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Join us for an engaging and solution-focused training designed to empower advocates and professionals working with foster youth in the school system. This session will delve into the critical role mental health plays in academic success, providing attendees with the tools and knowledge needed to support foster youth in their educational journey.
Program Highlights:
- Understanding Mental Health in Schools: Help identify and explore symptoms or behaviors that may be more unique to youth in foster care, and gain insights into why mental health matters in the educational setting. This includes exploring common diagnoses, trauma, and recognizing signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact students in the classroom.
- Implementing Effective Supports: Discover how Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 Plans can be leveraged to support foster youth, and explore various support strategies to enhance understanding and support of foster care students and the unique challenges they face.
- Interactive Problem-Solving: Participate in scenario-based activities designed to foster collaborative problem-solving, including strategies for dealing with pushback when implementing support measures. Emphasize the importance of creating a secure and stable environment, helping foster youth depend on something familiar in their educational experience.
- Debrief & Idea Sharing: Conclude with a group debrief, sharing ideas and strategies that can be implemented to support foster youth in achieving academic success.
Presenter: Margo Pierce, Parent Support Partner Statewide Coordinator, The Association for Children's Mental Health.
This training is an invaluable opportunity to enhance your understanding of the unique challenges faced by foster youth in education and to develop practical strategies to support their academic and emotional well-being.