88th Annual CASCWA State Conference

This session will focus on responding to concerning behaviors by helping participants to understand baseline behaviors and deviations , recognize  ​behavioral markers of targeted violence​, and observe, document, and report concerning behaviors​.

This proposal outlines a fiscally sustainable framework to build and maintain comprehensive mental health programs in TK-12 schools. By creating a robust mental health continuum on campus, schools can address the varied social, emotional, and mental health needs of students while simultaneously developing a pipeline of qualified mental health professionals.  The primary goal is to ensure the sustainability of mental health programs by leveraging resources to train and retain professionals who can support students’ mental well-being while advancing their own career pathways toward licensure.

Safe schools are of major importance to the public, parents and school officials. Unfortunately, individual school sites have not been assessed to properly ensure the safety of all as school officials are reactive rather than proactive. During this interactive session, Sherman Garnett Jr. who describe what is a safe school from an educational and law enforcement perspective and provide all with resources and assessment tools that will ensure maximum safety at each school site including the necessary training.

Are you current and well versed in the area of student records? What are the rights of caregivers as opposed to custodial parents? Are special education files considered " special" and maintained separate from other educational files? These questions and more will be answered in an interactive session in which you will be challenged and provided solutions to these challenging questions.