The American Re-EDucation Association (AREA), established in 1982, helps child development and intervention professionals in their work with troubled and troubling children & youth and their families. AREA members are people just like you, dedicated to working with children who have emotional and/or behavioral
problems, creating collaborative and supportive relationships with their families, and contributing to the development of a healthier, more effective ecology for each of them.

 

 

 

American Re-EDucation Association Conference

July 23-24



 

 

Registration is now available through Eventbrite.

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 Conference Keynote Speaker: Peter Alsop

PETER ALSOP is a nationally known singer-songwriter, educator and humorist with a Ph.D. in educational psychology. He graduated from Trinity College in Connecticut and did his doctoral work at Columbia University's Teachers' College and Columbia Pacific University. He's worked as the Director of The Harbor Schools Residential Treatment Center for emotionally disturbed adolescents in Maine and as a Junior Guidance elementary school teacher in New York's South Bronx. His twenty-two audio recordings and seven DVDs consistently win "Best Children's" awards from organizations such as Parents' Choice and the Association For Independent Music. His songs are used daily by thousands of parents, educators and human service professionals to help families discuss sensitive issues such as child abuse, loss & grief and chemical dependency. He's acted on stage and television, directed a feature film, and he performs extensively at conferences, festivals and concerts throughout

the United States and Canada as well as hosting annual training workshops at his Otter Space Conference Center in northern California. He lives in Topanga, CA with his wife, actress/director Ellen Geer.

The AREA board is now accepting applications from member organizations for the Rico Palotta Innovation Grant. Click here for more information or download the application

 

 

New!!

The Troubled and Troubling Child is now available for purchase as an electronic book. It is available in formats for Kindle, Nook, Ipad, Kobo and more.

 

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The latest book on Re-education, Helping Troubled Children and Youth, is now available for purchase.

 

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