January 2020
POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS: WHAT COMES NEXT FOR ME?
Presenters: Cheri Sylla, WSPEI Family Engagement Coordinator, CESA #1, Amanda Jones, Transition Services Coordinator, CESA #1, Cindi Pichler, AT Program Manager, IndependenceFirst, Post-Secondary Rep Panel, Student Panelists Deciding what to do after high school is a big decision for students with disabilities and their families. Knowing about the process, what supports are available, and how to get through it all is important. This session will include a discussion of the planning and decision-making process (PTP Development), a discussion on accommodations…
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ANXIETY IN CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS
Presenter: Amanda Heins, Psy.D., Adolescent Center for OCD and Anxiety, Rogers Memorial Hospital In this presentation, we’ll explore different types of anxiety children/adolescents may experience, as well as how anxiety can manifest in different settings such as home and school. From there, we’ll discuss common pitfalls well-intending parents/school providers can fall into (also known as symptom accommodation) and effective strategies parents/school providers can use to support their child/student. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »PARENTING AND TEACHING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC
Presenters: Gena Santharam, Director of Education, Genesee Lake School and Jody Calarco, School Counselor, Richmond School District Love and Logic is a philosophy of raising and teaching children which allows adults to be happier, empowered, and more skilled in their interactions with children. Love and Logic offers adults an alternative way to communicate with children. The Love and Logic techniques produce results because the techniques are simple, practical, and easy to learn. The concepts behind Love and Logic place a…
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ADOLESCENT DRUG TRENDS, GETTING PAST NO, AND PARENTAL SUPPORT
Presenters: Jason Relle, LCPC—Clinical Director, Mary Egan, MAM, CADC—Director of Outreach, Jami Ditto, MS, CADC—Community Relations Coordinator, Rosecrance Health Network Talking to a teenager about substance abuse and or treatment can be a huge challenge for even the most involved, well-meaning parent or adult. Rosecrance presenters will cover how to talk with your teen, trends in behavioral and drug treatment, the recovery process and the importance of family support. Rosecrance is a private, non-profit organization offering comprehensive, nationally accredited, evidence-based…
Find out more »PARENTING AND TEACHING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC – CANCELLED
Presenters: Gena Santharam, Director of Education, Genesee Lake School and Jody Calarco, School Counselor, Richmond School District Love and Logic is a philosophy of raising and teaching children which allows adults to be happier, empowered, and more skilled in their interactions with children. Love and Logic offers adults an alternative way to communicate with children. The Love and Logic techniques produce results because the techniques are simple, practical, and easy to learn. The concepts behind Love and Logic place a…
Find out more »April 2020
HOW EVERYDAY MINDFULNESS CAN BUILD SELF-AWARENESS, SELF-REGULATION AND LEAD TO LIFELONG RESILIENCY – CANCELLED
Presenter: Anna R. Silberg Ph.D., Co-Founder Reset MindBody, Executive Director of Adolescent and Adult Programming In this workshop, Dr. Silberg will explore how mindfulness is used as a social-emotional learning curriculum in schools and can be used to teach core social emotional competencies at home. Participants will also learn why mindfulness is critical for developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, impulse control, responsible decision making and the ability to be kind to oneself and others. Dr. Silberg will share how the body…
Find out more »RESILIENCE: THE PATH TO HOPE AND MEANING – CANCELLED
Presenter: Monica Caldwell, MSW, LCSW, Director of Mental Health Programs, RISE The scientific literature on resilience is extensive, and is especially relevant now to help us begin to answer the question, “So, we’ve learned about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), what’s next?” Come to this seminar to learn about eight protective factors that you can embed universally in your agencies and schools to enhance resilience in young people. This model was developed based on the insights of young people themselves, through…
Find out more »May 2020
PARENTING AND TEACHING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC – CANCELLED
Presenters: Gena Santharam, Director of Education, Genesee Lake School and Jody Calarco, School Counselor, Richmond School District Love and Logic is a philosophy of raising and teaching children which allows adults to be happier, empowered, and more skilled in their interactions with children. Love and Logic offers adults an alternative way to communicate with children. The Love and Logic techniques produce results because the techniques are simple, practical, and easy to learn. The concepts behind Love and Logic place a…
Find out more »HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES – RESCHEDULE POSSIBLE – TBD
Presenter: Susan Kahan, MA, LCPC, University of Illinois at Chicago, Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic, Institute on Disability and Human Development Everyone desires to love and be loved. Myths and misconceptions about people with disabilities often create barriers to developing healthy relationships. This session will explore the facts and myths around relationships and sexuality for people with disabilities. We will discuss the importance of laying the foundation for healthy relations early on through social skills and sexuality education. Resources and strategies…
Find out more »September 2020
PARENTING AND TEACHING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC – PART 1
Presenters: Gena Santharam, Director of Education, Genesee Lake School and Jody Kittson, School Counselor, Richmond School Love and Logic is a philosophy of raising and teaching children which allows adults to be happier, empowered, and more skilled in the interactions with children. Love allows children to grow through their mistakes. Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices. Love and Logic is a way of working with children that puts parents and teachers back in control, teaches…
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APPROACHING RACISM WITH COMPASSION AND HUMILITY
Presenter: Amy School-Jones, Senior Consultant, Coordinated Care Services, Inc. This session provides an overview on understanding historical and systemic factors that contribute to ongoing disparities in educational outcomes for black and brown students/students of color. Participants are invited to increase their awareness of the complexity of underlying and, in many cases, unintentional forces impeding academic and behavioral progress. This session promotes the creation of safe spaces for difficult conversations while offering direct actions to improve equity from practice, procedure, and…
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LEARNER ENGAGEMENT IN VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS
Presenter: Brenda Vogds, Director, The Institute for Personalized Learning This interactive session that will focus on multiple ways to keep your students engaged in virtual learning environments. Examples, stories and time for questions will be provided. Participants will walk away with strategies to use with their children both at home and in Face-to-face environments with digital learning.
Find out more »PARENTING AND TEACHING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC – PART 2
Presenters: Gena Santharam, Director of Education, Genesee Lake School and Jody Kittson, School Counselor, Richmond School Love and Logic is a philosophy of raising and teaching children which allows adults to be happier, empowered, and more skilled in the interactions with children. Love allows children to grow through their mistakes. Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices. Love and Logic is a way of working with children that puts parents and teachers back in control, teaches…
Find out more »December 2020
STRESS AND ANXIETY IN YOUTH
Presenter: David M. Jacobi, Ph.D., Lead Psychologist: Child and Adolescent CBT Services, Rogers Behavioral Health This presentation will offer a comparison between the stress experienced by children and teens and clinically significant anxiety disorders. Further, interventions to manage each of these types of issues will be offered including a discussion of cognitive behavior therapy-based interventions such as thought challenging and exposure. When a child struggles with an anxiety disorder family members, relatives, friends, and teachers often intervene to reduce the…
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YOUR BRAIN ON IT – MANAGING THE HUMAN IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Your Brain on IT - Managing the Human Impact of Information Technology Presenters: Philip Chard, MS, LCSW, NLP, Out of My Mind, LLC and Jenny Heckman, MS LPC, N.C.C. The explosion in technology-based gaming, social networking, instant communication, and entertainment media has become a potent force in our lives and that of our children. This presentation will explore the perils and promises posed by current technologies, as well as rapidly emerging advances in artificial intelligence, robotics and human-machine interfaces that…
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A WALK THROUGH GUIDE TO GUARDIANSHIP AND DECISION-MAKING OPTIONS AND SPECIAL NEEDS FINANCIAL PLANNING
A Walk Through Guide to Guardianship and Decision-Making Options AND Special Needs Financial Planning Presenters: Victoria L. Davis Davila, J.D. and Kathleen Oberneder ChSNC®, Financial Advisor In this session, participants will learn about a spectrum of decision-making options available for people with disabilities. We will discuss informal supports, supported decision-making agreements, powers of attorney, and guardianship, and cover both personal/health care and financial/estate decisions. We will discuss 529 ABLE Savings Accounts and Special Needs Trusts (SNTs), and learn how these…
Find out more »FERRARI BRAIN WITH BICYCLE BRAKES: SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH ADHD
Ferrari Brain with Bicycle Brakes: Supporting Students with ADHD Presenter: Patric Mattek, Ph.D. Dr. Patric Mattek, a clinical psychologist, will discuss the nature and neurobiology of the Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and our brain’s executive functions. The impact of potential deficits in executive functioning will be discussed, as will the construct of ADHD. Youth with deficits in executive functioning can face significant challenges in school, socially, and at home. Dr. Mattek will discuss potential interventions and strategies for promoting success…
Find out more »March 2021
RESILIENCE: THE PATH TO HOPE AND MEANING
Resilience: The Path to Hope and Meaning Presenter: Monica Caldwell, MSW, LCSW, Director of Mental Health Programs, RISE The scientific literature on resilience is extensive, and is especially relevant now to help us begin to answer the question, “So, we’ve learned about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), what’s next?” Come to this seminar to learn about eight protective factors that you can embed universally in your agencies and schools to enhance resilience in young people. An individual student protocol will be…
Find out more »April 2021
HOW EVERYDAY MINDFULNESS CAN BUILD SELF-AWARENESS, SELF-REGULATION AND LEAD TO LIFELONG RESILIENCY
How Everyday Mindfulness can Build Self-awareness, Self-regulation and Lead to Lifelong Resiliency Presenter: Anna R. Silberg Ph.D., Co-Founder Reset MindBody, Executive Director of Adolescent and Adult Programming In this workshop, Dr. Silberg will explore how mindfulness is used as a social-emotional learning curriculum in schools and can be used to teach core social emotional competencies at home. Participants will also learn why mindfulness is critical for developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, impulse control, responsible decision making and the ability to be…
Find out more »FROM ACES TO ASSETS
From ACEs to Assets Presenter: Amy Scheel-Jones, Senior Consultant, Coordinated Care Services, Inc. This session looks at the impact of stress, adversity, and trauma on brains, bodies, and behaviors. Content can include understanding the human stress response, how stress functions in our lives (positive and negative), the particular impacts of trauma/adversity on social-emotional growth, and academic learning. Emphasis is placed on the healing factors of resilience development. Practical resilience frameworks are introduced along with direct actions that all caring adults…
Find out more »May 2021
COMPASSION RESILIENCE IN PARENTING
Compassion Resilience in Parenting Presenter: Emily Jonesberg, MSW, LCSW, Training Coordinator, Rogers InHealth & WISE Feeling worn out in parenting is normal. Join us for a chance to discover ideas that can help you to be well while caring for your family. This interactive program will explore how to act with compassion, how to say No to support our Yeses, the power of our influence on our family’s culture and ways to build on our own wellness strategies.
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WHAT’S AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: A TRANSITION TRAINING FOR FAMILIES, YOUTH AND PROVIDERS
What’s After High School: A Transition Training for Families, Youth and Providers Presenter: Barbara Katz of Family Voices What’s After High School? is an overview of the transition to adult life for young adults with disabilities and special health care needs. This training is perfect for families with children ages 14 - 21 and the providers and school staff who work with them. Of course, youth are welcome! We’ll cover: Planning for the Future, Your School’s Role, Long-Term Supports, Vocational…
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