Information for A Framework for Understanding Poverty - the Book

Event Information
Title	A Framework for Understanding Poverty - the Book
Presenter(s)
Contact hours	2.5
Sponsor agency	Northeast Resource Center
Dates and times
Format	Alternative delivery/Self-directed
Description This alternative delivery professional development opportunity is for all GED/ESOL teachers and directors. "Ruby K. Payne, Pd.D. is an expert on the mindset of economic classes and crossing economic lines for love, work, education and social change. If you work with people in poverty, some understanding of how different their world is from yours will be invaluable. This breakthrough book gives you practical, real-world support and guidance to improve your effectiveness in working with people from all socioeconomic backgrounds." The activity involves the following steps: 1. Read the book A Framework for Poverty 2. After reading the book, write a reaction paper focusing on how the materials relate to your teaching experience or program. 3. Return the book with your reaction paper and evaluation form, and a Certificate of Completion will be sent to you. Contact hours for this activity are 2.5 hrs.

Sponsor agency contact Information
Contact name/agency		Contact email
Contact phone numbers	(216)261-7076 (800)361-7076