Donald Perras (dperras)
Retired professor of Special Education, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT. Taught primarily special educators working with students displaying social - emotional - behavioral disorders. Created / taught behavior management graduate course between 1972 - 2010.
Consultant in 282 CT schools assisting staff with instructional practices / classroom management techniques. Coached approximately 1, 200 educators, particularly 'beginners,' in mostly urban / transitional communities.
Specialize in 'teacher mental health' training to embellish behavioral skills that neutralize stressors linked to managing challenging misbehavior.