The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools, in partnership with the Wendt Center, is offering a training on facilitating school-based groups for children and youth who have experienced grief, loss, and trauma to members of our DC School Behavioral Health Community of Practice (DC CoP). February 7th from 9:30-1:00pm ET This is the second training in the series and focused on interventions for elementary students. Participants must have attended "Part 1A: Helping Children and Youth He...

Join the DC Special Education Hub for insightful training focusing on elementary to middle school transitions! From learning how to use lockers to getting used to transitioning between classes in a certain number of minutes to making new friends, there's a lot for any student to learn how to adapt to, especially for students with disabilities. By participating in this training, you will gain a deeper understanding of how special education supports change and maintains the same as students begin...

Join the DC Special Education Hub for a crucial training on transitioning from middle to high school. This training is designed to equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to support your students through this significant life change. Whether your students are considering a post-secondary track in college and career, applying to or enrolling into selective high schools, or simply growing up into their older teen years, this training is invaluable! This session will share insights on aca...

Join us for this free, informative training to learn more about Extended School Year! Ever wondered about the difference between ESY for students with disabilities and summer school programming? What is the eligibility criteria for ESY? Get your questions answered during this online training! This training will be held: Date: Monday, March 3, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: On Zoom  Registrants will receive the Zoom link on the day of the training. Register HERE Acom...

School Social Work Week is marked every first full week of March to celebrate school social workers across the nation and appreciate their work in helping students achieve academic success. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions.