DIANE BECKER: FOUNDER OF AVENUE FOR CHANGE

(ILCSW) Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Il. Dept of Professional Regulation #149008662

(NCCJTS) Nationally Certified Clinical Juvenile Treatment Specialist / National Association of Forensic Counselors #26004

(CEU PROVIDER) Continuing Education Provider for Social Work and Professional Counselors/IL. Dept of Professional Regulation #159001024

(CPDU PROVIDER) Continuing Education Provider for Teachers/IL State Board of Education #08072319253292

(NASW) National Association of Social Work U.S. Representative of International Exchange Program (Germany/England) / 1994-1996

(MSW) Master of Social Work :  Specializing in Community Mental Health / (U of I) University of Illinois 1991

(BSW) Bachelor of Science  :   Minor in Sociology  / (ISU) Illinois State University 1988

(2009) Illinois Chapter of National Association of Social Work-(I-NASW) / State-Wide Conference Planning Committee

(2010) Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children-(I-NAEYC) / State-Wide Conference Planning Committee

 Diane Becker is highlighted by the National Association of Professional Women for her accomplishments.  She has over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and community groups.   Ms. Becker has advocated for children and families on a local, regional, state, and international level for access to education, healthcare, and mental health services. Her experience includes community mental health, public school settings, local hospitals for acute care and trauma, and private practice.  Specialized focus over the years has been program and organizational development.     

Currently, Ms. Becker is a consultant for Illinois School Districts to focus on meeting requirements established by the Illinois School Board of Education in pursuant to Illinois Children's Mental Health Act for incorporating social and emotional development into the educational program for all children.  

Ms. Becker also provides program development services to mental health organizations: training and professional development for counselors and clinicians seeking effective methods for change through an educational-learning-brain focal point of treatment. 

Ms. Becker is currently a clinical facilitator as well as a public speaker delivering conferences to professionals and the general public.

Avenue For Change is an (EBP) evidence base practice which utilizes theory, research, and known methods of effective intervention to maximize success.