Welcome to the Mental Health Network- a new NYSUT program for School Social Workers, School Counselors, and School Psychologists designed to provide support and advocacy for these professions.
Members will receive monthly emails that offer training and networking opportunities, promote mental health awareness activities, and elicit feedback regarding their needs as mental health professionals.
Join the NYSUT Mental Health Network
Scan the QR code below or CLICK HERE TO JOIN the NYSUT Mental Health Network
Continuing education for LMSW/LCSW
NYSUT Social Services is now offering free monthly webinars via Zoom, open to all NYSUT members. Social Work continuing education (CE) hours are available free to NYSUT members.
NYSUT is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0775
- CEU calendar - coming soon!
- Upcoming registrations
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11/20, 1-2:30PM | Steps to Attendance: Understanding and Overcoming School Avoidance (1.5 CE) - REGISTER HERE
This workshop will provide an overview of school avoidance, exploring its various underlying factors, which often include anxiety, depression, social issues, or specific learning challenges and unsafe school climate. Participants will learn to recognize the early warning signs, understand the function that school refusal serves for the student, and explore evidence-based strategies for intervention. Participants will learn how to implement a school attendance policy in an MTSS system and use the School Refusal Assessment Scale (SRAS)
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MTSS & Data: 2-part virtual workshop
Our next virtual workshop will be a two-part series; attendance is strongly recommended for both sessions to build off prior knowledge and enhance discussion.
9/23, 4-5:30pm | Part 1: Understanding and Strengthening MTSS (1.5 CE) - REGISTER HERE
This session will focus on building foundational knowledge, exploring effective implementation, and addressing common challenges in MTSS frameworks.
10/28, 4-5:30pm | Part 2: Data-Driven Practices to Inform and Enhance Student Support (1.5 CE) - REGISTER HERE
This session will offer practical approaches for using data to guide decision-making, monitor progress, and improve student outcomes within the MTSS structure.