaire (PDF)
-Reducing Aggressive Play (58-page PDF + one video)
-Sensory Integration Disorders--- When the World Won't Stay Still! (65-page PDF + one video)
-Sequences: Neurological Steps for Skills (31-page PDF)
-Sounds of Silence: Helping Students Develop Thinking Skills, Self-Reflection, and Internal Behavioral Control (14-page PDF)
-STEM: The Difference between Creating Activities and Creating Meaning (Fall 2021)
-Supporting Behavior (55-page PDF + three videos)
-Surviving Parenthood: Simple Solutions for Typical Behavior Problems (87-page PDF + video pending)
-Teaching Impulse Control (43-page PDF + one video)
-Teaching "Groupness"--- Developing Skills and Troubleshooting Problems (25-page PDF + one video)
-The Missing Visual Cue Sequence: Solving Literacy Problems in Modern Classrooms (32-page PDF + one video)
-Value Code Shifting: Reaching the Hard-to-Reach Student (49-page PDF + one video)
-Visual Processing Disorders--- When 20/20 Vision Isn't Enough! (67-page PDF + two videos)

Sargent, M. & Stewart, K. (2008). Enhancing DECA Behavioral Protective Factors Through the Arts. Ohio Department of Mental Health.

Sargent, M. (2006). The 3-D Curriculum: Enhancing Cognitive, Behavior and Social Skills (Training Series), Ohio Department of Mental Health.

Sargent, M. (1998). The past, present and future of early childhood education in the United States: A tapestry of many colors. Japan's National Journal on Early Childhood Development.

Sargent, M. (1997). I hear but I don't understand: Using cue systems to enhance the instruction of students. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Journal, 5(2), 15-18.

Safford, P., Sargent, M. & Cook, C. (1994). Instructional models for early childhood special education: origins, issues and trends. In P. L. Safford, B. Spodek & O. N. Saracho (Eds.), Yearbook in Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Special Education. (99.72-96).

Sargent, M., Hainsworth, M. & Hainsworth, P. (1995). Let's Begin Learning Series: Self-Care Skills. Recognition Intervention Network: Carlisle, MA.

Sargent, M., Hainsworth, M. & Hainsworth, P. (1994). Let's Begin Learning Series: Engagement Skills. Recognition Intervention Network: Carlisle, MA.

Hainsworth, M. & Hainsworth, P., & Sargent, M. (1994-1995). Recognition Intervention Network: Carlisle, MA. Author of revisions for sections in these three publications:
o Let's Begin Learning Series: Sensory Motor - (extensive involvement)
o Let's Begin Learning Series: Thinking Skills- (moderate involvement)
o Let's Begin Learning Series: Communications Skills- (limited involvement)

Safford, Philip L. (1989). Integrated Teaching in Early Childhood. New York: Longman Inc. Listed author for textbook sections titled, Teaching Techniques. Sections provided for four chapters.

GRANTS
(In Progress: Passed to Third Round- Serving on ArtSparks Grant Writing Team and as Board President-First Year of Second Term) Grants are submitted through City of Akron and Rubber City Matching Funds for purchase and refurbishment of facility to serve the Akron area and underserved and vulnerable populations. General idea approved, funds tentatively made available, ongoing meetings with architects and various vendors/builders in process through Fall 2021. See Misc. Section for further information on Art Sparks and the services provided.

(In Progress: Submitted. Serving on ArtSparks Grant Writing Team and as Board President-First Year of Second Term) Cleveland Browns First and Ten Grant

Ohio Deans Compact on Exceptional Children: Ashland University Writing and Implementation Team- Multiple Licensure Programs for Undergraduate Students Pursuing Combined General Education and Intervention Specialist Licenses in Four-Year Period. ($216,000), 2017-2019.

Ohio Department of Education: Ashland University Writing and Implementation Team: Project R.I.S.E.: Redesigning Intervention Specialist Education. ($177,000), 2011-2014.

National Model Program / SPARK Project: Kellogg's Foundation, ($180,000 for writing phase, $4.5 million for implementation phase), 2003-2008.

Summit County Mental Health & Behavioral Initiative and Associated Training Curriculum and Media---Grants #1, 2 and 3: Ohio Department of Mental Health ($180,000) (2006-2008 personal implementation; 2008-2009 support for new lead agency/Child Guidance)

Design of Early Childhood Educational Resource Center (ECRC): Sisters of Charity Foundation, Canton, Ohio, ($3 million), 1999-2004.

Behavior and Parenting Support Center and Associated Training Curriculum and Media--Grants #1, 2, 3, 4 5, and 6: Department of Human Services, Ohio. ($567,000), 1999-2003.

NOTE: Additional grants written for various agencies (most are associated with arts
intervention or arts outreach programs).

REPRESENTATIVE CONFERENCES (Condensed List)

INTERNATIONAL LEVEL
Zero to Three Annual Conference: Virtual Delivery (Scheduled for Oct. 25-29, 2021)
- Neurological Responsiveness: Modifying Interactions with Families to Support Communication

Council for Exceptional Children's Division for Early Childhood International Conference: Virtual Delivery (Scheduled for September 20, 2021)
- Neurological Processing: Solutions for Struggling Students (Pre-K to 8: 3-hour preconference workshop)

Council for Exceptional Children's Division for Early Childhood International Conference: Virtual Delivery (January 21, 2021)
- Combining Brain Research and DAP to Teach Impulse Control & Behavioral Skills (Invited session: 3-hour preconference workshop)

Council for Exceptional Children's Division for Early Childhood International Conference: Minneapolis, Minnesota (October 20-23, 2020): Cancelled due to Coronavirus
- Combining Brain Research and DAP to Teach Impulse Control & Behavior Skills

High Scope International Conference: Detroit, Michigan (May 16-18, 2018)
- Responsive Experiences in Math and Science: A Developmental Approach
- The Power of Play: Using Play to Enable Skills and Support Behavior

Council for Exceptional Children's Division for Early Childhood International Conference: Louisville, Kentucky (October 18-20, 2016)
- Combining Brain Research and DAP to Teach Impulse Control & Behavioral Skills

High Scope International Conference: Detroit, Michigan (May 10-12, 2016)
- Using Brain Research to Individualize Plan-Do-Review

Council for Exceptional Children's Division for Early Childhood International Conference: Atlanta, Georgia (October 8, 2015)
-Value Code Shifting: Finding Common Ground Between Home and School Behavior Expectations

International Education Conference: Honolulu, Hawaii. Two sessions. (January 7-9, 2007)
-Developing Behavioral and Social Competence in Children
-Using the Arts to Develop Social, Emotional and Behavioral Competence

Association for Early Childhood International: International Conference: San Antonio, Texas. (April 12-15, 2006)
-Understanding Diverse Value Systems: Enhancing Parental Involvement in Behavior Management Issues
-Using the Arts to Develop Social, Emotional and Behavioral Competence

Association for Early Childhood International: International Conference: Washington, D.C. (March 23-26, 2005)
-Reducing Social Violence: Helping Children to Become Peaceful, Law-Abiding Adults

Association for Early Childhood International: International Conference: Phoenix, Arizona (April 13-16, 2003).
-Reducing Social Violence: Helping Children to Become Peaceful, Law-Abiding Adults

World Congress/International CEC Special Conference: British Columbia, Canada (April, 2000)
-The Impact of Brain Research on Play-Based Intervention: Bringing the Strengths of Multiple Disciplines Together

Council for Exceptional Children International Conference: Washington, DC (December, 1999)
-The Impact of Brain Research on Play-Based Intervention: Bringing the Strengths of Multiple Disciplines Together

NATIONAL LEVEL
Council of Exceptional Children National Virtual Convention: (Scheduled for February 4, 2022)
-Neurological Processing Problems: Uncovering Hidden Barriers to Learning (3-hour preconference workshop/one of 16 selected for 1/2 day workshop status)

Council of Exceptional Children National Conference & Expo: Orlando, Florida. (Scheduled for January 16, 2022)
-Neurological Processing Problems: Uncovering Hidden Barriers to Learning (3-hour preconference workshop/one of 16 selected for 1/2 day workshop status)

Association of Teacher Educators Summer Conference: Virtual Delivery (August 2, 2021)
- Using Neurological Principles to Support Responsive Teaching and Professional Resilience

Goddard School Nationwide Training Series: (April 28-30 and May 1-2, 2020; October 13-16, 2021): All cancelled due to Coronavirus
- Reconceptualization of Brain-Based Curriculum Design & Behavior Support

Goddard School National Directors Conference: Miami, FL (May 1-3, 2019)
-Neurological Variations in Learning and Play: Implications for Program Design (Repeated Keynote Session/Three Segments)

7th Annual STEM Forum & Expo: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (July 12, 2018)
-Enhancing STEM Outcomes: Recognizing and Removing Hidden Learning Barriers (Pre-K through College-Age)

Head Start Conference: Chicago, Illinois (Nov. 4, 2013)
-Constructing Appropriate Behavior Supports and Intervention

National Association for the Education of Young Children's National Conference: Atlanta, Georgia (Nov. 7, 2012)
- Getting Off the Pedagogy-Go-Round: Using Neurological Principles to Evaluate the Developmental Appropriateness of Common Pre-K Practices.

National Association for the Education of Young Children's National Conference: Orlando, FL (Nov. 3, 2011)
-Value Code Shifting: Improving a Behavior and Increasing Family Cooperation with Guidance Plans Despite Divergent, and Possibly Conflicting, Behavior Codes in the Home Environment.

National Association for Dance Education's National Conference: New York, NY (July, 2009)
- Reaching the Hard-to-Reach Child: Recognizing and Removing Hidden Learning Barriers.

National Council of Exceptional Children TED's National Conference: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (November 7-10, 2007)
-Teaching Behavioral & Social Skills in Inclusionary ECED Classrooms

National Association for the Education of Young Children's National Conference (November, 2000)
- Reducing Social Violence: Helping Children to Become Peaceful

National Association for the Education of Young Children's National Conference: (November, 1993)
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Analysis of Application to Young Children with Disabilities.

TASH National Conference: (December, 1990)
- Integrating Young Children with Disabilities into community Preschool/Daycare Programs: Strategies for Success.

STATE LEVEL
Ohio Early Childhood Education and School-Age Annual Conference: Virtual Delivery. (April 23, 2021)
- Processing Disorders: Different Routes to Learning STEAM

CESA #1/Southeastern Wisconsin (November, 2020): Cancelled due to Coronavirus
-Neurological Concepts and Strategies to Support Diverse Learners

Ohio Confederation of Teacher Education Organizations (OCTEO) Annual Conference: (Oct 22-23, 2020)
- Using Brain-Based Teaching as a Higher Education Delivery Strategy

Ohio Early Childhood Education and School-Age Annual Conference: Cleveland, Ohio (April 23, 2020: Cancelled due to Coronavirus
- Processing Disorders: Different Routes to Learning STEAM

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Annual State Conference (November 15 and 16, 2019)
-Value Code Shifting: Enhancing Family Collaboration Despite Conflicting Value Codes
-The Power of Play; Using Play to Enable Skills and Support Behavior

Cincinnati and Vicinity: Cincinnati, Ohio (October 1, 2019)
- Neurological Processing Disorders: Techniques for Classroom Educators, OT, PT, Speech & Language Therapists and Other Support Staff

Regional Training: Muskingum Valley ESC: Zanesville, OH (August 12, 2019)
- Positive Behavior Support and Intervention: Introduction (Grades PreK-12th)
- Positive Behavior Support and Intervention: Advanced Concepts (Grades PreK-12th)

Cincinnati and Vicinity: Cincinnati, Ohio (March 15, 2019)
- Neuro-Break: 180 Brain Activities for the Classroom Educators, OT, PT, Speech & Language Therapists and Other Support Staff

Cincinnati/Forest Hills Schools: Cincinnati, Ohio (August 28, 2018)
-Reaching the Hard-to-Reach Student (PreK-12)
- Developing Behavioral and Social Competence in Diverse Groups of Students (PreK-12)

Hamilton County/State Department Resource Center: Cincinnati, Ohio (April 13, 2018)
-Developing Behavioral and Social Competence in Diverse Groups of Students

Ohio Early Childhood Education and School-Age Annual Conference: Columbus, Ohio (May 5, 2017)
-Sounds of Silence: Helping Students Develop Thinking Skills, Self-Reflection, and Internal Behavioral Control

OAASFEP Title I: Ohio Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs Annual Conference: Columbus, Ohio (May 4, 2017)
-Brain-Based Literacy: Meeting the Needs of Struggling Students (Keynote)
-Dysgraphia: Meeting the Needs of Struggling Writers (Session)

Ohio Early Childhood Education and School-Age Annual Conference: Cleveland, Ohio (April 21, 2017)
-Sounds of Silence: Helping Students Develop Thinking Skills, Self-Reflection, and Internal Behavioral Control

East Tennessee Early Childhood Conference: (July 15-16, 2016)
-The Power and Mystery of Play: From Basic Support to Advanced Play-Based Interventions (Friday, July 15, 2016)
-Sounds of Silence: Helping Students Develop Thinking Skills, Self-Reflection, and Internal Behavioral Control (Saturday, July 16, 2016)

Ohio Department of Education Region #12: Hammondsville, Ohio (May 11, 2016)
-Literacy Support for Diverse Learners

Ohio Early Childhood Education and School-Age Annual Conference: Columbus, Ohio (April 21, 2016)
-The Power and Mystery of Play: From Basic Support to Advanced Play-Based Interventions

Lakeshore Learning Materials (Invited Speaker): Detroit, Michigan (April 15, 2016)
-Integrated Use of High Scope KDI's: An Integrated Approach

Ohio Department of Education Region #12: Cambridge, Ohio (Feb. 18, 2016)
-Brain-Based Literacy: Meeting the Needs of Struggling Students (Staff Audience)

Ohio Department of Education Region #2 Elementary School Professional Training: Sandusky, Ohio (Feb. 4-5, 2016)
-School-Age Behavior Support (Feb. 4, 2016)
-Preschool Behavior Support (Feb. 5, 2016)

Ohio Department of Education Region #12: Cambridge, Ohio (Dec. 3, 2015)
-Brain-Based Literacy: Meeting the Needs of Struggling Students (Administrator Audience)

Lakeshore Learning Materials (Invited Speaker): Detroit, Michigan (October 30, 2015)
-Developmentally Appropriate Math and Science Experiences for Infants and Toddlers

Lakeshore Learning Materials (Invited Speaker): Dayton, Ohio (August 19, 2015)
-Unlocking the Power of Blocks

East Tennessee Early Childhood Conference: (July 17, 2015)
-Reaching the Hard-to-Reach Child: Recognizing and Removing Hidden Learning Barriers

Lakeshore Learning Materials (Invited Speaker): Shelbyville, Kentucky (May 29, 2015)
-Providing Social-Emotional Support: Simple Solutions for "Little" Behaviors

Ohio Early Childhood Education and School-Age Annual Conference: Columbus, Ohio (May 21, 2015)
-Dysgraphia: Meeting the Educational Needs of Struggling Writers

Ohio Department of Education Region #9 Professional Training: Massillon, Ohio (April 18, 2015)
-Neurological Processing Problems in the Early Childhood Classroom: Solutions for the Struggling or Hard-to-Reach Child

Ohio Department of Education Region #15 Professional Training: Portsmouth, Ohio (April 17, 2015)
-Using Brain Research to Enhance Teaching (Keynote)
-Processing Disorders: Hidden Barriers to Learning (Breakout #1)
-Using Brain Research to Enhance Teaching of Appropriate Behavior (Breakout #2)

Lakeshore Learning Materials (Invited Speaker): Indianapolis, Indiana (February 27, 2015)
-Family Interactions and Behavior Supports: New Ways to Develop Successful Relationships

Ohio Department of Education Region #2 Elementary School Professional Training: Sandusky, Ohio (Feb. 20, 2015)
-Dysgraphia: Meeting the Educational Needs of Struggling Writers

Ohio Department of Education Region #2 Professional Training: Elyria, Ohio (Feb. 13, 2015)
-Neurological Processing Problems in the ECED Classroom

East Tennessee State University Annual Early Childhood Conference (July 25-27, 2014)
-Reaching the Hard-to-Reach Child: Recognizing and Removing Hidden Learning Barriers

Lakeshore Learning Materials (Invited Speaker): Shelbyville, Kentucky (June 6, 2014)
-Enhancing Literacy Goals: Techniques for the Very Young

Ohio Early Childhood Education and School-Age Annual Conference: Columbus, Ohio (April 10, 2014)
-Processing Disorders: Different Routes to Learning

Annual Early Childhood Conference: Grand Rapids, Michigan (April 3, 2014)
-Processing Disorders: Different Routes to Learning

Indiana Regional Professional Development Series: Indianapolis, Indiana (Feb. 28, 2014)
-Family Interactions and Behavior Support: New Ways to Develop Successful Relationships

Ohio Head Start Leadership and Professional Development Annual Conference: Dayton, Ohio (June 5, 2013)
-Constructing Appropriate Behavior Supports and Interventions

Ohio Head Start Administrative Annual Conference: Columbus, Ohio (February 8, 2013)
-Reaching the Hard-to-Reach Child.....and Family (Keynote Speaker)
-Processing Disorders Uncovering Hidden Barriers to Learning and Behavior (Breakout Session)

Ohio Early Childhood Education and School-Age Annual Conference (April 19 & 21, 2012)
-Getting Off the Pedagogy-Go-Round: Pre-K Through 3
-Using the Arts to Develop Social, Emotional & Behavioral Competence

Ohio Early Childhood Education and School-Age Annual Conference (April 28, 2011)
-Value Code Shifting: Obtaining Cooperation in Difficult Situations

Ohio Early Childhood Education and School-Age Annual Conference (April 30, 2010)
-Neurological Processing Problems: Uncovering Hidden Barriers for Learning

State of Tennessee, Speaking Series (April 16-18, 2008)
-Developing Behavioral and Social Skills in Students (university students)
-Essential Behavioral Concepts for Pre-Professionals (university faculty)

Ohio Early Childhood & School-Age Annual Conference: Columbus, Ohio (March 30, 2006)
-Reaching the Hard to Reach Child: A Developmental Approach

Ohio Dept. Education Annual Conference: Columbus, Ohio (October, 2001)
-Transforming Aggressive Play: Helping Children Play and Socialize in Appropriate Ways

Ohio Dept. Education Annual Conference: Columbus, Ohio (October, 1999)
-The Impact of Brain Research on Play-Based Intervention: Bringing the Strengths of Multiple Disciplines Together.

Ohio Dept. Education Annual Conference: Columbus, Ohio (October, 1998)
-Behavior Management: Developing Intrinsic Control in Young Children (extended session)

Ohio Dept. Education Annual Conference: Columbus, Ohio (October, 1997)
-Behavior Management: Developing Intrinsic Control in Young Children (extended session)

Ohio Head Start Association State Conference: Columbus, Ohio (October, 1997)
-Behavior Management: Developing Intrinsic Control in Young Children (extended session)

Ohio Head Start Association State Conference: Columbus, Ohio (May, 1994)
-Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Analysis of Application to Young Children with Disabilities

Ohio Preschool Special Education Annual Conference: Columbus, Ohio (April, 1991)
-Targeting Goals Through Play: Meeting the Needs of All Children within a Developmentally Appropriate Classroom.

Ohio Early Childhood Education State Conference: Columbus, Ohio (March, 1991)
-Integrating Young Children with Disabilities into Community Preschool/Daycare Programs: Strategies for Success

Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference: Columbus, Ohio (May, 1990)
-Integrating Young Children with Disabilities into Community Preschool/Daycare Programs: Strategies for Success

Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference: Columbus, Ohio (May, 1989)
-Appropriate Education in the Public Elementary School.

LOCAL LEVEL (Sessions from 1990-2002 not listed)
Cleveland Dioceses, Ohio: Vermilion, Ohio (June 2, 2017)
-Reaching the Hard-to-Reach Child: Recognizing and Removing Hidden Learning Barriers

OhioDance Spring Festival and Conference: Columbus, Ohio (April 30, 2017)
-The Power of the Arts: Understanding How Dance Teaches Behavioral, Social, Academic, and Neurological Skills to Children

Akron Head Start Association, Parent/Caregiver Training Session (All Regions): Akron, Ohio (March 2017)
-Developing the Behavior and Work Skills That Will Help Your Child Excel in Sports, Business and Other Future Careers

Akron Head Start Association (Multiple Sessions-All Summit County): Akron, Ohio (August 22-24, 2016)
-Helping Students Develop Thinking, Choice-Making, And Self-Reflection to Support Behavior and Social Skill Development

Columbus JCC: Columbus, Ohio (August 9, 2016)
-Using Brain Research to Construct Developmentally Appropriate Programs in Pre-K and Kindergarten Classrooms

Lorain City Schools: Lorain, Ohio (January 19, 2016)
-Using Brain Research to Construct Developmentally Appropriate Programs in Pre-K and Kindergarten Classrooms

Hamilton County Educational Service Center: Cincinnati, Ohio (Nov. 4, 2015)
-Using Brain Research to Construct Developmentally Appropriate Programs in Pre-K and Kindergarten Classrooms

Alliance Early Childhood: Alliance, Ohio (April 9, 2015)
-Using Brain Research to Construct Developmentally Appropriate Programs in Pre-K and Kindergarten Classrooms

Akron Head Start Association, Parent/Caregiver Training Session for Region B: Akron, Ohio (February 26, 2015)
-Developing the Behavior and Work Skills That Will Help Your Child Excel in Sports, Business and Other Future Careers

Early Childhood Resource Center: Canton, Ohio (February 11, 2015)
-Using Brain Research to Construct Developmentally Appropriate Programs in Pre-K and Kindergarten Classrooms

Akron Head Start Association: Akron, Ohio (January 26, 2015)
-Play-Based Behavioral Interventions

Akron Head Start Association, Parent/Caregiver Training Session for Region A: Akron, Ohio (January 22, 2015)
-Developing the Behavior and Work Skills That Will Help Your Child Excel in Sports, Business and Other Future Careers

Lorain City Schools: Lorain, Ohio (January 20, 2015)
-Reaching the Hard-to-Reach Child: Solutions for Processing and Behavioral Problems in the ECED Classroom

Akron Head Start Association: Akron, Ohio (October 24, 2014)
-Positive Behavior Support

Early Childhood Resource Center: Canton, Ohio (March 27, 2014)
-Neurologically Sound Behavior Supports: Matching Techniques to the Classroom and/or Student

Delaware Valley AEYC Conference: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (March 22, 2014)
-Processing Disorders: Different Routes to Learning

Early Childhood Resource Center: Canton, Ohio (February 12, 2014)
-Reaching the Hard-to-Reach Child: Recognizing and Removing Hidden Learning Barriers

Hamilton County Educational Service Center: Cincinnati, Ohio (November 15, 2013)
-Reaching the Hard-to-Reach Child: Recognizing and Removing Hidden Learning Barriers

2013 Annual Reading Conference: Cleveland State University's (Oct 25, 2013)
-Processing Disorders: Hidden Barriers to Common Core Literacy Goals

Head Start Regional Conference: Piqua, Ohio (May 31, 2013)
-Processing & Behavioral Issues Uncovering Hidden Barriers to Learning and Classroom Function

Ohio Head Start Regional Conference: Piqua, Ohio (April 8, 2013)
-Processing Disorders Uncovering Hidden Barriers to Learning and Behavior

Together Against Stigma Conference: Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) of Stark County (Sept. 28, 2012)
-Children and Stigma: How Societal Pressure Shapes Therapy (Keynote Speaker)
-Using Social Pressure Reduction Techniques to Strengthen Family Commitment to Management Programs (Breakout Session)

Mahoning County Educational Service Center (Aug. 17, 2012)
-Constructing Formal Behavior Supports

Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (Jan. 7, 2011)
-Constructing Formal Behavior Supports

North Central Regional Early Childhood Conference: (Oct. 15, 2010)
-Sensory Processing Problems: Recognition, Intervention, Academic Assistance & Behavioral Support

NWOESC Regional Conference: (Oct. 22, 2009)
-Neurological Aspects of the Learning Process

Northeast Regional Conference: (Aug. 29, 2009)
-Behavioral and Intervention Strategies: PreK-12

Akron Area Association for the Education of Young Children's Early Childhood Institute: Akron, Ohio: (March 21, 2009)
-Reaching the Hard-To-Reach Child (Keynote Speaker)
-Advance Reinforcement Techniques: Constructing Appropriate Programs (Breakout Session)

Crawford County BRD/MRDD Regional Training (March 27, 2009)
-Using Brain Development to Improve Student Outcomes

Wooster City Schools In-service Series: Wooster, Ohio (Oct. 17, 2008)
-Individualizing Interventions for Struggling Students (Pre K-12th grade)

Wayne County Children Services: Foster Parent Regional Training: Wooster, Ohio (Sept. 6, 2008)
-Understanding Brain Development

Akron Area Association for the Education of Young Children's Early Childhood Institute: Akron,