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  • 4 Jan 2024 10:12 AM | Anne Zaslofsky (Administrator)

    Restorative Circle and Chats Trainings, February 2024

    The Minnesota Department of Education, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Center is offering restorative practices trainings during February 2024.

    • Circle 1 – Building Community - Fee: $330.00
      • February 26, 27, 28 and 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Online or at the Minnesota Department of Education
    • Restorative Chats – Fee: $250.00
      • February 26, 27, and 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Minnesota Department of Education
    • Re-set Circles - a three-hour circle for educators who want to explore with others ways to reset their use of circle in their classroom or program – Fee: Free
      • Thursday, February 15, 8-11 a.m., Online
      • Saturday, February 17, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., Online
      • Tuesday, February 20, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Online
    • First Steps—an RP Overview – Fee: Free
      • February 6, In-person, Location TBD

    Register for the February RP Trainings. If you have questions, please contact Nancy Riestenberg, nancy.riestenberg@state.mn.us, 651-582-8433 or Grace Yang, grace.yang@state.mn.us, 651-582-8777.


  • 24 Aug 2023 7:26 AM | Anne Zaslofsky (Administrator)

    Intro to ASD: Best Practices for Diagnostic Assessment (VIRTUAL)

    The purpose of this workshop is to provide an introduction to best practices for diagnostic evaluation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The primary focus is on diagnostic evaluation of children, but we will cover some issues related to assessment of ASD in adolescents and adults. The workshop is designed for people who are relatively new to diagnostic evaluation of ASD. We will provide an overview of the essential components that are needed to evaluate DSM-5 criteria for ASD, and we will also review commonly used diagnostic tools. This course may be helpful as a prerequisite for people who will be seeking more focused and in-depth training on specific diagnostic instruments, or on more complex issues related to differential diagnosis.

    Friday, September 15, 2023, 11am-3pm EST (8am-12pm PST)

    https://psychiatry.weill.cornell.edu/education-training/autism/gain-workshops

  • 21 Sep 2022 4:53 PM | Anne Zaslofsky (Administrator)

    These offerings are a collaboration between the Minnesota Department of Education’s Project AWARE & COMPASS teams.

    Target Audience: Administrators, Directors of Student Support Services, Lead Social Workers, school leaders interested in enhancing their system of supports for student mental health and wellbeing

    Foundations of Comprehensive School Mental Health

    In this training, participants will develop an understanding of the definition, core features, and value of comprehensive school mental health systems. By the end of this module, participants will be able to: 1) define comprehensive school mental health systems; 2) describe the six core features of comprehensive school mental health systems; & 3) describe three reasons why comprehensive school mental health is important. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance that they can submit for CEUs.

    Dates & Times
    • Monday, October 3, 9:00 – 10:30 AM
    • Wednesday, October 12, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
    Commitment

    Participants will be expected to complete a short amount of pre-work sent 2 weeks prior to the training date as well as the 1.5 hours of live, virtual training

    Registration Link

    Teaming

    This session will focus on Teaming. By the end of this module, participants will be able to: 1) define a school mental health team and at least 3 functions of school mental health teams; 2) describe at least 3 reasons why school mental health teams are valuable; & 3) describe best practices for teaming. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance that they can submit for CEUs.

    Date & Time

    • Wednesday, November 9, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
    Commitment

    We highly encourage participants attend a Foundations of Comprehensive School Mental Health training in October as a pre-requisite.

    Participants will be expected to complete a short amount of pre-work sent 2 weeks prior to the training date as well as the 1.5 hours of live, virtual training

    Participants will be expected to complete a short amount of pre-work sent 2 weeks prior to the training date as well as the 1.5 hours of live, virtual training

    Registration Link

    Needs Assessment & Resource Mapping

    This session will focus on Needs Assessment & Resource Mapping. By the end of this module, participants will be able to: 1) define needs assessment and resource mapping; 2) describe at least 3 reasons why needs assessments and resource mapping are valuable for schools; & 3) describe best practices for needs assessment and resource mapping. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance that they can submit for CEUs.
    Date & Time
    • Monday, December 5, 9:00 – 10:30 AM

    Commitment

    We highly encourage participants attend a Foundations of Comprehensive School Mental Health training in October as a pre-requisite.

    Participants will be expected to complete a short amount of pre-work sent 2 weeks prior to the training date as well as the 1.5 hours of live, virtual training

    Registration Link

  • 21 Sep 2022 4:51 PM | Anne Zaslofsky (Administrator)
    • YMHFA is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. YMHFA is designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The 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 covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. By the end of the training, participants will be able to recognize and respond to the signs of mental health or addictions challenges or crises in young people age 12-18. YMHFA meets educator suicide prevention/mental illness training requirement per MN statute 122A.187 as determined by district. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance that they can submit for CEUs.

    •  Dates & Times

    • Friday, October 21, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

    • Friday, December 9, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

    • Friday, December 16, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

    • Commitment

    • This training is a blended training, meaning it includes both an individual, self-paced component as well as a live, virtual component. Participants are required to complete 2 hours of self-paced pre-work before gaining access to the live, 5.5 hour training portion. If a participant does not complete the pre-work at least 2 days prior to the session start date, their registration will be cancelled.

    • Participants will need access to stable internet, use a laptop or Chromebook in order to have full access to all Zoom features, & keep their camera on the whole training to confirm full attendance.

    • Registration link

  • 21 Sep 2022 4:50 PM | Anne Zaslofsky (Administrator)
    • This presentation is an introduction to the HEARTS (Healthy Environments And Response to Trauma in Schools) Framework, as well as an in-depth dive into the first HEARTS Framework Core Guiding Principle: Understanding Trauma & Stress. By the end of the training participants will: 1) receive an introduction to the HEARTS Framework and its six Core Guiding Principles; 2) understand the stress continuum, the biological stress response, types of trauma including racial trauma and the ACEs study; 3) learn how experiences of trauma can impact brain development and the central nervous system which impact learning, self-regulation, and subsequent behavior; & 4) learn strategies for classroom/school application. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance that they can submit for CEUs.

    • Dates & Times

    • Monday, October 17, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
    • Tuesday, November 8, 8:30 – 10:30 AM


  • 27 May 2022 2:43 PM | Kendal Ursin (Administrator)

    Gustavus Adolphus College hosts a Nobel Conference every year that brings in leading scientist and practitioners from around the world to present on and discuss topics. Previously, the conference has been about everything from cancer to climate change to addiction to economics to the brain. This year, the topic is “Mental Health (In)Equity and Young People” which seems perfect for school psychs!

    Here is the conference website: https://gustavus.edu/events/nobelconference/2022/

    Here is the schedule: https://gustavus.edu/events/nobelconference/2022/Schedule.php

    It’s a two-day conference that only costs $75 total for general seating and $120 total for reserved seating, excluding food. Honestly, a really great deal and it’d be really great to get a bunch of school psychs to go! 

  • 25 May 2022 1:18 PM | Kendal Ursin (Administrator)

    Explore the benefits of joining APA courtesy of APA Division 16!


    APA Divsion 16 Flyer.pdf

  • 19 Apr 2022 9:45 AM | Kendal Ursin (Administrator)

    SAVE the DATE (and RSVP so we get a count for the Presentations in particular) for May 6th Retirement Party for Dr. Peg Potter! and networking Lunch and Continuing Ed opportunity for School Psychologists. See links below for more information and to RSVP for any or all of the events.

     I also attached a document with the details you could use to request time to attend!

    Meet at the Boulder Tap House (Mhd) for lunch if you can and then starting at 1:00 in the MSUM student union Dawn Miller and Jamie Berg-Gramer will be presenting on "Integrating Systems of Behavioral and Mental Health: Tiers 1-3" followed by Sarah How presenting on "Practical Strategies for Educators' Well Being". NCSP CEUs will be available. At 3:30 Dr. Potter's Retirement Party kicks off! for community and campus guests.

    To RSVP for any or all of these events (or to leave a message for Dr. Potter if you can't be there) here is a Link: https://forms.gle/fBHhdwoKhMWh8mKg6

    For more details about the schedule and presentations see attached or click here:

    Peg Day.docx

    Let’s Learn Together and Celebrate the Impact Dr. Potter 

     has had on School Psychology and on each of us! 

  • 19 Apr 2022 9:06 AM | Jessie Kember (Administrator)

    Description: This award, sponsored by Division 16, will support two (2) school-based school psychologists to attend the APA Annual Convention in Minneapolis, MN August 4th – 6th. Specifically, this award provides convention registration waivers to defer the costs of registration for two school-based school psychologists who are members of APA Division 16.

    Eligibility:

    • Member of APA Division 16
    • Primary practice setting is within the K-12 schools
    • Those receiving any APA travel reimbursement for convention attendance are ineligible 

    How to Apply:

    Email Kristin Rispoli, D16 Convention Chair: 1) confirming your APA Division 16 membership, 2) school-based employment setting, and 3) a 300-word response to the following question: Why are you interested in attending the APA Annual Convention?

    Applications are due by April 29.


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