Since its inception, the West Tennessee Special Education Conference has become a highly respected venue for professional development in areas related to special education. Special education and general education teachers, administrators, and related service providers from both public and private schools, as well as other agencies, are encouraged to attend this informative conference.
This year’s theme is PBIS: Plan Before It Starts. We are excited to present Dr. Terry Scott as this year's keynote speaker.
Dr. Terry Scott is a Professor and Distinguished University Scholar at the University of Louisville where he directs the Center for Academic and Behavior Research. Terry M. Scott, PhD, began his special education career as a counselor in a residential treatment center adjudicated adolescent boys. After receiving his master’s degree in special education he taught in self-contained classrooms and directed public school programs for students with emotional and behavioral disorders.
Terry has authored more than 70 published articles, book chapters, and training media in the areas of behavioral disorders and behavioral support systems and is a past editor of the professional journal Beyond Behavior. In 2004, he received the Distinguished Early Career Award from the Research Division of the International Council for Exceptional Children. His main research interests are related to students with challenging behavior, with special focus on school-wide prevention, effective instruction, functional behavior assessment, and effective classroom and behavior management.
I look forward to seeing you in Memphis.
Daniel Mobley
West Tennessee Special Education Conference, Chairman
