Please Join Us for the Next WISE Meeting, Dec. 4
WISE stands for Woodland Inclusion and Special Education Empowerment! This is a Special Education Resource Group for parents. Please join our network to help make WISE a great place to connect with other district families, get to know Woodland staff members who can help with resources, and get answers to your questions.

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7:00
Location: Woodland School District 50, Educational Support Center (District Office), 1105 Hunt Club Road - Gurnee
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Topic: Understanding ACEs and Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Health
Understand Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on brain development, behavior, and academic challenges. Also, learn practical strategies for creating a supportive environment and providing guidance to help children navigate and overcome these challenges.

Presenter: Claudia Pitts, PhD
Claudia Pitts is an Associate Professor at National Louis University, where she directs the Master's in Psychology program. She is also a practicing, licensed clinical psychologist. She received her master's and doctorate from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. Her research interests include the relationship between emotional and physical health and the neurological and epigenetic effects of adverse childhood experiences. Her therapeutic work focuses on addressing the long-term effects of loss and trauma.

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