Events in December 2021
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid
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12/01/2021The 6-hour course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics include • Common signs and symptoms of mental illness in this age group, including » Anxiety » Depression » Eating disorders » Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) • Common signs and symptoms of substance use • How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis • How to connect the person with help • New: Expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care and the impact of social media and bullying. Two weeks of pre~work required prior to in~person training.
Registration Deadline: November 17, 2021
Time: 8:30~3:00 (Sign-in starts at 8:00 AM ~ 8:30 AM)
Where: Williamsport Blast Office (delivered virtually if restrictions require)
Act 48: 6 hours
Cost: $125 (includes materials and lunch)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTERFor more information visit their website: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
- Emotional Poverty
Emotional Poverty
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12/08/2021Join us for a one-hour virtual informational session with Dr. Ruby Payne, the author of Emotional Poverty. During this one-hour we will discuss her two most recent publications Emotional Poverty in All Demographics: How to Reduce Anger, Anxiety, and Violence in the Classroom and Emotional Poverty: Safer Students and Less-Stressed Teachers. Based on the recent publications, participants should:
- Gain an understanding of origins of anger, anxiety, and avoidance
- Learn language to talk about brain regulation, integration, and emotional competence
- Receive tools to reduce anger, anxiety, and avoidance, plus promote good behavior
- Help manage the “classroom dance” between educators and students
- Identify the differences in male and female emotional processing
Featuring author Dr. Ruby Payne, Ph.D.
Date: December 8, 2021 – 1:00pm-2:00pm
Cost: No charge
Virtual – Zoom link will be sent to registered participants prior to the event.
- BL@ST Psychologist Meeting
BL@ST Psychologist Meeting
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12/10/2021 - Trauma Informed Educators Collaborative ~ Individual and Bundle options
Trauma Informed Educators Collaborative ~ Individual and Bundle options
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12/13/2021In this collaborative, we will be focusing on the Four R’s of Trauma-Informed Care from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as it relates to student development and school culture. Each session will offer evidence-based practices that will help you develop a deeper understanding of trauma, its impact on both educators’ and students’ learning and engagement, and strategies for avoiding re-traumatization. Additionally, we will guide participants through professional standards of care that can help to prevent burnout and assist in building better relationships with colleagues and students. Training will be given in a learning and workshopping format and geared toward School Counselors, School Psychologists, and School Resource Officers, along with any other educator wishing to learn the most influential trauma-informed practices for their district. Attendance at all four sessions is required.
Districts have the option buddle this collaborative with Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) and QPR Suicide Prevention Training for up to 6 people for an additional cost. (ACT 48 will be in addition to the 18 hours listed here) (Dates for YMHFA and QPR training TBD)
Session 1: REALIZE the impact of trauma on student learning and the impact it has on school climate
Session 2: RECOGNIZE the signs of trauma in students, families, staff members, and the community
Session 3: RESPOND by integrating evidence-based practices related to trauma into your school and district
Session 4: RESIST re-traumatization of students, families, and staff.
DATES & PLACES: Canton 9/20/21 & 11/8/2021 & Williamsport 10/18/2021 & 12/13/2021
TIME: 9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM (Sign in begins at 8:30 AM)
INDIVIDUAL COST: $100
TO REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL CLICK HERE
BUNDLE OF SIX COST: $1000
- Innovation & Technology Collaborative SYE 2022
Innovation & Technology Collaborative SYE 2022
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12/14/2021With the commitment of the state funds to promote the growth of equitable STEM opportunities for all students, we are again able to offer participation in ITC at no cost to districts. The Innovation & Technology Collaborative (ITC) is a network of educators and administrators interested in implementing 21st Century approaches to transform teaching and learning.
ACT 48: 4.5 hours
Canton,USA - Making Ends Meet for Students from Poverty Series
Making Ends Meet for Students from Poverty Series
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12/16/2021Making Ends Meet for Students from Poverty Series is to address the opportunity and access gap for economically disadvantaged students. In collaboration with the Lycoming County United Way, this will be done through creating sustainable partnerships and educational resources through a community poverty simulation and a professional development series.
09/28/2021 Keynote speaker Dr. Paul Gorski introduces the series. (8:30 AM ~ 11:30 AM)
10/26/2021 Diversity & Inclusion ~ Part 1 (8:30 AM ~ 11:30 AM)
Choose one of the following Simulations:
11/03/2021 Poverty Simulation for Lycoming County Educators ONLY (9:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM)
11/04/2021 Poverty Simulation for Bradford, Sullivan and Tioga County Educators ONLY (9:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM)11/11/2021 Diversity & Inclusion ~ Part 2 (8:30 AM ~ 11:30 AM)
12/16/2021 Diversity & Inclusion ~ Part 3 (8:30 AM ~ 11:30 AM)This is a multi session event and you must attend the Keynote, the 3 parts of Diversity & Inclusion and ONE of the Simulations to receive ACT 48 credit.
ACT 48: 18 Credits
ZOOM Links will be sent closer to the event start dates.
REGISTER by 09/25/2021