The University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work is offering a very inexpensive way to get CEUs! And what better reason to make it a weekend in the Steel City?!?! Friday, March 27 – workshop on trauma in schools; the rest of the weekend is yours! Click here for more information!
Call for Abstracts 20th Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health Getting Jazzed about School Mental Health – Celebrating 20 Years of Advancing School Mental Health! Hosted by the Center for School Mental Health (CSMH) University of Maryland School of Medicine, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in collaboration with THE IDEA PARTNERSHIP, FUNDED BY THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DIRECTORS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION (NASDSE) November 5-7, 2015 Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Real Life Real Issues is WITF’s multimedia series devoted to providing several angles on a single issue of interest to Central PA. The current series relates to drug use among young people. Included are articles, podcasts, videos, and other means of sharing the message about how we can help in this ongoing societal issue. Click here for all of the resources!
2015 PSA CONTEST It’s that time of year again! Time for the Annual PSA contest for youth suicide prevention. They are anticipating the highest number of submissions in the contest’s history. This year there are 2 opportunities for specific themes; communicating youth suicide warning signs & encouraging help seeking behavior. January 16, 2015 is the
As you should have heard by now, Act 31 – related to mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect – was passed into law and takes effect on 1/1/15. This law impacts our social work licenses and states that all social workers renewing their licenses will be required to complete 2 hours of training on child abuse
Upper Darby School District is looking for a substitute Social Worker from approximately December 2014 to June 2015. This will likely be a long term sub contract but not guaranteed at this time. This position would be short term at UDHS then a few months at a Drexel Hill Elementary School. Eligible HSV must be registered through STS, though
Governor Thomas Corbett signed House Bill 2204, the homeless infant and toddler bill, on Tuesday, October 14. HB 2204 amends the Early Intervention Services Act of 1990 to add a sixth category of at-risk children to trigger automatic tracking of an infant or toddler by early intervention services. Currently, there are five categories that trigger
From the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors: ACT 31 OF 2014 – INITIAL TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION IN CHILD ABUSE RECOGNITION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS The Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA), in conjunction with the Department of Public Welfare (DPW), is providing advance notice to all
PDE has finally published the rubrics and accompanying documents to support the educator evaluation system initiated by Act 82. The documents (in PDF format) can be found at:- http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/educator_effectiveness_project/20903/p/1173848 On that page you will find the rubric for Home and School Visitors in the section entitled “Specialists” and the sub-section “Approved Rubrics” and the next sub-section
Do you know a colleague who is innovative, energetic and dedicated to her/his work with students? Consider nominating them for the HSV/SSW of the Year Award! Recognize their exceptional contribution to the field of education. Highlight the important work they do for their students, families, district, and community – let it inspire others to rise to that