Psychological First Aid
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed approach aimed at supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of a critical or traumatic event. It is designed to reduce initial distress and promote both short- and long-term adaptive functioning. This training provides participants with the opportunity to reflect on effective crisis response strategies...
Charter Psychologist Case Review
The purpose of the Charter Psychologist Case Review is to reduce disproportionality, ensure uniform criteria and ensure the highest professional standards are applied to all psychoeducational assessments. General participation with, or without, a case is welcome. Participation is required for all cases considering the following eligibilities: ED, OHI, AUT or those considering change in placement...
Suspension Basics
This professional development will review LAUSD SELPA policy as well as State/Federal laws regarding the suspension of students with disabilities. We will also review when a Suspension IEP must be conducted and what should be included. This webinar is appropriate for credentialed/certificated staff and administrators who support with the discipline of students with disabilities (e.g.,...
School Psychologist Couch Chat
Join the School Psychologist Couch Chat with guest speaker, Tilman, a partner and co-founder of Heyer Gutierrez, LLP. Tilman first became involved in special education as a Teacher’s Assistant in an SDC classroom, later spending school breaks working with children with exceptional needs in city-run summer camps. Through an educational career spent entirely in public...
Charter Psychologist Case Review
The purpose of the Charter Psychologist Case Review is to reduce disproportionality, ensure uniform criteria and ensure the highest professional standards are applied to all psychoeducational assessments. General participation with, or without, a case is welcome. Participation is required for all cases considering the following eligibilities: ED, OHI, AUT or those considering change in placement...
Utilization of Non Public Agencies’ for Mental Health Services
Participants will explore best practices for independent charter schools in utilizing non-public school agencies to deliver mental health services to students, both with and without Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Charter Psychologist Case Review
The purpose of the Charter Psychologist Case Review is to reduce disproportionality, ensure uniform criteria and ensure the highest professional standards are applied to all psychoeducational assessments. General participation with, or without, a case is welcome. Participation is required for all cases considering the following eligibilities: ED, OHI, AUT or those considering change in placement...
Expulsion Basics
This professional development will review LAUSD SELPA policy as well as state and federal laws regarding the Expulsion of students with disabilities. Participants will review the LAUSD protocol for conducting Expulsion Analysis IEPs, which includes the LAUSD Discipline matrix and utilizing key information to develop an IEP that addresses student needs.
Charter Psychologist Case Review
The purpose of the Charter Psychologist Case Review is to reduce disproportionality, ensure uniform criteria and ensure the highest professional standards are applied to all psychoeducational assessments. General participation with, or without, a case is welcome. Participation is required for all cases considering the following eligibilities: ED, OHI, AUT or those considering change in placement...
Child Abuse Identificaiton and Reporting
Participants will engage in reviewing guidelines essential for identifying warning signs and symptoms of suspected child abuse and neglect. Mandated reporting requirements for school personnel, child protective service agencies, LAUSD Bulletin-1347 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements, and the California Department of Education will be referenced.