Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy
Event Overview
This in-person course will discuss how schools can develop strategies to support strong attendance rates and buy-in from school staff and families, discussing some of the most common factors that negatively impact attendance, especially now in a post-COVID world, discuss some barriers to strong attendance, discuss how to support positive attendance, and discuss recommendations for both prevention and a response to truancy - in this section, the Maricopa County Juvenile Court CUTS (Court Unified Truancy Suppression) program officer will discuss a successful program to respond appropriately to chronic absenteeism and truancy.
If you are at a school located outside of Maricopa County, please do not register for this in-person course as you are required to attend a virtual course.
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Virtual School Safety & Threat Mitigation
Event Overview
This virtual course will walk participants through the requirements and importance of emergency planning on their campus to best prepare their students and staff to respond to threats and emergencies.
If you are at a school located within Maricopa County, please do not register for this virtual course as you are required to attend an in-person course.
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QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Course
Event Overview
Just like CPR, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is an evidence-based suicide prevention training, approved by AHCCCS as the state mental health authority and Medicaid agency, to support schools in meeting the legislative requirements of the Mitch Warnock Act, ARS 15-120.
If you are at a school located outside of Maricopa County, please do not register for this in-person course as you are required to attend a virtual course.
Please note: *Only training registered through Law for Kids counts towards your annual training requirement. Previously attended Documentation Series trainings or other training opportunities will not count.
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ASU Counselor and Social Worker Series: Understanding and Supporting Student Mental and Emotional Wellness
Event Overview
Review mental health data and trends affecting our youth. Learn creative intervention strategies to support students with anxiety and depression. Gain knowledge of tools and resources to support student wellness.
If you are at a school located outside of Maricopa County, please do not register for this in-person course as you are required to attend a virtual course.
Please note: *Only training registered through Law for Kids counts towards your annual training requirement. Previously attended Documentation Series trainings or other training opportunities will not count.
To view the full description & see who is required to attend, click on the event above.
Virtual Barriers to Bullying Prevention
Event Overview
This virtual course will identify the common barriers that all schools face in their attempts to prevent bullying and encourage a systematic approach to successfully implement bullying prevention efforts.
If you are at a school located within Maricopa County, please do not register for this virtual course as you are required to attend an in-person course.
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Relationships & Engagement
Event Overview
This in-person course provides staff a time to brainstorm and develop new, creative ways to build a positive school climate and learn about methods to engage in meaningful ways with their students, teachers, parents, and community.
If you are at a school located outside of Maricopa County, please do not register for this in-person course as you are required to attend a virtual course.
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Supporting DAFN in Emergencies/Drills
Event Overview
The Supporting Students with DAFN training will provide attendees with an introduction to the various disability/specialized need categories, an improved understanding of the legislation that guides school emergency planning for students with disabilities and/or access and functional needs (DAFN), an improved understanding of how to plan for students with DAFN across the phases of emergency management, and resources to support school staff when planning for students with DAFN in emergencies.
If you are at a school located outside of Maricopa County, please do not register for this in-person course as you are required to attend a virtual course.
To view the full description & see who is required to attend, click on the event above.
ASU Counselor and Social Worker Series: Expressive Therapeutic Interventions
Event Overview
Expressive arts interventions, used to address stress and challenges in children, can be a great intervention to utilize in a school based setting. This brief form of intervention can be administered in school counseling and classroom based settings, and utilizes a "bottoms-up approach", focusing on sensory and emotional awareness and regulation.
If you are at a school located outside of Maricopa County, please do not register for this in-person course as you are required to attend a virtual course.
Please note: *Only training registered through Law for Kids counts towards your annual training requirement. Previously attended Documentation Series trainings or other training opportunities will not count.
To view the full description & see who is required to attend, click on the event above.
Reunification Planning
Event Overview
This in-person course will provide guidance on the importance of planning for a family reunification center following an incident at a school. Participants will learn how to develop a plan and the unique components that should be included.
If you are at a school located outside of Maricopa County, please do not register for this in-person course as you are required to attend a virtual course.
To view the full description & see who is required to attend, click on the event above.
Virtual Supporting DAFN in Emergencies/Drills
Event Overview
The Supporting Students with DAFN training will provide attendees with an introduction to the various disability/specialized need categories, an improved understanding of the legislation that guides school emergency planning for students with disabilities and/or access and functional needs (DAFN), an improved understanding of how to plan for students with DAFN across the phases of emergency management, and resources to support school staff when planning for students with DAFN in emergencies.
If you are at a school located within Maricopa County, please do not register for this virtual course as you are required to attend an in-person course.
To view the full description & see who is required to attend, click on the event above.