SLS Upcoming Events

The Behavior Support/Specialist Cadre offers a guided deep dive into the why, how, and what of supporting students who exhibit challenging behavior. The group will learn through case studies, challenging discussions, and current research. Though this cadre is offered virtually, come prepared to fully engage and add to the learning of the group.

*The Beginner Support/Specialist Cadre is designed for those who need the building blocks.

Virtual | 7:30 am-9:00 am

March 30th | April 27th

The Behavior Support/Specialist Cadre offers a guided deep dive into the why, how, and what of supporting students who exhibit challenging behavior. The group will learn through case studies, challenging discussion, and current research.

*The Advanced cadre is for those who have attended the behavior cadre in the past.

Virtual | 9:30 am -10:30 am

March 30th | April 27th

A year-long networking experience for practitioners to gain knowledge and skills, and have access to the support necessary to manage the first years working as a school psychologist. Participants will have access to enriching professional development along with relevant-to-the-field collaboration regarding best practices, and real-world (school) implications of service provision.

Virtual | 8:00 am-10:00 am

April 13th | May 11th

Members of this cadre will take a walk through the core concepts of The Neurosequential Model in Education (B. Perry). Introduction to the core concepts and application to the classroom setting.

Virtual | 2:30 pm-3:30 pm

April 3rd | May 1st

Participants will learn how to establish and sustain comprehensive school safety efforts that attend to both physical and psychological safety. The workshop addresses critical components needed to develop, exercise, and evaluate safety and crisis teams and plans and conduct building vulnerability assessments. The model also integrates school personnel and community provider roles in providing school-based crisis preparedness and response activities. Additional topics addressed also include media/social media, communication, reunification, students with special needs, culture, and memorials. After this workshop, participants will be better prepared to improve their school’s climate, student resilience, and crisis response capabilities of school personnel. With updated research and strategies, this workshop makes a clear connection between ongoing crisis prevention, mitigation, protection, and response.

Lawrence | 8:00 am-4:00 pm

March 27

Girard | 8:00 am-4:00 pm

March 30

Join us for a great one-day event focused on supporting early childhood students in the classroom and creating strategies by using best practices in brain-based learning.

Lawrence | 9:00 am-3:00 pm

March 29

CPI training provides the de-escalation techniques and behavior management strategies you need to create a culture of safety. Explore our programs to find the best fit for your organization and risk level.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training is perfect for primary caregivers, educators and human service professionals who directly intervene in crisis situations, teaching staff de-escalation techniques as well as restrictive and nonrestrictive interventions.

Girard | 8:00 am—4:30 pm

May 19th

So, I feel like I am informed about trauma, but now what? A trauma-sensitive approach to crisis prevention and intervention is grounded in an understanding of the human stress response and its amplification in students exposed to trauma. This workshop will share proactive strategies and provide discussion around the five phases of a crisis and, for each phase, particular considerations and strategies for youth affected by trauma.

Girard | 9:00 am-3:00 pm

March 23rd

Be a part of the solution. Start with our diversity, equity, and inclusion workshop and begin to change minds and behaviors. The Diversity and Equity Initiative 101 with the Focus on Race workshop is a four-part series that offers attendees the tools to dig deeper into self-awareness and increase their knowledge and respect for races. The goal is to foster a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive.

Girard | 9:00 am-3:00 pm

March 21st

Finding data that supports your community efforts can be overwhelming. This session will narrow down data sources, provide strategies about how to use data, and provide a basic framework for a needs assessment process that will support your community’s efforts.

Virtual | 3:00 pm-4:00 pm

May 18th

Your community projects are important and finding funding can be overwhelming. Let us help break the process down into manageable parts. Needs assessment, goal setting, action plans and budgets will be discussed, along with tips and tricks for successful submissions.

Virtual | 3:00 pm-4:00 pm

June 15th