Our Mission 

To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities. 

Our Goals

• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success

 

Save the Date: HAA Meeting Reminder - Jan. 4, 2022

The next Heartland Administrators' Association (HAA) meeting will be held on Jan. 4 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, in Johnston and via Zoom. The agenda features guest speakers from Corwin: Nicole Law, Ed.D., and Sonja Hollins-Alexander, Ed.D., along with monthly partnership updates.

Dr. Law is a passionate educator who provides professional learning to schools and districts across the country. She has served as a curriculum coordinator for English language learners, cultural responsivity, AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination), district equity, and mathematics and science instruction in the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township in Indianapolis, IN.

Dr. Hollins-Alexander is the Director of Professional Learning for Corwin Publishing. She has been in the field of education for 24 years with 18 of those being in educational leadership at the school, district and higher education levels. During this time, Hollins-Alexander has served as a school social worker, teacher, assistant principal, principal, coordinator, assistant director and director of professional learning, and chief of staff in two Metro Atlanta, GA school districts.

Law and Hollins-Alexander will be presenting on Collective Equity. Below are some reading materials they've provided to pre-read.

Read: Why Understanding Equity vs Equality in Schools can help you create and inclusive classroom

Read: How to Prepare School Staff for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives | Edutopia

Happy Holidays to You and Yours!

Heartland AEA Holiday Office Closing & Van Delivery Schedule

In celebration of Winter Break, Heartland AEA offices will be closed to the public Dec. 23, 2021 - Jan. 2, 2021. Van delivery schedule will be as follows:

• Regular van delivery: through Dec. 23, 2021
• No van delivery: Dec. 24 -Jan. 2
• Regular van delivery resumes: Jan. 3, 2022

Interested in Future Ready Topics? ​​Join the Heartland AEA Future Ready Network on Jan. 6

Join your local colleagues at the next Heartland AEA Future Ready Network meeting on Jan. 6 from 8:30 -11:30 a.m. on Zoom or in person at Heartland AEA, 6500 Corporate Drive in Johnston. Some participants asked to have it in person so there would be work time with coaching. If you would like to attend in person, please complete this google form so that we are sure we have enough space.

The focus of the meeting will be on the District Plan for Career Guidance (District Plan) and the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP). This is important because this spring it is required for the first time from the Iowa Department of Education that each district submit their ICAP to the CTE RPP and receive feedback.

For more information, contact Sue Schirmer.

New 3D Core Vocabulary Symbols Available through Creative Services

For students with significant cognitive disabilities and communication needs, core vocabulary is an important part of learning. For students with visual impairments, Project-Core has created a set of 3D symbols. You can read more about those at the Project-Core website. Heartland AEA's Creative Services Department now has six symbols available for purchase: GO, LIKE, NOT, LOOK, FINISHED, HELP and MORE. To order, go to csonline.heartlandaea.org and log in with the username/password used in the teacher training system. Enter 3d in the search box. Teachers can pay with school PO or p-card or their credit card.

AEA System Synthesis on DE Ruling on State Complaints Concerning House File 847 and Children with Disabilities

On Dec. 1, 2021 the Iowa Department of Education shared a decision related to a state complaint related to masking and children with disabilities. Iowa’s AEAs have provided both the full and abbreviated versions of the decision, which will be shared by each AEA with its managers and partnering superintendents in accordance with the ruling.

Information had been shared at both the Heartland AEA superintendent’s meeting and the Heartland AEA Special Education Network last week regarding a recent Ruling from the Iowa Department of Education on State Complaints Concerning House File 847 and Children with Disabilities. Iowa’s AEAs have created an abbreviated version of the ruling as a resource for administrators to use when working with teams to understand the ruling.

Our Mission 

To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities. 

Our Goals

• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success

 

Happy Holidays to You and Yours!

Heartland AEA Holiday Office Closing & Van Delivery Schedule

In celebration of Winter Break, Heartland AEA offices will be closed to the public Dec. 24, 2021 - Jan. 2, 2021. Van delivery schedule will be as follows:

• Regular van delivery: through Dec. 23, 2021
• No van delivery: Dec. 24 -Jan. 2
• Regular van delivery resumes: Jan. 3, 2022

ELL Winter Newsletter is Now Available

The Heartland AEA ELL Winter Newsletter is now available. In this issue, we highlight some of the winter holidays, festivals or celebrations that take place this time of year so that you may gain a deeper understanding of students and families who arrive from other parts of the world and make Iowa their home. We wish you a wonderful winter break at the end of this month, and look forward to celebrating a new year with you in January!

Interested in Future Ready Topics? ​​Join the Heartland AEA Future Ready Network on Jan. 6

Join your local colleagues at the next Heartland AEA Future Ready Network meeting on Jan. 6 from 8:30 -11:30 a.m. on at this Zoom link or in person at Heartland AEA, 6500 Corporate Drive in Johnston. Some participants asked to have it in person so there would be work time with coaching. If you would like to attend in person, please complete this google form so that we are sure we have enough space.

The focus of the meeting will be on the District Plan for Career Guidance (District Plan) and the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP). This is important because this spring it is required for the first time from the Iowa Department of Education that each district submit their ICAP to the CTE RPP and receive feedback.

For more information, contact Sue Schirmer.

Are Your Teachers Using Pear Deck? Now’s the Time!

Pear Deck Delights: an AEA Webinar Series Beginning Dec. 16

Through Iowa’s AEAs, all Iowa educators and students have access to the premium version of Pear Deck, a communication platform that lets teachers create interactive assessments and presentations that students can follow from their personal devices.

Educators like Nicole DeGidio and Stefanie Throndson are impressed with the engagement of students when they use Pear Deck.

“My students love that they get to practice as we proceed through a lesson. They love the brain breaks I’ve created using Pear Deck. Flashcard Factory gets them up and moving and working with a peer. Pear Deck is my students’ (and my) favorite tool!” – Nicole DeGidio, teacher/instructional and technology coach, Clayton Ridge Schools

“My students and I love the interactivity provided by Pear Deck. I especially appreciate being able to view student responses in real-time.” – Stefanie Throndson, teacher librarian, New Hampton Schools

Sign Up Today for Pear Deck Webinar Series
To help educators learn more about the great features available to them with Pear Deck, Iowa's AEAs are partnering with classroom teachers to facilitate a series of webinars in Dec. 2021 and Jan. 2022.

The Pear Deck Delights Webinar Series will be kicking off on Dec. 16, 2021, with Pear Deck 101 offered by a member of the Pear Deck team.

• Pear Deck 101 -- Dec. 16, 2021
• My Favorite Pear Deck Things -- Jan. 5, 2022
• Pear Deck Tips for Teachers -- Jan. 12, 2022
• Pear Deck Hidden Gems -- Jan. 19, 2022

Read more about Pear Deck and register for the webinar series by visiting the Pear Deck page on the Iowa's AEAs website.

Mark Your Calendars for New Alternate Assessment Courses

Heartland AEA has new course offerings for teachers of students on alternate assessment. These courses focus on literacy.

Emergent Literacy Strategies for Students on Alternate Assessment, course #182335
April 4, 12 and 22, 2022
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Heartland AEA, Johnston REC, 6500 Corporate Drive


Conventional Literacy Strategies for Students on Alternate Assessment, course #182326
April 4 and 26 and May 19, 2022
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Heartland AEA, Johnston REC, 6500 Corporate Drive
**Includes the book Comprehensive Literacy for All, 2020, by Karen Erickson and David Koppenhaver

Our Mission 

To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities. 

Our Goals

• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success

 

Save the Date: HAA Meeting Reminder - Dec. 7

The next Heartland Administrators' Association meeting will be held on Dec. 7 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, in Johnston and via Zoom. The agenda features:

Legislative panel with guest speakers, Margaret Buckton, Phil Jeneary, Kate Walton and Dave Wilkerson

Information about College and Career Transition Counselor grants and partnership with guest speaker Gail Zehr from Des Moines Area Community College

Computer Science Education Week Begins Dec. 6

Computer Science Week, Dec. 6 - 10, is celebrated the first week of December to help promote computer science amongst students, parents, communities, and organizations. How are you getting ready for Computer Science Education Week coming up? Check out some resources that have been curated to help educators and students learn more about Computer Science!

The Hour of Code is always a popular event and something rather easy to get started. Learn more here --> https://www.smore.com/nu7ft

Mark Your Calendar! Computer Science Webinar - Dec. 7

The next Heartland AEA Computer Science Webinar is Dec. 7, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. Administrators, teacher leaders and educators will network with others, receive computer science resources, and learn more about what the AEA can and will do to support the work our districts are doing. Click here for the agenda and the Zoom link

Webinar guests include representatives from Dallas Center-Grimes CSD who will share about how they used a Standards Comfortability Survey to gather data on how familiar teachers were with the standards and if they taught them, what did they use.

Dec. 2021 Newsletter from Heartland AEA's Digital Learning Consultant Team

We hope you find some helpful info and/or ideas in this month's edition of Heartland AEA Digital Learning News. Please reach out if our team can assist you with teaching and/or learning in any way!

In this issue:

• Computer Science Updates
• Want to Earn Some Credits?
• VR Kits are Back
• Google Updates
• Join Our Facebook Group

2021 Iowa AEA System Update for Superintendents

The Dec. 2021 Iowa AEA System Update for Superintendents is now available. In this update:

Heartland AEA Library & Digital Newsletter is Published

In this issue of the Nov. 30 Heartland AEA Library & Digital Newsletter:

• New Elementary Ebooks
• Computer Science and Coding Resources
• Use AEA Scout to Find Documentaries
• Culture Grams and Standards
• Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit
• Professional Readings, New Reports and School Libraries
• Just Wanted to Share the Excitement

Heartland AEA Literacy Team Has News You Can Use

In this issue of the Dec. 2021 Heartland AEA Literacy newsletter:

• Reading as a Social Justice Issue
• "Scaffolding Up" Adolescent Literacy Grades 4-12
• Science of Reading Professional Learning Opportunity
• Comprehension Strategies for Grades 4-8
• Fluency, Phonics, Sound Walls

NEW! Heartland AEA Gifted & Talented Newsletter, Share with Colleagues!

In this debut issue of the Heartland AEA Gifted & Talented newsletter:

• Welcome to the first edition of the SMORETAG newsletter!
• Smart, But Scattered Workshop Recording
• Upcoming Heartland AEA Professional Development Opportunities
• What's new in the Heartland AEA Professional Library?

Scholarship Opportunities Now Being Accepted for HS Seniors Headed to College AND Skilled Trades

Applications are now being taken for the United States Junior Chamber International Senate Foundation Scholarship Program. Graduating high school seniors in Iowa are eligible to apply. Each year $1,000 national grants will be awarded to graduating high school seniors in the United States, who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools.

The Iowa JCI program will be honoring three high school seniors (two going to college and one going to skilled trade education) with at least a $100 scholarship and send the top two forward to USJCI national judging, where the top 33 national seniors will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

Applications must be postmarked by Jan. 14, 2022. For more information, see this scholarship program flyer and application checklist or contact John Buttolph at (515) 290-0383.

Iowa Department of Education Publishes the Winter 2021 School Leader Update

The Winter 2021 School Leader Update from the Iowa Department of Education is available.

Our Mission 

To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities. 

Our Goals

• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success

 

Save the Date: HAA Meeting Reminder - Dec. 7

The next Heartland Administrators' Association meeting will be held on Dec. 7 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, in Johnston and via Zoom. The agenda features:

• Legislative panel with guest speakers, Margaret Buckton, Phil Jeneary, Kate Walton and Dave Wilkerson
• Information about College and Career Transition Counselor grants and partnership with guest speaker Gail Zehr from Des Moines Area Community College

What Does Learning Look Like in a Post-Pandemic World? Attend the Dec. 10 Virtual Event to Learn More About the CTE Collaborative

Are you wondering what learning might look like in a post-pandemic world? How we might leverage what we learned about more effectively meeting students’ needs in ways that are both practical and deeply meaningful? What if we could include the application of college-, career-, and civic-readiness skills in all classes...and what if those experiences didn't have to happen solely in the brick-and-mortar of our schools?

Consider blending competency-based education (CBE) within career and technical education (CTE). CBE allows for flexible pacing, learning anytime/anywhere, validation of core competencies within CTE experiences, the development of learners’ agency in their own learning process, and a focus on the application of college-, career-, and civic-ready knowledge, skills and dispositions.

The 2021-2022 Personalized, Competency-based CTE Collaborative is an opportunity to learn about cross-curricular, career-connected, deeper learning experiences from educators in Iowa and in Michigan. Please review this CTE Collaborative flyer and Dec. 10 save-the-date card to see if our Who, What and Aim describes you and challenges you would like to solve in your context.

Interested in Future Ready Topics? ​​Join the Heartland AEA Future Ready Network on Dec. 2

Join your local colleagues at the next Heartland AEA Future Ready Network meeting on Dec. 2, from 9:00 -11:00 a.m. on Zoom! 

Topics will include: 

• Why Future Ready
• District Future Ready Data Analysis
• Action Planning Discussions 

If you would like to attend a breakout session for a deeper dive into PREP Dashboards, follow this link for instructions to ensure you have access to EdInsight (page 2).

Our Mission 

To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities. 

Our Goals

• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success

 

Heartland AEA OneClick Offers Easy Access to AEA Digital Resources

At the October 2021 Heartland Administrators’ Association meeting, we presented the Heartland AEA OneClick program where a single sign-on would be used by students and teachers to access the robust digital resources available to schools (e.g., BookFLIX, PebbleGo, Britannica, Gale, EBSCO, Learn 360, SIRS, and more). This approach is in line with the goal to provide greater digital privacy and security for your teachers and students. Our youngest researchers and readers can use a QR code to log in. The brief slide presentation from the HAA meeting includes notes and screenshots of the launchpad.

Almost a dozen districts in the Heartland AEA service area have started the process to add their domain to OneClick. Districts that haven’t responded yet are invited to complete the pre-boarding questionnaire. You may want to ask the teacher librarian, curriculum coordinator, and technology director to review the questionnaire before completion.

American Red Cross CPR Pediatric Training is Now Available for PK Staff

Part of the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards is that PK staff are to be trained in infant and toddler CPR. The online simulation for completing the learning portion of the American Red Cross CPR certification training, adult and pediatric edition is now available through AEA Learning Online.

To receive the American Red Cross CPR certification, you must also complete the skills assessment portion of the training. To do this, you need to work with an American Red Cross (ARC) instructor. Here are the options for districts to get an ARC instructor.

Districts can:

1. use their own staff member already ARC certified and set up an account with AEA Learning Online (page 9 of tutorial) First Aid/CPR/AED Training Tutorial for Instructors
2. train a current staff member to be ARC certified
3. bridge a current staff member from AHA (or others) to ARC (page 6 of the tutorial)
4. use someone from the community (like a hospital staff person, police/fire staff person, etc., that is an ARC Instructor - they will need to set up an account with AEA Learning Online)
5. reach out to someone on this list that is an instructor in column d. ARC Instructor

The online training comes from the American Red Cross and is fully online and self-paced. This training is provided at no cost. No continuing education units are available for this training.

Iowa Students' Voices are Needed! It's Time to Complete Phenomenon Surveys for the Round 4 Field Test Units

Please share the links below with your science teachers.

These surveys will be open through Nov. 14. This is one of Iowa's opportunities to have our voice heard in the development of the OpenSciEd High School units.

PLEASE NOTE: The survey is for STUDENTS, not teachers. Students can do one or both of the surveys! They don't have to be in Biology or Chemistry right now.

B.2 Ecosystems Phenomenon Survey: https://tinyurl.com/B2-ecosystems
C.2 Electrostatics Phenomenon Survey: https://tinyurl.com/C2-electrostatics

Our Mission 

To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities. 

Our Goals

• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success

 

MTSS Elementary and Secondary MTSS Academies, Coming Soon!

An Academy for Elementary Schools: MTSS

Are you seeking clarity on how to be more efficient and effective in building a system of supports for all students and staff? The Academy is designed to provide leadership teams with the knowledge and resources to improve academic and behavior outcomes for ALL students. You will develop a common understanding of the Five Essential Components of a Multi-tiered System of Supports. In an era of accelerating student learning and providing for student well-being, Iowa schools need a school improvement framework to guide this work. Teams will focus on developing action plans to fully implement MTSS at the building level. Ongoing supports will be provided.

Class dates Jan. 25th and Feb. 17 and are from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

Registration Link

Course #308050

Elementary leadership teams to include administrators, classroom teachers, teacher leaders, school counselors, interventionists, special education teachers.


An Academy for Middle Schools and High Schools: Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports

Are you seeking clarity on how to be more efficient and effective in building a system of supports for all students and staff? The Academy is designed to provide leadership teams with the knowledge and resources to improve academic and behavioral/social-emotional outcomes for ALL students. You will develop a common understanding of the Five Essential Components of a Multi-tiered System of Supports. In an era of accelerating student learning and student well-being, Iowa schools need a school improvement framework to guide this work. Teams will focus on developing action plans to fully implement MTSS at the building level. Ongoing supports will be provided.

Class dates are Feb.1 and Feb 22, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Heartland AEA, 602 Visions Parkway, Adel

Registration link

Course #308052

Middle school and high school leadership teams to include administrators, content teachers and teachers who support systems work (TLC, Counselor, At-Risk, ALT).

ACHIEVE System Go-Live Details Announced

On Oct. 26, the AEA System Statewide Special Education webinar shared initial details on the process for districts to “go-live” in ACHIEVE, the new state IEP system. Look for more information and opportunities to discuss with your regional director in the months to come.

Our Mission 

To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities. 

Our Goals

• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success

 

Nov. 2 HAA Meeting Cancelled, See you Dec. 7

The regular Nov. 2 HAA meeting has been cancelled so superintendents can attend the Iowa BEST Summit by the Iowa Dept. of Education and University of Iowa. The summit runs from Nov. 2-3. The next HAA meeting will be held on Dec. 7 and will feature a legislative panel with updates, and college and career transition counselors from Des Moines Area Community College. Look for a detailed agenda later this fall.

*Bookmark the New Heartland Administrators' Association Google Site*
The Heartland Administrators’ Association has a new site and look! With the Google transition from classic to new sites this fall, superintendents will want to bookmark the new Heartland Administrators’ Association Google Site for upcoming meeting information.

Heartland AEA Digital Learning Newsletter is Now Available

The Heartland AEA Digital Learning newsletter is now available. In this issue:

• New Features in Screencastify
• Computer Science Updates
• Esports
• ITEC Updates
• Primary Google Blog: November Activities
• Want to Earn Some Credits

For more information or support, contact the Heartland AEA Digital Learning Consultant who serves your district.

Interested in Future Ready Topics? ​​Join the Heartland AEA Future Ready Network

Join your local colleagues to learn and share about all things Future Ready!

First Thursday of the month, beginning Nov. 4, 2021
9 - 11 a.m.
Zoom Link

For more information, contact Sue Schirmer, Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant.

Heartland AEA Library & Digital Resources Newsletter is Now Available

The Heartland AEA Library & Digital Resources newsletter is now available. This is one of those newsletters that you may want to keep as a reference. In this issue:

• Jerry Pinkney and Gary Paulsen
• Create Creepy Animals with PebbleGo
• Audiobooks
• Debate Resources and AEA Scout
• Iowa School Library Survey Archives

Heartland AEA Literacy Newsletter is Now Available

The Heartland AEA Literacy Newsletter is now available. In this issue:

• FASTBridge Interventions
• Scaffolding
• Social Studies and Reading
• Science of Reading Professional Learning
• Learning Bit by Bit

ACHIEVE System Go-Live Details Announced

On Oct. 26, the AEA System Statewide Special Education webinar shared initial details on the process for districts to “go-live” in ACHIEVE, the new state IEP system. Look for more information and opportunities to discuss with your regional director in the months to come.

November Updates from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Available

November updates from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners:

• Renewal Tips
• Substitute Licensure
• December Graduates
• Hints for School Administrators
• Holidays
• Ethics – Inappropriate Relationships
• Recent Cases

Our Mission 

To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities. 

Our Goals

• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success

 

Nov. 2 HAA Meeting Cancelled, See you Dec. 7

The regular Nov. 2 HAA meeting has been cancelled so superintendents can attend the Iowa BEST Summit by the Iowa Dept. of Education and University of Iowa. The summit runs from Nov. 2-3. The next HAA meeting will be held on Dec. 7 and will feature a legislative panel with updates, and college and career transition counselors from Des Moines Area Community College. Look for a detailed agenda later this fall.

*Bookmark the New Heartland Administrators' Association Google Site*
The Heartland Administrators’ Association has a new site and look! With the Google transition from classic to new sites this fall, superintendents will want to bookmark the new Heartland Administrators’ Association Google Site for upcoming meeting information.

American Flag Poster Now Available for Buildings and Classrooms

In acknowledgment of House File 847, American flag posters are now available from Heartland AEA. Visit Creative Services Online and search #2996. Log in with the same username/password used for AEA Learning Online (e.g., mandatory reporter training). Sizes and pricing are as follows:

13” x 19” laminated: $.91

13” x 19” not laminated: $.40

Note: Estimates will be provided for other sizes

Required Course to Earn the Paraeducator Certification Generalist II with Early Childhood Concentration Begins Nov. 15

This is the required course to receive the Paraeducator Certification Generalist II with the Area of Concentration: Early Childhood.

Participants will gain knowledge, skills and strategies to assist, support and maintain the positive social, emotional and behavioral development of early childhood students and special needs early childhood students. The focus of this course will be on early childhood birth to grade 3 with an emphasis on ages 3-5.

This class may also be part of a staff development plan for teaching assistants with an Associates degree or two years of college in fields other than early childhood addressing how early childhood expertise is being provided to guide the curriculum.

Paraeducator Area of Concentration: Early Childhood
Prerequisite: Participants must hold a Paraeducator Generalist Certificate

Zoom sessions will be held on Nov. 15 and Dec. 21, 2021; Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 8 and April 12, 2022, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Additional coursework will be completed online by April 19, 2022

Cost: $180
Registration Link
Course #180188

Youth Mental Health First Aid Being Offered Again on Oct. 28 in a Blended Format

Participants will become certified Youth Mental Health First Aiders. Through the Youth Mental Health First Aid curriculum, participants will learn about the prevalence of various mental health disorders impacting youth and how to recognize the warning signs of mental health problems that may impact a youth’s mental health and resiliency.

They will learn how to utilize a five-step (ALGEE) plan to support youth and help youth in crisis connect with appropriate evidence-based treatment. In addition to becoming certified, participants will become more familiar with their YMHFA manuals, practice the ALGEE plan using case studies, identify appropriate school interventions/supports and research community resources. Registration includes a digital YMHFA Manual.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
Blended Format
Oct. 28, 2021
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Registration