The American Re-EDucation Association
The American
Re-EDucation
Association
 AREA,
the American Re-EDucation Association, 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.Through AREA, every member of an agency's staff becomes attuned to the Re-ED Principles and practices, enabling them to function as an integral part of a unified team. Social workers, psychologists, educators, therapists and developmental specialists learn to work together in a coordinated, effective way. And, when an entire staff shares the Re-ED philosophy, a foundation of learning and growth is created. This benefits the troubled child and his or her family because a consistent, strength-based, principle-driven message and approach is a mainstay of success. Staff members also benefit when they are unified in both philosophy and practice. Isolation, hopelessness and exhaustion can drain the most talented and dedicated professionals. Through AREA, members can depend on a true community of caring, passionate colleagues that share, support, energize and celebrate. |
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AREA logo is a drawing of the sculpture COME PLAY by Katherine
Blackman Haven. The original was on Nicholas Hobbs' desk. An enlarged bronze casting stands in front of the Nicholas Hobbs Laboratory at Vanderbilt University. |
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The 2010 AREA Conference will be hosted by Familylinks. |
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If you are interested in AREA membership please use our contact page. Newest Sponsoring Members: St. John's Home for Children, Wheeling WV Partnership for Children, Families and Adults, Chattanooga, TN See other organizations that are part of this supportive professional network: Check our Membership Page
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Lisa Shepard has been hired as the administrator of the American Re-EDucation Association after a national search. Lisa was welcomed by the AREA Board during the board meeting in February in Nashville. Lisa brings 30 years of varied experience in services to children and families to her new position. She has served in direct care, supervision and executive management capacities in Re-ED organizations in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. While serving as administrator of AREA, Lisa will also continue to serve as an associate trainer/consultant with Reclaiming Youth International. Lisa replaces Mark Freado, who served as executive director of AREA since 1996 and resigned in December 2008.
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