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Monday, February 5, 6:30pm
Melinda Burke is back with another informative and resourceful talk for our MT community. Behavior is a way for your child to communicate with you. What is your child trying to say to you? We’ll talk about strategies to prevent and manage challenging behavior at home and in the community, as well as ways to partner with the professionals in their lives for the best outcomes. We’ll include a brief de-mystification of the FBA/BIP process. After the presentation, there will be an open Zoom for parents to ask questions, get support and feedback, and share information. As both an INCLUDEnyc family educator and one of the founders of BKCM’s The Bench: Parent Support Collective, Melinda facilitates sharing of concerns, feelings, resources, and an atmosphere of mutual support. If you are interested in joining The Bench, please email Hannah at hannah.hershman@bkcm.org to be connected.
About Melinda: Melinda originally came to INCLUDEnyc as a mother who was trying to understand and navigate the special education system in New York City. She eventually turned that experience into a career, becoming a NYS certified teacher with a Master’s Degree in Special Education from City College. Melinda worked for 17 years in NYCDOE’s D75 as a classroom teacher, a SETSS provider, and a Unit Coordinator, followed by several years as a preschool special education teacher. Melinda is especially passionate about the importance of families as part of each child’s educational team. She is thrilled to be helping people with disabilities and their families feel nurtured and supported within their own community while proudly taking their place in the larger world. As an incredible parent and member of our BKCM Music Therapy program, Melinda also is a co-founder of The Bench, a BKCM Music Therapy Parent Support Collective to create community and friendships amongst parents, offering advice, practical information, and emotional support.