A Child Called It - 2021 Para Educator Book Study

May 17, 2021

Special Education

Dave Pelzer's astonishing, disturbing account of his early years describes one of the most severe child-abuse cases in California history. This book spent over 175 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list and was also nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.

Dave was in first grade when his unstable alcoholic mother began attacking him. Until he was in fifth grade, she starved, beat, and psychologically ravaged her son. Eventually denying even his identity, Dave's mother called him an "it" instead of using his name. Relentlessly, she drove him to the brink of death before authorities finally stepped in. With faith and hope, Dave grew determined to survive. He also knew that he needed to share his story.

A Child Called "It" is the first of three books that chronicle his life. Through publications and public appearances, Dave is now recognized as one of the nation's most effective and respected speakers about child abuse.

Join the discussion regarding the evolution of child abuse reporting in our education system and the discussion of trauma awareness. 

**Hours can be used for 20-21 or 21-22 School Year

May 17, 2021-June 7, 2021 (see specific dates below)

·  May 17, 2021 3:00-4:00 pm Organizational meeting via Zoom

·  Week of May 24th Online Book Study via Google Doc Submission

·  Week of May 31st Online Book Study via Google Doc Submission

·  June 7, 2021  3:00-4:00 pm Book Study Discussion via Zoom

How it works:

 1. Check out the book from the library or purchase it.

2. Check your email for the ZOOM link one week prior to the meeting.

3. Join into ZOOM using the link provided.

4. Read the book as outlined and shared during our first organizational meeting

5. Get ready to share your thoughts and ideas as we journey through the book together in a flexible zoom and google doc format.

6. If you are not present for a ZOOM meeting, you will be required to provide a written summary of the chapters covered in order to receive your hours.

      7. A certificate with your 15 credit hours will be issued upon completion of the book study

Register

Registration closed on 5/17/2021

Available Credit or Activity Hours

Act 48 Activity Hours
15.0 Hours
Teaching and Learning Professional Development Teaching Techniques and Strategies
Free

Sessions

Monday, May 17
3 - 4pm
A Child called It