Inservices and Ongoing Education

Socially Distant Book Club

J. D. Vance’s New York Times bestseller, Hillbilly Elegy, is a compelling memoir about what it’s like growing up poor in the Rust Belt. A Marine veteran and Yale graduate, Vance tells the story of his family’s rise out of poverty in Appalachia and their struggle to claim a middle-class life in a slowly fading

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Socially Distant Book Club

J. D. Vance’s New York Times bestseller, Hillbilly Elegy, is a compelling memoir about what it’s like growing up poor in the Rust Belt. A Marine veteran and Yale graduate, Vance tells the story of his family’s rise out of poverty in Appalachia and their struggle to claim a middle-class life in a slowly fading

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Trauma Treatment in a Time of Widespread Crisis

Providing treatment for trauma survivors is always challenging, but what happens when virtually everyone is affected by a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic? This workshop presents an overview of critical concepts to keep in mind when doing trauma treatment during a widespread crisis, the types of symptoms and diagnoses we are most likely to encounter,

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Monty’s Day in Court: What To Expect When You Have To Testify In Court

“Monty’s Day in Court” shows young people they have the power to bring about change for themselves and others. Monty’s story serves as a tool for children in learning resilience and as an aid for those on the front lines helping young people through challenging times.  The book follows 10-year-old Monty’s journey as he learns

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Equity and Educational Advocacy: Fighting for Youth To/Who Matter

Elective, 3 credit hours After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. In this interactive talk, Dr. Dunn explains the key features of equitable education, particularly for youth of color and from historically marginalized communities. Participants will engage in whole and small group discussions about what it means to advocate

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