PEP Assist Supports Schools with Struggling Students Brooklyn City Schools, like most schools these days, has seen a growing number of students who are struggling in a classroom setting. And it’s not just the older students who are having a hard time. Consider this typical example that happened in a preschool classroom not long ago:
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Brain Breaks at PEP Boost Attention It can be difficult for any child to sit still for long periods of time at school. Think about how hard it is for you to sit in a marathon meeting without getting antsy and how grateful you are when it’s finally time for a break. Brain breaks at
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Meet Jennifer Cotterill, PEP’s New Director, Special Education On Dec. 4 PEP welcomed Jennifer Cotterill to its team as the director, special education. This role is an essential part of the PEP leadership team and is responsible for developing and maintaining all special education programming at PEP’s Day Treatment Centers. Cotterill, who holds a master’s
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2024 PEP Institute Focuses on Trauma-Informed Care The February 2024 PEP Institute will be held at Positive Education Program this year on Monday, February 12 and Tuesday, February 13. The topic of the training is trauma-informed care and trauma sensitive interventions. Highlights of Training Content Participants will learn skills and strategies needed to support children
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