May 2021 - Celebrating School Nurses, Mental Health Awareness and other notable information

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School Psychology Updates

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I invite you to take pause during this extremely busy time of year to recognize your school nurse colleagues, incorporate mental health awareness into your everyday routines, and review some other items of interest below.

Celebrating School Nurses!

National School Nurse Day

May 12 is National School Nurse Day

School nurses are critical members of school teams and work closely in supporting the overall physical and mental wellness of students. 

They are so deserving of our appreciation and recognition. 

 https://www.nasn.org/advocacy/school-nurse-day

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

 
School Psychologists Role in Comprehensive School Mental Health and Behaviroal Health Services

During the month of May, as school psychologists work to support positive behavioral health outcomes for students, staff and families, it also offers a time to raise awareness of the importance of comprehensive services and school psychologists’ role in providing high quality, effective services.

Consider utilizing this resource to convey information on the intended role and function of school psychologists across all areas of support that exist within the school system.

Activate mental wellness supports throughout the month...and beyond!

SOURCE: National Association of School Psychologists. (2021). Comprehensive School-Based Mental and Behavioral Health Services and School Psychologists [handout]. Author.

Professional Learning Opportunities:

Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC)

Raising Resilience: Equitable, Inclusive Strategies to Support Students and Educators Part 1

June 3, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Register here

MHTTTC Webinar Flyer

NC School Psychology Association
Lunch and Learn

Friday May 21, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Additional Offerings can be found on the NCSPA Events page

NCSPA Lunch and Learn May 21

SAVE THE DATE

NC School Psychology Association Fall Conference

October 24-26

NCSPA Fall Conference Save the Date

 

Evaluation and Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities within an Instructional Model

(1.4 CEUs)

Implementing an Instructional Model on the Evaluation & Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities

Legislative Information and Updates:

During each legislative session, the NC General Assembly passes legislation that directly and indirectly affect North Carolina’s schools. Some legislation directly affects school psychological service delivery.

Remain up to date on all activity related to relevant education legislation:

Subscribe to the Legislative Updates Listserv 

Visit the K-12 Education Legislation and Reports page for additional updates

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ISO Professional Learning Resources? 

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