Other National Events Listed in Past IssuesOn the Path to Recovery: Medication, Mental Health Treatment, and the Transition to Adult Life
Web-based Event
November 4, 2011
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Pacific)
This webinar will examine key issues that affect the use of psychotropic medication by young adults who are experiencing mental illness. It will discuss evidence-based use of medication, potential side effects, the influence of stigma, and cultural meaning and consider the elements of successful collaborative decision-making processes. On the Path to Recovery: Medication, Mental Health Treatment, and the Transition to Adult Life
Web-based Event
November 4, 2011
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Pacific)
The Research and Training Center for Pathways to Positive Futures of Portland State University will present a webinar on issues that affect the use of psychotropic medication by young adults who are experiencing mental illness. The webinar will discuss evidence-based use of medication, potential side effects, the influence of stigma, and cultural meaning; and consider the elements of successful collaborative decision-making processes. State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Disabilities
Conference
November 3, 2011 - November 4, 2011
Fairfax, VA
The State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Disabilities, sponsored by George Mason University and others, will feature strands on fiscal resources for postsecondary students with intellectual disabilities, leadership and sustainability, promoting systemic change, program development and evaluation, transition to college, and research on academic, social, independent living, and employment issues. Mid-Atlantic School Safety Conference
Conference
November 3, 2011 - November 4, 2011
Baltimore, MD
National Law Enforcement Corrections Training Center-National /U.S. Department of Justice-National Institute of Justice will hold the 2011 Mid-Atlantic School Safety Conference in Baltimore, MD. Experts from law enforcement, the School Safety Advocacy Council, and others will discuss topics in school safety, including safety initiatives, threat response, gangs, bullying, communication with teens, and social networking. State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Conference
November 3, 2011 - November 4, 2011
Fairfax, VA
Sponsored by SSCSID, George Mason University, and others, the 2011 State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities will provide an opportunity for colleges and universities, researchers, program staff, parents and self-advocates to discuss the current state of policies, research, and practice in the field. Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities: Exploring Disability Inclusive Diversity
Conference
November 3, 2011 - November 4, 2011
Morristown, NJ
Sponsored by Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD), the 12th Annual National Conference: “Exploring Disability Inclusive Diversity,” will be held in Morristown, NJ, and explore aspects of inclusion of diversity in employment and careers, for individuals with disabilities, employers, and educators. Public Systems: Responding to Students Affected by Trauma
Web-based Event
November 1, 2011
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (Central)
The Chapin Hall Child & Family Policy Forum will podcast a discussion of “Public Systems: Responding to Students Affected by Trauma.” Children and youth who experience trauma such as maltreatment are often involved with multiple systems in the public sector, including foster care, education, and juvenile justice. Effective interventions for this vulnerable population require a perspective that is grounded in the understanding of trauma and its effects; comprehensive information about the medical, social, developmental, mental health, and educational status of the child and the adults who figure prominently in the child's life; and collaboration across public systems. The panel will discuss the implications of trauma as it relates to children and families involved with public systems, and on the particular challenges of working with adolescents who have experienced trauma, and programs designed to meet their needs. Showcasing Exemplary Practices: The Fifth National Symposium on Dispute Resolution in Special Education
Symposium
October 26, 2011 - October 28, 2011
Eugene, OR
CADRE, the National Center on Dispute Resolution in Special Education, will hold “Showcasing Exemplary Practices: The Fifth National Symposium on Dispute Resolution in Special Education,” October 26-28, 2011, in Eugene, Oregon. CADRE’s Showcasing Exemplary Practices Symposium on dispute Resolution in Special Education
Symposium
October 26, 2011 - October 28, 2011
Eugene, OR
CADRE will convene “Showcasing Exemplary Practices: The Fifth National Symposium on Dispute Resolution in Special Education,” October 26-28, 2011 in Eugene, Oregon. Symposium invitees include State dispute resolution coordinators, directors of special education, dispute resolution practitioners, parent advocates, attorneys, educators, service providers, parents and others. After School Alignment with the Core Instructional Day in Support of STEM Learning
Web-based Event
October 26, 2011
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (Eastern)
SchoolsMovingUp of WestEd, co-sponsored by The California After-School Network, the U.S. Department of Education’s Web site Doing What Works, and California State University Hear, will present a panel discussion on how alignment between afterschool programs and the core instructional day can support STEM learning in districts and schools, to support students in math, science and technology for a 21st-century world. It is the second webinar in a three-part series, “Advancing Student Success: Aligning In-school and Afterschool Learning,” on the impact of afterschool programs on closing achievement gaps and readying students for college and/or careers. Previous 10 | Next 10 Results: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69
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