TPP/WAI/Department of Rehabilitation's Virtual Cross Training
Description
<p>The <strong>Keynote Speaker</strong>, Tracy Schroeder, LCSW and Behavior Health Program Manager for East Valley SELPA will speak about issues affecting the mental health of today’s students:</p>
<ul>
<li> The effects of coming back to school after a year and a half of social distancing and remote learning due to COVID.</li>
<li>Review of common mental health diagnoses</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Community resources available</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Best Practice Highlights</strong> that may be showcased:</p>
<ul>
<li>The State Internship Program for IDD Students</li>
<li>Hands on Education with Hyatt Hotel, Palm Desert</li>
<li>Uniquely Abled Project, San Bernardino Valley College</li>
<li>DOR Student Assistants</li>
<li>LEA Best Practice – 4-Session Teacher In-Services Regarding Development of Students’ Individual Transition Plans within the IEP. Highlighting the Importance of Annual Age-Appropriate Transition Assessments that Drive Development of Postsecondary and Annual IEP Goals and Designation of Appropriate Transition Related Instruction, Activities, and Community Experiences.</li>
<li>The EV SELPA 18 – 22-Year-Old Work Unique Work Experience Placements and Success Stories</li>
<li>Success Stories Student Panel – Desert Mountain and WESELPA</li>
<li>Employer Spotlight</li>
<li>DOR Peer Mentor Program Podcasts</li>
</ul>
Category
Project
East Valley Special Education Local Plan Area
NOTE: Details for each specific Training/Workshop might vary from the above description.
