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James Levin, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education, Director of Advising for the Eberly College of Science at Penn State University and an educational consultant. Dr. Levin has consulted with hundreds of school districts, alternative schools and treatment centers nationwide on the management of disruptive behavior and effective instruction. He is a nationally recognized expert in methods of influencing appropriate behavior, motivation, and self-esteem. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on classroom management, effective instruction, self-esteem, and motivation.

Dr. Levin is co-author of the books The Principles of Classroom Management: A Professional Decision Making-Model and The Self-Control Classroom: Understanding and Managing the Disruptive Behavior of All Students Including Students with ADHD. In addition, he has published numerous articles on classroom management and effective instruction.

Dr. Levin's dynamic presentation style makes him a sought after speaker. He previously taught mathematics and science at the secondary level in inner city, suburban, and residential schools for disruptive youth.

John Shanken-Kaye, Ph.D., is a PA licensed psychologist and educational consultant in private practice in Doylestown, PA. He has for many years worked effectively with children, adolescents, their families, and teachers. Dr. Shanken-Kaye is a nationally recognized expert in methods of influencing appropriate behavior, motivation, and self-esteem. A Diplomate in Forensic Psychology and Counseling (ABPS, AAFC), he is a therapist for the Bucks County Juvenile Court, as well as a consultant to many school districts, alternative schools and treatment centers on the topics of behavior management, treatment of Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder and ADHD.

Dr. Shanken-Kaye is co-author, with Dr. James Levin, of the book The Self-Control Classroom: Understanding and Managing the Disruptive Behavior of All Students Including Students with ADHD. He brings a new understanding to the behavioral and emotional difficulties of all children, adolescents, and adults.

A sought after speaker, Dr. Shanken-Kaye has provided inservice education across the country to thousands of teachers and parents on the topics of classroom management, the causes of disruption, violent and delinquent behavior, effective parenting, self-esteem and motivation.