Past Events

Environmental wellness encompasses not just your relationship with the planet and nature, but your relationship with your personal surroundings. When our personal surroundings are cared for, clean, and organized, we can experience greater comfort and less anxiety. In addition, this dimension of wellness involves being and feeling physically safe, in both our micro-environment (places we […]

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April 18, 2023

5:30-6:30 pm CST

Online

Presenter/s Shanna E. Hirsch, PhD., BCBA-D, Associate Professor of Special Education in the Department of Education and Human Development at Clemson University

Tier 3 Functional Behavioral Assessments (Part 2 of 2)

Learning and Training Opportunity

PreK-12

Professional Development

This is the second part two-part series on how to conduct Tier 3 functional behavior assessments (FBAs) in a school setting. In this session, participants will learn how to analyze the data gathered during the FBA process to develop function-based supports. We will focus on developing strategies to prevent challenging behavior while at the same […]

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April 13, 2023

12:00-1:00 pm CST

In-Person N116 Lindquist Center (Teacher Leader Center Professional Development Area), Iowa City, Iowa

Presenter/s Seth King, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Yanchen Zhang, Ph.D., Derek Rodgers, Ph.D.

Research Lunch Series #6

Research

Special Event

Talk/Presentation

You are invited to learn about current research being conducted by affiliated faculty for the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health. Presentation #1 “Training Staff to Use Function-based Behavior Interventions Using Smart Virtual Reality.” · Seth King, Ph.D., BCBA-D | Associate Professor of Special Education – University of Iowa Department of Teaching and Learning, Coordinator – University […]

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April 5, 2023

5:30-6:30 pm CST

Online

Presenter/s Shanna E. Hirsch, PhD., BCBA-D, Associate Professor of Special Education in the Department of Education and Human Development at Clemson University

Tier 3 Functional Behavioral Assessments (Part 1 of 2)

Learning and Training Opportunity

PreK-12

Professional Development

This is the first part of a two-part series on how to conduct Tier 3 functional behavior assessments (FBAs) in a school setting. The FBA process involves collecting data to better understand a student’s behavior. This information is used develop strategies to support a student’s behavior behavior at school. In this session, participants will learn about the FBA process, the […]

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March 22, 2023

Episode #6 – Challenging our Minds to Improve our Intellectual Dimension of Wellness

Learning and Training Opportunity

PreK-12

Professional Development

During this episode, Dr. Shelli Kesler will engage in a discussion that will guide/encourage participants to think about how and why they should care for their intellectual wellness. Caring for your intellectual wellness allows you to participate in activities that cultivate mental growth – improving concentration, memory, and critical thinking skills. Reading, doing challenging puzzles, thinking […]

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March 9, 2023

12:00-1:00 pm CST

In-Person In-Person N116 Lindquist Center (Teacher Leader Center Professional Development Area), Iowa City, Iowa

Presenter/s Jared Izumi, Ph.D., NCSP, Jamie Elizalde, Ph.D., NCSP, Coreen Frank, Jonathan Templin, Ph.D.

School Mental Health Research Lunch #5

Research

Special Event

Talk/Presentation

You are invited to learn about current school mental health research being conducted by affiliated faculty and staff for the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health. Presentation #1 “Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for Iowa youth.” Jared Izumi, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor of School Psychology, University of Iowa College of Education Jamie Elizalde, Ph.D., NCSP | Licensed […]

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