Hazelden Bullying Seminar, Feb. 27

On Thursday, February 27, at 2:00 p.m. CST, join Hazelden® and Dr. Marlene Snyder, and international leader in bullying prevention, for a free webinar, Extra Help Needed: Bullied Children who Bully Others. Click here to register. 

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New Organization Committed to Increasing School-Based Mental Health Supports

Please Pass the Love is a unique organization committed to increase school-based mental health supports to improve the quality of life and educational opportunities for children, families and educators as well as offer more comprehensive services and supports to school systems. The organization encourages interested school staff and students to check back to the ever-developing website at pleasepassthelove.org.

Please Pass the Love Upcoming Events
High school students are invited to a student group on Monday, February 17 at 6:00 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church to have an opportunity for safe space to talk with other high school students about the challenges of mental illness in a high school setting as well as a call to action to combat the stigma.

Also, on Monday, March 3 there will be a community of practice for educators/counselors/administrators at Plymouth Congregational Church, Waveland Hall Room 4 at 6:00 p.m. This will be an opportunity for persons in the educational community to have a voice in the challenges of mental illness in schools.

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Edgenuity Workshops Scheduled for March 10

Many of you use the credit recovery program Edgenuity (formerly E20/20) and have expressed interest in learning more about the features of the program as well as best practice in the field. We have put together two workshops to be held Monday, March 10 at the Heartland West Des Moines Campus to learn more about these great resources. Please register for the workshop that best suits your needs:

Morning Workshop
March 10, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Click here to register.

Lunch will be provided by Edgenuity from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Afternoon Workshop
March 10 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Click here to register.