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Mar 25, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual Event
Please register here. Students presenting with both high cognitive/academic ability and a disability (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Learning Disorder) are referred to as “twice exceptional.” This population presents with a unique set of social-emotional needs due to their asynchronous development and limited access to specialized support. This presentation will provide an overview of twice-exceptionality, identify key challenges and vulnerabilities for this population, and offer evidence-based reco...
Mar 26, 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Please register here for this in-person masterclass series, held on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30p.m. on March 26, April 2, 9, and 16. You are in your office, thinking about a recent interaction with a student that left you troubled. Many things are running through your mind. Is this a big deal? Should I call someone? Can I help this student myself? Should I even get involved? The "Working with Students in Distress Masterclass" is designed to help Staff/Faculty respond to students in distre...
Mar 26, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual Event
Please register here. Participants will be provided psychoeducation on grief, including different types of grief, common symptoms of grief, and how grief can manifest differently across people. Strategies that educators can use to support students who are experiencing grief and loss will be reviewed. What You Will Learn: Define aspects of grief and loss Discuss various presentations of grief and loss Identify common emotions associated with grief and loss Learn ways to emotionally ...
Mar 27, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Please register here for this in-person masterclass series, held on Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. on March 27, April 3, 10, 17. You are in your office, thinking about a recent interaction with a student that left you troubled. Many things are running through your mind. Is this a big deal? Should I call someone? Can I help this student myself? Should I even get involved? The "Working with Students in Distress Masterclass" is designed to help Staff/Faculty respond to students in distress. Facul...
Apr 1, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Virtual Event
Please register here. Topic 1: Begin with framework of trauma experiences that are common to youth in Iowa. Then we will further mental health outcomes of trauma and how that might result in classroom behaviors. We will then wrap up the session discussing level 1 interventions that would provide support for students whom may have experienced trauma in their life. Topic 2: Disruptive Behaviors through a Mental Health Lens: Let's talk about what disruptive behaviors look like in the classro...
Apr 8, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Virtual Event
Please register here. In this interactive workshop, educators will explore the signs and symptoms of burnout, understand its impact on both personal well-being and professional effectiveness, and learn practical strategies for prevention and recovery. Participants will gain valuable tools for identifying burnout early, managing stress, and creating a sustainable balance between work and self-wellness. This workshop is designed to help educators feel supported, connected, and confident in na...
Apr 9, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Virtual Event
Please register here. Eating disorders in students have more than doubled over the last several years and school mental health providers may be the first to notice. Build awareness of the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and how to connect students and families with resources and support. What You Will Learn: Develop awareness of signs and symptoms of eating disorders. Increase knowledge about the levels of care and support available for individuals with eating disorders. Gain ...
Apr 16, 2025
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM
Virtual Event
Please register here. In this session, we will discuss the role that emotions, and emotional labor, play in the professional lives of teachers. Then, we will focus on strategies to effectively instruct in an affectively healthy and beneficial manner. The professional development will provide teachers with tools to improve their vocational health, along with strategies to implement in the classroom. What You Will Learn: Participants will recognize the ways in which emotional labor, ...
Apr 24, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Please register here. ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. As the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop, LivingWorks’ ASIST program is supported by numerous evaluations including independent and peer-reviewed studies. Results demonstrate that ASIST helps participants become more willing, ready, and...
Apr 30, 2025
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Please register here. safeTALK prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections. The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support. What You Will Learn: Describe the role of an alert helper/ connector. Identify ways in which personal, cultural, and social attitudes can lead people to miss, dismiss, and avoid opportunities...
Jun 9, 2025
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Please register here. safeTALK prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections. The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support. What You Will Learn: Describe the role of an alert helper/ connector. Identify ways in which personal, cultural, and social attitudes can lead people to miss, dismiss, and avoid opportunitie...
Jun 19, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Please register here. ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. As the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop, LivingWorks’ ASIST program is supported by numerous evaluations including independent and peer-reviewed studies. Results demonstrate that ASIST helps participants become more willing, ready, and a...
Sep 30, 2025
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Join us for the 2025 EmpowerED Minds: The School Wellness Summit, a premier event dedicated to enhancing mental health and well-being in educational institutions. This year's summit features a specialized focus on Well-being in Higher Education, addressing the critical role that faculty, staff, and institutional leaders play in fostering supportive environments for student success. Why Attend? • Explore Cutting-Edge Strategies: Learn about innovative mental health programs, evidence-based ...
Sep 30, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
EmpowerED Minds: The School Wellness Summit (formerly known as the Iowa BEST Summit) is a premier professional learning event dedicated to fostering well-being and mental health within educational communities. Participants will gain practical strategies, insights from cutting-edge research, and access to innovative solutions that enhance mental health outcomes. EmpowerED Minds is where K-12 educators, school leaders, school mental health providers, and higher education campus well-bei...