MSLBD: Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders - Who Are We?

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Who Are We?

Vision Statement

Sue Limber Workshop 2004 The MSLBD organization which will be known in all of its various activities during the next five years for:

Serving as a catalyst and facilitator for creative/cutting edge ideas in the field by:

— stimulating thinking and research to move the field of EBD forward
— taking risks to learn about and present new ideas
— learning about and embracing ideas from other disciplines
— finding resources for and stimulating new local and national initiatives

Serving as a support network for professionals who work with children and youth with EBD (or who have behavioral challenges) by:

— providing opportunities for professional development
— mentoring professionals and practitioners which might include-
— providing technical support/ learning opportunities for new teachers
— providing opportunities for teachers and other professionals to come together

Serving as a repository of expertise in the field related to the education and treatment of children and youth with behavioral challenges:

— creating and organizing a group of well informed professionals
— serving as an expert group for state Departments of Education, school district and other agencies and programs who serve students with EBD or who have behavioral needs.
— providing opportunities to access information through its conferences, website and other activities

Providing leadership and advocacy for children while maintaining integrity, respect, and caring by:

— honoring the past; being aware of our roots
— acknowledging and supporting leaders at all levels regardless of professional position for their efforts on behalf of children
— demonstrating these values in all our activities
— demonstrating these values in interactions within the organization
— discouraging arrogance, short sightedness and self-aggrandizement

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