Research suggests that spending time outdoors can have positive effects on mental health by potentially alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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If you or someone you know is having a mental health challenge, complete this form and a member of the School Mental Health Team will contact you
Crisis Support Contact Numbers
Emergency: Dial 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest Emergency Room
ChAMPS: 202-481-1440 (Child and Adolescent Mobile Psychiatric Service) is an emergency response service for children, teenagers and adolescent adults who are having a mental health or behavioral health crisis
Access Helpline: 1-888-793-4357 (D.C. Dept. of Behavioral Health)
1(888)7WE-HELP. This 24-hour, seven-day-a-week telephone line is staffed by behavioral health professionals who can refer a caller to immediate help or ongoing care.
PIW: 1-800-369-2273 (The Psychiatric Institute of Washington) offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing mental health and substance abuse issues.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988. The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text to connect with a trained crisis counselor. https://988lifeline.org
It’s time to tell everyone who’s dealing with a mental health issue that they’re not alone..
Michelle Obama
Experience Camps
Experience Camps are free, one-week, overnight grief camps for kids who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver.
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
Time
June 5, 2024 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
Time
June 5, 2024 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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Join us to learn more about IEP goals and how to ensure your student’s goals set them up for success! If your child currently
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Join us to learn more about IEP goals and how to ensure your student’s goals set them up for success! If your child currently has an IEP, we recommend having a copy on hand so you can review their current goals during this training!
This training will be on Monday, 6/10, from 7:00pm – 8:00pm.
This training will be held on Zoom only. You will receive the link in an email the week of the training.
Click the link HERE to register.
Únase a nosotros para aprender más acerca de los objetivos del IEP y cómo asegurar que los objetivos de su estudiante los preparen para el éxito. Si su hijo tiene actualmente un IEP, le recomendamos que tenga una copia a mano para que pueda revisar sus objetivos actuales durante este entrenamiento.
Este entrenamiento será el Lunes, 6/10, de 7:00pm – 8:00pm.
Esta formación se llevará a cabo en Zoom solamente. Usted recibirá el enlace en un correo electrónico la semana de la formación.
Haga clic AQUÍ para registrarse
Cost:
Free
Contact:
DC Special Education Hub
Email: specialeducation@dc.gov
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Time
June 10, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Organizer
DC Special Education Hub
The DC Special Education Hub helps families understand special education in the District of Columbia. Our knowledgeable team connects families with tools, information, and 1:1 support so families can make informed decisions to guide their child’s learning.
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Get ready to help your child smoothly transition to middle school with expert tips and strategies in this online event! Join us
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Get ready to help your child smoothly transition to middle school with expert tips and strategies in this online event!
Join us for an engaging online event to learn more about what you can do this summer to set up your rising 6th grader for success!
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Acompáñenos en un interesante evento en línea para aprender más sobre lo que puede hacer este verano para preparar a su hijo de 6º grado para el éxito.
Time
June 11, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
Time
July 3, 2024 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
Time
July 3, 2024 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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Learn with Early Stages! In this workshop, we review the social-emotional foundations for early learning to help participants understand children’s behaviors. We
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Learn with Early Stages!
In this workshop, we review the social-emotional foundations for early learning to help participants understand children’s behaviors. We provide both universal strategies and targeted interventions to address challenging behavior for children under 5.
This professional development is presented by Lashawn Richardson.
Early Stages is an evaluation center that works with families to identify and address developmental delays and disabilities in children aged 2 years 8 months to 5 years 10 months. A program of DC Public Schools (DCPS), we provide evaluations for DC residents who have not yet entered the school system or are currently homeschooled. Early Stages also serves families residing outside of DC if their children attend a private school or DC childcare center. All our services are completely FREE.
You can learn more about us on our website at earlystagesdc.org.
Connect with us on LinkedIn at bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn
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July 11, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Learn with Early Stages! We explore how trauma can affect the developing brain and discuss ways to build resilience in children to
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Learn with Early Stages!
We explore how trauma can affect the developing brain and discuss ways to build resilience in children to ensure they develop emotional strength.
This parent workshop is presented by Jane Anderson.
Early Stages is an evaluation center that works with families to identify and address developmental delays and disabilities in children aged 2 years 8 months to 5 years 10 months. A program of DC Public Schools (DCPS), we provide evaluations for DC residents who have not yet entered the school system or are currently homeschooled. Early Stages also serves families residing outside of DC if their children attend a private school or DC childcare center. All our services are completely FREE.
You can learn more about us on our website at earlystagesdc.org.
Connect with us on LinkedIn at bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn
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Time
July 18, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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August 7, 2024 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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August 7, 2024 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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“Aprende con Early Stages!” Este taller cubre los básicos de la educación especial, incluso los leyes de la educación especial, los procesos
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“Aprende con Early Stages!”
Este taller cubre los básicos de la educación especial, incluso los leyes de la educación especial, los procesos de la eligibilidad y la entrega de los servicios y los derechos de la padre o el tutor.
Somos un centro de evaluación de niños de entre 2 años y 8 meses y 5 años y 10 meses. Ayudamos a identificar cualquier retraso que pueda tener su hijo y coordinamos los servicios para solucionarlos
Somos un programa de las Escuelas Públicas del Distrito de Columbia y podemos atender a cualquier niño que vaya a una escuela pública del D.C., que reciba educación en el hogar o que no haya ingresado aún al sistema escolar. También estamos en la capacidad de ayudar a su familia si su hijo asiste a una escuela privada o a una guardería en el D.C., incluso si usted vive fuera del D.C. Todos nuestros servicios son GRATIS.
“Este taller es presentado por Isabel Forguez.”
“Puede aprender mas de nosotros en nuestro sitio de web earlystagesdc.org.”
“Conéctate con nosotros en LinkedIn en bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn”
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Time
August 15, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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September 4, 2024 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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September 4, 2024 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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“Aprende con Early Stages!” Éste taller trata lo que es la intervención temprana y porque es importante para los niños, las familias
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“Aprende con Early Stages!”
Éste taller trata lo que es la intervención temprana y porque es importante para los niños, las familias y nuestra sociedad. Participantes aprenderán sobre Early Stages y como referir a un niño a servicios de intervención temprana. Early Stages provee servicios para niños entre 3 y 5 años, bajo la Parte B, Sección 619 de la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA, por sus siglas en inglés).
Somos un centro de evaluación de niños de entre 2 años y 8 meses y 5 años y 10 meses. Ayudamos a identificar cualquier retraso que pueda tener su hijo y coordinamos los servicios para solucionarlos
Somos un programa de las Escuelas Públicas del Distrito de Columbia y podemos atender a cualquier niño que vaya a una escuela pública del D.C., que reciba educación en el hogar o que no haya ingresado aún al sistema escolar. También estamos en la capacidad de ayudar a su familia si su hijo asiste a una escuela privada o a una guardería en el D.C., incluso si usted vive fuera del D.C. Todos nuestros servicios son GRATIS.
“Este taller es presentado por Claudia Fuentes.”
“Puede aprender mas de nosotros en nuestro sitio de web earlystagesdc.org.”
“Conéctate con nosotros en LinkedIn en bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn”
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Time
September 19, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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“Aprende con Early Stages!” Éste taller trata lo que es la intervención temprana y porque es importante para los niños, las familias
Event Details
“Aprende con Early Stages!”
Éste taller trata lo que es la intervención temprana y porque es importante para los niños, las familias y nuestra sociedad. Participantes aprenderán sobre Early Stages y como referir a un niño a servicios de intervención temprana. Early Stages provee servicios para niños entre 3 y 5 años, bajo la Parte B, Sección 619 de la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA, por sus siglas en inglés).
Somos un centro de evaluación de niños de entre 2 años y 8 meses y 5 años y 10 meses. Ayudamos a identificar cualquier retraso que pueda tener su hijo y coordinamos los servicios para solucionarlos
Somos un programa de las Escuelas Públicas del Distrito de Columbia y podemos atender a cualquier niño que vaya a una escuela pública del D.C., que reciba educación en el hogar o que no haya ingresado aún al sistema escolar. También estamos en la capacidad de ayudar a su familia si su hijo asiste a una escuela privada o a una guardería en el D.C., incluso si usted vive fuera del D.C. Todos nuestros servicios son GRATIS.
“Este taller es presentado por Maria Jackson.”
“Puede aprender mas de nosotros en nuestro sitio de web earlystagesdc.org.”
“Conéctate con nosotros en LinkedIn en bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn”
more
Time
September 26, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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