Past Events

This workshop will explore the latest developmental research describing key fundamentals of emotional intelligence including empathy development, emotion regulation in group settings, and related social skill development. K-12 educators, administrators, school counselors, paraeducators, and school mental health providers, will gain an understanding of up-to-date research that emphasizes the role of culture and context in how […]

Learn More

January 23, 2024

The Value of Movement and the Outdoors

Learning and Training Opportunity

Professional Development

There aren’t many arguments against the value of movement when it comes to learning. Brain science tells us physical movement makes it: When we combine it with the outdoors, it can increase the benefits greatly for ourselves and our students. Why wouldn’t we want to feel our best? We shouldn’t dread the next day of […]

Learn More

January 18, 2024

12:00-1:00 pm CST

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

Presenter/s Shawn Datchuk, Ph.D., Ece Demir-Lira, Ph.D., Saba Ali, Ph.D.

School Mental Health Research Lunch

Research

Special Event

Talk/Presentation

You are invited to enjoy a free lunch while learning about current research promoted by the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health. Presentation #1 “Writing Interventions for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders.” Presentation #2 “Parental Cognitive Stimulation and the Connection Between Parental Mental Health and Child Behavior.” Presentation #3 “Project HOPE.” This program, co-sponsored by the […]

Learn More

January 17, 2024

ECHO – Challenging Behaviors in Elementary Classrooms

All Iowa-based elementary educators, administrators, and school counselors are invited to join an online 8-part ECHO – Challenging Behaviors in Elementary Classrooms Training program. ECHO stands for: During each ECHO, elementary educators/specialists will present real cases to a panel of interdisciplinary specialists and other ECHO participants for discussion and recommendations. In addition, brief didactics are […]

Learn More

December 7, 2023

12:00-1:00 pm CST

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

Presenter/s Bengi Baran, Ph.D., Amanda McCleery, Ph.D., Matthew O'Brien, Ph.D.

School Mental Health Research Lunch

Research

Special Event

Talk/Presentation

You are invited to enjoy a free lunch while learning about current research promoted by the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health. Presentation #1 “Impact of Sleep on Adolescent Mental Health.” Presentation #2 “Psychosis-Risk/Psychotic-Like Experiences in Adolescence.” Presentation #3 “The Prevalence of Psychotropic Medication for Individuals with Challenging Behaviors.” This program, co-sponsored by the Grants […]

Learn More

November 27, 2023

Trauma-Informed Learning Environments and Key Practices for All Classrooms

Learning and Training Opportunity

PreK-12

Professional Development

Trauma-informed learning environments have the potential to benefit all students, from those experiencing complex trauma to those experiencing struggles from typical child development. This learning session will begin with an overview of the impact of trauma on the learner and the learning environment, followed by introduction to and practical application of core trauma-informed skills. Learning […]

Learn More