Behavior Today

From the President’s Desk

Timothy Landrum

On July 1 each year, a transition occurs in the DEBH leadership cycle, as those in the presidential line move forward one space. Brian Barber has done a...

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When David moved to Kansas in 2013 the local chapter of Delta Tau Delta at University of Kansas reached out, needing an advisor. He initially declined, but they lowered the response effort by offering a co-advisor so he accepted, though the co-advisor never materialized. Ultimately a four-year experience full of reinforcement of behaviors (contributions of his time, talent, and treasure), a main focus of his advising was helping the chapter of young men shift from a purely reactive approach to challenging behavior, to a proactive approach that included reinforcing behaviors they wanted to see happen more often in the shelter. Read more >

Dear Miss Kitty:

I was so looking forward to the pandemic being over and having a “normal” school year in person. Now because of the variant we have been told that we are going back in person, but...

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Writing this last address to you as my community of individuals committed to the education and welfare of children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders and am pleased to introduce the new LOGO of CEC’s Division of Emotional and Behavioral Health. The 2020-2021 year is one we will each remember for different reasons. Some highlights I reflect on: I believe we learned how to expand our outreach and impact for many more individuals – especially those disadvantaged and traditionally unable to participate in live and travel-based conferences. I believe we saw amazing service, leadership, and scholarship mobilized in profoundly different ways. I also believe we saw a social justice movement occur that has changed how we engage with those around us.  Read more >

From the President’s Desk

Dear Members and Friends of CCBD,

Thank you for attending the CEC Convention and Expo March 8-13th, 2021 https://exceptionalchildren.org/convention. I hope you enjoyed...

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