Virtual Monitoring Tips and Tricks
Tuesday, March 23, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. EDT
Begin the Journey: The Pennsylvania Department of Education Equitable Practices Hub
Thursday, March 25, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education released the Equitable Practices Hub in September 2020. The hub is organized by six equity pillars of practice: 1) General Equity Practices, 2) Self-Awareness, 3) Data Practices, 4) Family and Community Engagement, 5) Academic Equity, and 6) Disciplinary Equity. This session will provide an overview of the hub and the importance of equity in Pennsylvania schools. Act 48 and NASW credits will be available pending approval.
Presenters
Nikole Hollins-Sims, Ed.D., Education Consultant for Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), Special Advisor on Equity for Pennsylvania Department of Education, and Statewide Co-Lead for the Behavior Initiative, @DrNikoleHSims
Dana Milakovic, Psy.D., Mental Health/Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist, Office for Safe Schools, Pennsylvania Department of Education
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Employing Self-Compassion and Relationship Building to Address Trauma in Youth
Thursday, April 1, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Webinar
“Trauma-Informed PA: A Plan to Make Pennsylvania a Trauma-Informed, Healing-Centered State” was released July 2020 by the Office of Advocacy and Reform. The plan presents a continuum starting with becoming trauma aware and moving toward being in a healing-centered state. This presentation will utilize the continuum presented in the plan to address relationship strategies when working with youth, as well as strategies to move from compassion fatigue to compassion resilience to assist adults who are working with youth who have experienced trauma. Act 48 and NASW credits will be available pending approval.
Presenters
Nikole Hollins-Sims, Ed.D., Education Consultant for Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), Special Advisor on Equity for Pennsylvania Department of Education, and Statewide Co-Lead for the Behavior Initiative, @DrNikoleHSims
Dana Milakovic, Psy.D., Mental Health/Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist, Office for Safe Schools, Pennsylvania Department of Education
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Fiscal Management and Budgeting Strategies
Tuesday, April 6, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. EDT
Helping Students Manage Anxiety and Stress
Wednesday, April 21, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. EDT