model to capture important themes of belonging . Participants will also be engaged in activities that explore belonging .
Presenters
Christine Scholma , EdD , Associate Professor , Trinity Christian College Deborah Schadler , PhD , Assistant Dean , Gwynedd Mercy University
Christine Scholma , Ed . D . is a doctoral graduate of Gwynedd Mercy University . She serves as Associate Professor of Special Education , Trinity Christian College . Scholma is currently the principal investigator for a grant project in which she is exploring programming for students with ID on campuses locally and nationally in preparation for developing programming at Trinity Christian College .
Deborah Schadler , PhD , currently serves as the Assistant Dean of Education in the School of Business and Education at Gwynedd Mercy University . She has served as a full time faculty member since 1999 . She is the founder and director of the Autism Institute of Gwynedd Mercy University . Dr . Schadler was instrumental in establishing the Integrated Studies Program at the University , serving as the principal investigator for the initial grant funding launching the program . Dr . Schadler works closely with Pennsylvania Training and Technology Assistance Network ( PATTAN ) engaging in significant activities in the Project Max and P2G projects .
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Act 48 credits or a certificate of completion are available to those who complete the
required evaluation .