Chief Executive Officer Bio

Frank A. Fecser, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer

As CEO of Positive Education Program, Dr. Fecser directs and manages an organization that touches the lives of 3,000 children and their families annually, employs 600 caring professionals, and operates a budget approaching $50 million.

Dr. Fecser's background as a teacher, case manager, and Day Treatment Center administrator enables him to speak with "front-line" experience and offer practical skills that can be put into immediate use by participants. He has consulted widely with programs across the country, developing day treatment models and conducting statewide training institutes for teachers, special educators and mental health professionals.

In addition to serving as executive director for Positive Education Program, Dr. Fecser is the co-founder of the Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI) Institute and is a co-author of the recently published book, Life Space Crisis Intervention: Talking with Students in Conflict. LSCI is an advanced therapeutic strategy that has become one of the most critical and successful intervention strategies for those working with challenging youth. Additionally, he is a Contributing Editor for Reclaiming Children and Youth and co-author of the LSCI video series.

Dr. Fecser was one of sixteen recipients of the Hearts of Hope award given by Beech Brook in participation with The Plain Dealer. He is the 2003 recipient of the prestigious Spirit of Crazy Horse Award, an award given by Reclaiming Youth International to those who bring courage to the discouraged through their outstanding contributions to children and youth.