Are You Wondering How to Support a Youth Developing Signs and Symptoms of a Mental Illness or Experiencing an Emotional Crisis?

Two separate sessions of Youth Mental Health First Aid are available to assist any school staff member to develop those skills. Participants can choose to attend the session on Feb. 27 or April 6.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is a public education program that introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. YMHFA is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. Participants do not learn to diagnose, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling: rather, participants learn to support a youth developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Registration
Choose one date to attend:

Feb. 27 registration

or

April 6 registration

Explore the History and Elegance of Terrace Hill: Iowa Governor's Residence Offers Free Field Trip Tours for Students

Terrace Hill, Iowa Governor's Residence and National Historic Landmark, is a great destination for school and class field trips. School group tours are scheduled during regular touring hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., and are free for students. School groups receive one free adult admission per 10 students. Admission is $5 (cash or check) per additional adult guest. During the guided tour, guests see the Carriage House, the first and second floors of the Residence decorated to reflect the late 1880s lifestyle, and the historic gardens. Contact Claire Sowder, Communications & Events Coordinator at Claire.sowder@governor.iowa.gov or (515) 281-7205 to schedule a school group tour.

Winter 2023 School Leader Update: Key Dates and Announcements for Iowa Educators

The Winter 2023 issue of the Iowa Department of Education’s School Leader Update is now available.