Truett McConnell University’s (TMU) Leonhard Schiemer School of Psychology and Biblical Counseling, along with White County Schools, will offer several free and public seminars throughout the month of March during Exceptional Children’s Week.

ADHD seminar

What’s the problem, I understand me: How those with ADHD think, communicate, and socialize.

This seminar is specifically designed for those who find it difficult to interact with adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Participants will also learn how to help these adolescents with school work and achieve life goals.

Dr. Rick Fowler, TMU Professor of Psychology and experienced counselor with over 25,000 hours, will lead each seminar. Interested attendees can attend the seminar on March 4, 2019, 6:30-7:15 p.m. in Miller Hall, room 121 on the Truett McConnell University campus.

For more information on the seminar, or to reserve your spot at one of the events, please contact Trista Blankenship at tblankenship@truett.edu.

MTSS seminar

MTSS – Multitiered system of support. What is it? How does it inform the work of teachers?

This seminar is designed for teachers, or those interested in the teaching field, to provide a better understanding of how help struggling students make progress and how to track that progress.

Athena Hill, RTI Coordinator for White County Schools, will lead the seminar on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 6:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in Miller Hall, room 121, on the Truett McConnell University campus.

For more information about this event, contact Jane Grillo with White County Schools Student Services Department at 706-865-2315, ext. 1410 or jane.grillo@white.k12.ga.us.

XYZ leadership

Ben Garrison, TMU alum and high school pastor at Christ Place Church of Flowery Branch will be speaking on XYZ Leadership: Helping Generation X and Y Reach Generation Z. The seminar will provide tools for those working with children to know how best to reach them and guide them into their future.

The seminar will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in Miller Hall, room 121, on the Truett McConnell University campus.

For more information on this seminar, please contact Trista Blankenship at tblankenship@truett.edu.

All lectures are free and open to the public.

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