Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach school staff, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
A teacher’s words have immeasurable power to make or break students. This session focuses on communicating in ways that empower and include all students, regardless of skin color, background, gender, ability, or disability. We will explore students’ rights to be free from discrimination and harassment at school, and steps school staff should take to ensure those rights are honored.
Power struggles with students can quickly derail learning and create unnecessary stress for both educators and learners. In this engaging session, we’ll explore common power struggles that arise in the classroom—such as defiance, refusal to follow directions, and attention-seeking behaviors. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical, research-backed strategies to de-escalate conflicts, set clear boundaries, and foster a positive classroom environment. Walk away with proactive techniques to build respect, maintain authority without confrontation, and keep your classroom running smoothly—no tug-of-war required!
Join us for a fun and relaxing time to talk books and swap for a new read to close out your summer break. Pleasure reading books of all genres are welcome.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach school staff, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
Want to reduce daily stress, minimize repetitive tasks, and create a more student-centered learning environment? This session will explore practical strategies for streamlining classroom management and instruction using a combination of student-led responsibilities, AI tools, and digital automation. Learn how to implement effective student jobs that empower learners while improving classroom flow, integrate AI tools to enhance lesson planning and feedback, and leverage digital solutions like Securly Pass Kiosk and Canvas templates to simplify administrative tasks. Walk away with actionable strategies to boost efficiency, reclaim valuable teaching time, and create a more engaging and organized classroom experience for both you and your students. Time will included to incorporate teacher creation of the automations.
A session for any secondary staff who want to know more about what we do at DAEP. We are a support campus and our mission is to teach in all aspects. We will discuss our routines and procedures of course. But more importantly, we will discuss how we try to have our classrooms mirror those of the home campus, through restorative practices, our behavior framework, and through alignment with the district scope and sequence.
Attendees will collaborate and learn how to embrace the importance of strong teacher-student bonds and how they contribute to a positive learning environment inside their classrooms. Besides a short roundtable discussion, a brainstorming session will help teachers find all the right ingredients to promote positive engagement with their students. Of course there will cute handouts and snacks!
The internet can be a scary place as an adult with children, but it doesn't have to be! Be informed and make decisions with your kids together as a digitally responsible family. This session will cover some of the more dangerous cell phone applications available to young people, talk about steps you can take as a parent to protect your children, and provide many resources to continue learning at home. Come learn about that app your kid uses, and what you can do about it. tinyurl.com/AppsToKnow
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach school staff, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
Neurographic art is "Art for the non-artist". We will practice meditation and deepen mindfulness while creating a drawing with ink and watercolors. This art therapy lesson is a cross curricular fusion of art, science, and psychology.
Discover the universal relevance of the Enneagram in this transformative session designed for individuals across all roles and industries. Whether you're new to the tool or looking to deepen your understanding, you'll explore the nine personality types and dive into the core motivations, fears, and desires that drive human behavior. Learn how these inner patterns influence relationships, decision-making, and team dynamics. Through reflection and practical application, you'll gain insights to enhance personal growth, strengthen connections, and elevate your professional effectiveness. Join us and begin your journey toward greater self-awareness and lasting transformation.
