Melmark offers educational programs for parents, staff, and professionals in the communities we serve throughout the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeastern regions. Our Expert Speaker Series in behavior analysis draws speakers from the top of the field, who present on a variety of topics.
*Presentations are open to the public as well as Melmark employees. Registration is required.
All CEU credits are free for Melmark staff and their families. External attendees who wish to attain CEU credits are required to purchase on the speaker registration link.
All events are from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
EXPERT SPEAKER SERIES 2025
January 30, 2025
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Virtual speaker presenting in PA, NE and MCS campus
This is a NON-CEU event.
Developing Mathematics Fluency and Problem Solving in All Learners
Drew Polly, Ph.D.
Abstract:
Participants will engage in a series of mathematics activities and unpack how to best support learners’ development in two foundational areas- fluency and problem solving. Resources that are open and freely available will be used, examined, and shared in an effort to increase participants’ awareness of opportunities to consider how to best support learners.
Objectives:
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- Describe stages of counting and early number sense and activities that support progression across stages
- Examine and analyze perspectives and processes used to develop students’ basic fact fluency
- Examine and analyze perspectives and processes used to develop students’ problem solving and reasoning skills
For further information please contact:
Judy Murphy
Executive Assistant
jmurphy@melmarkne.org
978-654-4396
Contact Information
Melmark New England / Melmark Carolinas
Jill Harper, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA, CDE®
Senior Director of Professional Development, Clinical Training, and Research
Melmark New England
461 River Road
Andover, MA 01810
978-654-4300
Melmark Pennsylvania
Jennifer Ruane, MS, BCBA, LPC, CDE®
Director of Professional Development and Clinical Training
Melmark Pennsylvania
2600 Wayland Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
610-325-2931
Past Speakers
Past Presenters
Past Speakers
Below, you’ll find a video from recent Expert Speaker Series events held at Melmark. Click on “play button” to see the full presentations.
Jill Harper, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA
Bridging the Gap: Application of the Scientist-Practitioner Model
Matthew Brodhead, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Assistant Professor, Michigan State University
Organizational Ethics
Jonathan C. Baker, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Western Michigan University Applied Behavior Analysis and Aging
Peter Dams, Ph.D.
Introduction to Organizational Behavior Management and Strategic Planning
Valbona Demiri, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Justin Leaf, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Using Evidence-based Practice to Increase Social Skills in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Patrick C. Friman, Ph.D., ABPP
Dealing with Difficult People
Sean Casey, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Assessment and Treatment of Children with Feeding Problems
David J. Cox, Ph.D., M.S.B., BCBA
Exploring Ethical Decision-Making
Jessica E. Frieder, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Transforming Your Classroom with Response to Intervention