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The Opportunity to Play: Step One on the “Competence Makes a Difference” Journey

The Opportunity to Play: Step One on the “Competence Makes a Difference” Journey FOR MANY OF THEM, MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES OR BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES HAVE MADE PARTICIPATION IN A TYPICAL SCHOOL SETTING UNREALISTIC. Contributed by David Weiss, occupational therapist, PEP Prentiss “Mr. Weiss, I am SO PROUD OF MYSELF!” DeShawn* exclaimed to me out of
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Perceptions of Racism Among Young People at PEP

Perceptions of Racism Among Young People at PEP NO ONE LIKES BEING TALKED DOWN TO. IT HURTS. IF YOU THINK ABOUT WHAT THAT MIGHT FEEL LIKE, MAYBE YOU WOULD STOP. Contributed by Habeebah R. Grimes, with input from PEP Day Treatment Center Students Amplifying the Youth Voice as a Part of CACE I’m proud to
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Educator Reflections on Pandemic Positives

Educator Reflections on Pandemic Positives THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT SEEING A TEACHER’S CRYING TODDLER WANDER INTO A ZOOM MEETING THAT SCREAMS, “WE ARE ALL HUMAN HERE!” Contributed by Julie Lanigan, educational services coordinator, and Christine Zanoni, educational services coordinator Wait. What? Does that title really say, “Pandemic Positives?” Is that even a
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Seven Remote Learning Tips to Boost Student Success

Seven Remote Learning Tips to Boost Student Success TODAY, WITH MONTHS OF REMOTE LEARNING UNDER OUR BELTS, WE’VE LEARNED A FEW THINGS. Contributed by Christine Zanoni, PEP educational services coordinator; Denise Milner, special education supervisor, PEP Eastwood; and Lori Murphy, instructional coach, PEP Eastwood The Sudden Switch to Remote Learning We’ve been teaching remotely for
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