Why Try? Motivating Students with Challenges

Christian Moore is a licensed clinical social worker working with at-risk adolescents with conduct disorders and learning disabilities. He will share his personal struggle with learning disabilities and describe the Why Try Program, which he created to help motivate students. The "Why Try" program is a set of practical tools to teach children with learning differencies. It is now mandated in all schools in Nevada and Utah. Mr. Moore was an intern in the Clinton White House, and has an MSW from Birgham Young University.