Facilitators: Dr Roxanna De La Torre, MD; Dr Daniel Nulty, MD; and Dr Khushbu Shah, MD, MPH Topics include: Well-being and Regulation inside and outside the classroom; Practical tools for educators, and Q+A with Child Psychiatrists after the session
MEDICAID SERIES In Illinois, over 3.9 million people, including 1.5 million children, are enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP. School districts can leverage this opportunity to fund health services. Recent policy changes offer more chances to expand Medicaid programs in schools. This 1-hour training covers billing requirements, policy updates, lessons learned, and available resources for school-based […]
Join NMMA’s talented Education Department and explore how you can integrate Mexican art into your curriculum. Teachers will gain inspiration from our ongoing exhibition, Nuestras Historias: Stories of Mexican Identity from the Permanent Collection, building confidence to bring artmaking activities into the classroom. Participants will walk away with strategies to integrate art into their existing curriculum at […]
Register: https://tinyurl.com/bitesizeAces2025 In this session you will be introduced to the science and impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Educators and professionals will explore how early exposure to trauma can shape a child’s brain development, behavior, and long-term health outcomes. Through interactive discussion and practical examples, participants will learn how toxic stress influences learning and […]
Assignments will be posted each Monday for 7 weeks, and participants will respond and promote discussion. Registrants will be invited to join a Google Classroom on October 1, 2025. Begins: Monday, October 6, 2025 Concludes: Monday, November 24, 2025 Moderated by: Amber Heern and Destiny Kelly Click here for more information and a schedule of […]
Register: https://tinyurl.com/bitesizeresil2025 This session explores how educators can foster resilience in students through culturally responsive practices. Participants will learn how trauma and toxic stress impact development, how culture shapes coping and resilience, and how to identify and strengthen protective factors in their classrooms. The goal is to equip educators with tools to support students in […]
Regulation First: The Foundation of Learning This session explores how trauma impacts the brain’s stress response and why regulation is the starting point for all learning. Educators will learn strategies to help students (and themselves) move from survival mode toward calm, connected states. Practical tools for co-regulation and classroom rhythms will be shared. Earn 1.5 PDHs […]
Register: https://bit.ly/MC102825 PARTICIPANTS WILL: Learn how Adverse Childhood Experiences can affect performance in the classroom Understand how educators can collaborate with mental health providers to address students’ needs Discuss experiences in Q+A with Child Psychiatrists after the session
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 4 | For school-based mental health professionals Registration: https://bit.ly/SSRA1104
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 […]
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