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Fall 2023 Community Partnerships Events
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Date: August 9, 14, 22, 2023
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Location: Virtual
Time: 9:00am - 1:30pm
SCECHs & SW CEUs: Available
Facilitators: Stacey Doyle, Celeste Gentile, DarNesha Green, & Shannon Novara
Target Audience: School staff & community partners working with adolescents in Washtenaw County schools
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. Participants will first need to complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class before participating in this 4.5-hour, instructor-led videoconference.
High School Leadership Team Data Retreat
Date: August 10 & November 15, 2023
Location: WISD, TLC
Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Facilitator: Various
SCECHs & SWCEUs: SCECHs Available, CEUs Pending
Target Audience: High School Leadership Teams
A 4-part series for the school year to support High School leadership teams, as well as connect the staff with other Washtenaw County secondary teachers and leaders. The retreats will cover the following areas throughout the school year, and more: Connecting and team-building, What are we doing with data and why, Collective Efficacy, Google Studio with prompts and direction, Street Data - finding your data - what will you pull in between and what will you do about it.To register, please contact Jessica Carruba at jcarruba@washtenawisd.org.
Advanced Restorative Practices: Family Group Decision Making
Date: August 15 - August 16, 2023 Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: WISD, TLC Facilitator: Dr. Keisha N. Allen
Target Audience: Educators SCECHs & SW CEUs: Pending Family group decision making (FGDM) is a process that provides families with an opportunity to bring together larger family networks—aunts, uncles, grandparents, neighbors, friends—to make important decisions that might otherwise be made by professionals. This process of engaging and empowering families to make their own decisions and plans for their family members’ well-being seems to lead to better outcomes, less conflict with professionals, more informal support and improved family functioning (Merkel-Holguin, Nixon & Burford, 2003).
Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) Training
Date: August 17 & August 18, 2023
Location: WCC ML150
SCECHs & CEUs: Available
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Facilitators: Various Certified CSTAG Trainers
Target Audience: Principals, Asst. principals, school mental health professionals, school resources officers, etc.
Under the CSTAG model, school-based multidisciplinary teams take a problem-solving approach by identifying students in need of assistance before their conflicts escalate into violence. A flexible case-by-case evaluation process is used that considers the individual circumstances and context of student behavior. CSTAG teams triage cases by gathering relevant information and using a decision tree to distinguish transient threats that can be easily resolved from substantive threats that pose a serious risk of violence.
Community Mental Health Crisis Support for Children & Families
Date: August 24, 2023
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Facilitator: Melisa Tasker Location: Zoom
SCECHs & SWCEUs: Available
Target Audience: Counselors, social workers, psychologists, principals, or youth serving organizations.
Have you ever needed advice or support with a young person experiencing a crisis? Come learn about how to access the CMH 24-hour mobile crisis team, obtain training on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, and review the countywide protocol used if a young person is referred to UM Psychiatric Emergency Services.
Education Project Introduction Training
Date: August 31, 2023
Location: WISD-TLC
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Facilitator: Sarah Hierman
Target Audience: Anyone working with young people experiencing some type of need that may create a barrier to school attendance.
This introductory session will provide an overview of the services offered by Education Project (EP), how to access services, and how EP works with youth, families, and the community to identify needed resources to eliminate barriers for families.
C4S Caring for Students
Community Mental Health Crisis Support for Children & Families
Date: September 18, 2023
Location: WISD, TLC
SCECHs & SWCEUs: Available
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Facilitator: Melisa Tasker
Target Audience: Counselors, social workers, psychologists, principals, or youth serving organizations.
Have you ever needed advice or support with a young person experiencing a crisis? Come learn about how to access the CMH 24-hour mobile crisis team, obtain training on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, and review the countywide protocol used if a young person is referred to UM Psychiatric Emergency Services.
Introduction to BhWorks & C4S Training
Date: September 20, 2023
Location: WISD, TLC
Time: 9:30am - 10:30pm
Facilitator: Sarah Hierman
Target Audience: School administrators, behavioral health professionals (i.e., school counselors, social workers, psychologists, etc )
These introductory sessions will include a demonstration of the Behavioral Health Works (BhWorks) platform, complete with included assessments and screeners, as well as an overview of how Caring for Students (C4S) is to be implemented in schools Learn more about how to engage with these systems and begin monitoring supports provided to students
Education Project Introduction Training
Date: September 21, 2023
Location: WISD-TLC
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Facilitator: Sarah Hierman
Target Audience: Anyone working with young people experiencing some type of need that may create a barrier to school attendance
This introductory session will provide an overview of the services offered by Education Project (EP), how to access services, and how EP works with youth, families, and the community to identify needed resources to eliminate barriers for families.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Date: September 22, 2023
Location: Virtual
Time: 8:30am - 1:00pm
SCECHs & SW CEUs: Available
Facilitators: Stacey Doyle, Celeste Gentile, DarNesha Green, & Shannon Novara
Target Audience: School staff and community partners working with adolescents in Washtenaw County schools
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. Participants will first need to complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class before participating in this 4.5-hour, instructor-led videoconference.
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
Date: September 25, 2023 Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Zoom Target Audience: School Staff
SCECHs & SW CEUs: Pending
In this interactive session, attendees will learn about the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experience) Study, the brain science that connects ACEs to poor health outcomes, and how we can all work to build resilience in children to help mitigate ACEs. This course will be offered via Zoom at three different times. You only need to choose one date.
High in Plain Sight: Current Drug Trends Training, presented by Tall Cop Says Stop
Date: September 28, 2023 Time: Professionals - 8:30am - 11:30am
Location: EMU, Student Center, Ballroom A
Time: Community - 6:30pm - 7:45pm
SCECHs & SW CEUs: Pending
Facilitator: Tall Cop, Jermaine Halloway
Target Audience: School staff, medical staff, law enforcement, court staff, and community organizations
Attendees will gain the knowledge and confidence to help prevent and quickly identify: Alcohol and/or drug use and abuse trends. Indicators of possible at-risk individuals. Products, stash compartments, clothing brands, lingo, etc.
C4S Caring for Students
Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) Training
Date: October 10, 2023
Location: WISD, TLC
SCECHs & CEUs: Available
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Facilitators: Various Certified CSTAG Trainers
Target Audience: Principals, Asst. principals, school mental health professionals, school resources officers, etc.
Under the CSTAG model, school-based multidisciplinary teams take a problem-solving approach by identifying students in need of assistance before their conflicts escalate into violence. A flexible case-by-case evaluation process is used that considers the individual circumstances and context of student behavior. CSTAG teams triage cases by gathering relevant information and using a decision tree to distinguish transient threats that can be easily resolved from substantive threats that pose a serious risk of violence.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Date: October 16, 2023
Location: Virtual
Time: 8:30am - 1:00pm
SCECHs & SW CEUs: Available
Facilitators: Stacey Doyle, Celeste Gentile, DarNesha Green, & Shannon Novara
Target Audience: School staff and community partners working with adolescents in Washtenaw County schools
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. Participants will first need to complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class before participating in this 4.5-hour, instructor-led videoconference.
Introduction to BhWorks & C4S Training
Date: October 18, 2023
Location: WISD, TLC
Time: 9:30am - 10:30pm
Facilitator: Sarah Hierman
Target Audience: School administrators, behavioral health professionals (i e , school counselors, social workers, psychologists, etc )
These introductory sessions will include a demonstration of the Behavioral Health Works (BhWorks) platform, complete with included assessments and screeners, as well as an overview of how Caring for Students (C4S) is to be implemented in schools Learn more about how to engage with these systems and begin monitoring supports provided to students
Education Project Introduction Training
Date: October 19, 2023
Location: WISD-TLC
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Facilitator: Sarah Hierman
Target Audience: Anyone working with young people experiencing some type of need that may create a barrier to school attendance
This introductory session will provide an overview of the services offered by Education Project (EP), how to access services, and how EP works with youth, families, and the community to identify needed resources to eliminate barriers for families.
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
Date: October 25, 2023
Time: 7:00am -9:00pm
Location: Zoom Target Audience: School Staff
SCECHs & SW CEUs: Pending
In this interactive session, attendees will learn about the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experience) Study, the brain science that connects ACEs to poor health outcomes, and how we can all work to build resilience in children to help mitigate ACEs. This course will be offered via Zoom at three different times. You only need to choose one date.
Title Coordinator Network Meeting
Date: October 26, 2023 Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: WISD, TLC
Facilitator: Sarah Hierman
Target Audience: LEA Title Coordinators and Business Office Officials managing Title funds
These meetings will provide a space to discuss best practices around navigating the requirements associated with managing federal Title funds. Each session will provide a new topic for discussion and offer an opportunity for Coordinators to discuss challenges in managing aspects of their role.
Restorative Practices Days 1 & 2
Date: Nov 1st - Nov 2nd Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: WISD, TLC Facilitator: Dr. Keisha N. Allen
Target Audience: School Staff
SCECHs & SW CEUs: Available
Day 1: Introduction to Restorative Practices focuses on key concepts of Restorative Practices and how they are used to build strong, healthy relationships, resolve challenges, and build social capital. The concepts involve reflection and awareness of one's self and one's practice.
Day 2: Using Circles Effectively applies fundamental processes of Restorative Practices and enables participants to practice techniques, including how to optimally utilize circles in any setting. Facilitated by Black Family Development, Inc., a licensed partner of the International Institute of Restorative Practices.
C4S Caring for Students
Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) Training
Date: November 9, 2023
Location: WISD, TLC
SCECHs & CEUs: Available
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Facilitators: Various Certified CSTAG Trainers
Target Audience: Principals, Asst principals, school mental health professionals, school resources officers, etc.
Under the CSTAG model, school-based multidisciplinary teams take a problem-solving approach by identifying students in need of assistance before their conflicts escalate into violence. A flexible case-by-case evaluation process is used that considers the individual circumstances and context of student behavior. CSTAG teams triage cases by gathering relevant information and using a decision tree to distinguish transient threats that can be easily resolved from substantive threats that pose a serious risk of violence.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Date: November 14, 2023 Time: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Virtual
SCECHs & SW CEUs: Available
Facilitators: Stacey Doyle, Celeste Gentile, DarNesha Green, & Shannon Novara
Target Audience: School staff and community partners working with adolescents in Washtenaw County schools
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. Participants will first need to complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class before participating in this 4.5-hour, instructor-led videoconference.
Introduction to BhWorks & C4S Training
Date: November 15, 2023
Location: WISD, TLC
Time: 9:30am - 10:30pm
Facilitator: Sarah Hierman
Target Audience: School administrators, behavioral health professionals (i.e., school counselors, social workers, psychologists, etc )
These introductory sessions will include a demonstration of the Behavioral Health Works (BhWorks) platform, complete with included assessments and screeners, as well as an overview of how Caring for Students (C4S) is to be implemented in schools Learn more about how to engage with these systems and begin monitoring supports provided to students
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
Date: November 15, 2023 Time: 7:00am -9:00pm
Location: Zoom Target Audience: School Staff
SCECHs & SW CEUs: Pending
In this interactive session, attendees will learn about the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experience) Study, the brain science that connects ACEs to poor health outcomes, and how we can all work to build resilience in children to help mitigate ACEs. This course will be offered via Zoom at three different times. You only need to choose one date.
Education Project Introduction Training
Date: November 30, 2023
Location: WISD-TLC
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Facilitator: Sarah Hierman
Target Audience: Anyone working with young people experiencing some type of need that may create a barrier to school attendance
This introductory session will provide an overview of the services offered by Education Project (EP), how to access services, and how EP works with youth, families, and the community to identify needed resources to eliminate barriers for families.
