This session is targeted towards professionals in school-based settings who play a key role in the detection of children experiencing a mental health crisis, such as suicidal ideation. Q&A included. Presenters: Mal Hilliard, LCSW, CADC & Maury Prieto, LCSW Nov 5 | For teachers Registration: https://bit.ly/SSRA1105
Relationships that Heal: Building Connection in the Classroom Grounded in neuroscience, this session highlights the role of safe, consistent relationships in buffering the effects of trauma and fostering resilience. Educators will explore strategies for cultivating trust, belonging, and classroom community. Participants will leave with approaches to strengthen relational practices that enhance both academic and emotional […]
Reasoning and Resilience: Unlocking the Upstairs Brain The final session focuses on helping students access their higher-order thinking skills once they feel regulated and connected. Educators will learn how to create conditions that support critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. This session emphasizes resilience as the integration of emotional safety with cognitive growth. Earn 1.5 PDHs […]
Best Practices for Universal Mental Health Screening in Schools trainings Join us for a comprehensive 60-minute session designed to enhance your understanding of the mental health needs of children and adolescents within Illinois and the benefits of universal mental health screening (UMHS). This session will be led by the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s […]
In this session, educators will explore how to respond to crises, whether personal, student-related, or community-wide, using social-emotional learning as a stabilizing framework. Participants will learn practical SEL strategies that support emotional regulation, co-regulation, and recovery during and after high-stress events. The session will emphasize the importance of preparedness, empathy, and collective care in navigating […]
Best Practices for Universal Mental Health Screening in Schools trainings Join us for a comprehensive 60-minute session designed to enhance your understanding of the mental health needs of children and adolescents within Illinois and the benefits of universal mental health screening (UMHS). This session will be led by the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s […]
Facilitated by Dr. Colleen Cicchetti, Ph.D. and Dr. Shawn Ginwright, Ph.D. A virtual 1 hour free conversation highlighting the CCR and Flourish Agenda partnership, the Healing Centered Engagement (HCE) approach “state of healing in IL”, and how the course supports educators and practitioners. Registration Link
Educators pour their energy into supporting students who have experienced adversity, but without awareness and tools, that caring can come at a personal cost. This session helps participants recognize the signs of secondary traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue, and understand how these challenges can affect school culture, relationships, and instruction. Through reflection and […]
Presented by Lydia Livas, MD and Khushbu Shah MD, MPH Tuesday, March 3, 2026 3:30 -4:30 PM with additional time for Q&A Objectives: Provide general overview of ASD Discuss the process of schools in evaluations; review process of referral and when to consider medication Discuss the importance of a 504 plan/IEP for children with ASD […]
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming part of students’ daily lives — but how is it shaping their mental health, relationships, and sense of self? In this interactive session, educators will explore the social and emotional effects of AI on children and teens, including identity development, emotional regulation, motivation, and digital dependency. Participants will examine both […]
This professional learning session bridges educator and parent insights to explore how shared perspectives can deepen school–family connections. Through collaborative activity and discussion, participants reflect on practical ways to support communication, engagement, and student well‑being. The session offers simple, relationship‑centered strategies that educators can apply. Meeting Registration - Zoom
Teachers are often the first to notice mental health problems in children. We will be discussing how to create and implement IEP and 504 plans with the highest-quality evidence-based accommodations for ADHD, anxiety, depression, and oppositional behavior, while providing education on how to collaborate with their mental health provider to obtain the support the child needs. Frequently, […]
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