The Keynote Speaker, Tracy Schroeder, LCSW and Behavior Health Program Manager for East Valley SELPA will speak about issues affecting the mental health of today’s students:

•  The effects of coming back to school after a year and a half of social distancing and remote learning due to COVID.
• Review of common mental health diagnoses
• Recommendations for creating a supportive environment that provides interventions and strategies to teach coping skills for addressing symptoms associated with stress and mental health crisis
• Community resources available

Best Practice Highlights that may be showcased:

• The State Internship Program for IDD Students
• Hands on Education with Hyatt Hotel, Palm Desert
• Uniquely Abled Project, San Bernardino Valley College
• DOR Student Assistants
• Success Stories Student Spotlight
• Employer Spotlight
• DOR Peer Mentor Program Podcasts