Charter Schools - TSS

Social Emotional Learning & Mental Wellness Keeping our Kids Safe from the Inside Out

Kelly Bowers — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:48:32 +0000

In this course, you’ll learn about Social-emotional learning (SEL), which involves developing and using social and emotional skills. People with strong social-emotional skills can better handle everyday challenges, build positive relationships, and make informed decisions. SEL is crucial for improving students’ mental well-being by enhancing their self-perception, fostering healthier relationships, and reducing emotional distress and risky behaviors. Integrating SEL into a comprehensive system of mental wellness support, including promotion, prevention, early intervention, and treatment, is important.

What You’ll learn:

How to build proactive, evidence-based social-emotional learning and mental health support systems in schools to create safer, more stable, and trauma-informed environments for students and staff.

Strategies for threat reduction through early intervention, root cause analysis, expanded data use, and technology tools that help identify and address student risks before they escalate.

The critical role of teaching emotional regulation, resilience, growth mindset, and positive behavior reinforcement to foster lifelong social-emotional skills and reduce stigma around mental health.

Best practices for integrating social-emotional learning into school culture and curriculum, including staff support, community collaboration, mental health first aid training, and measuring program impact for continuous improvement.

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Internal Audit and Internal Controls for Charter Schools

Rick Jensen — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:42:05 +0000

This course provides an overview of the basics concerning the internal audit function and the importance of internal controls for charter schools and other non-profit educational entities. Topics covered in Internal Auditing course include: the internal audit function in California school districts, the role of the internal auditor, the “why” of internal auditing, the standards used by internal auditors, and how to respond to internal audit findings. Topics covered in the Internal Control course include: overview of internal controls, components of internal controls, who is responsible for internal controls in a school system, who benefits from internal controls, and failures that occur when there is a lack of internal controls.

What You’ll learn:

Gain a clear understanding of the internal audit function, its purpose, and professional standards.

Learn how to identify internal control weaknesses and effectively respond to audit findings.

Use risk assessment tools to evaluate fiscal health, compliance, and operational risks.

Implement strong internal controls over payroll, cash management, and purchasing processes.

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The Power of Multi-Tier System of Support

Jan Hamilton — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:51:34 +0000

This workshop provides an overview of the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework and the entire continuum of intervention and support. The interventions & support encompass the whole child: academically, socially/emotionally, and behaviorally. This workshop highlights needed supports characterized through the MTSS framework levels, namely which are commonly referred to as Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3. Participants will also get a grasp gain an awareness of ways in which to promote for promoting the academic performance of all students.

What You’ll learn:

The structure and purpose of the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework, including tiered interventions to address academic, social, emotional, and behavioral student needs.

How to implement data-driven decision making, universal screening, and progress monitoring to identify and support students effectively.

The roles of the Student Success Team (SST) and collaboration among educators and specialists to design and deliver targeted interventions.

Procedures for determining eligibility for Section 504 plans and special education services through systematic assessment and intervention at tier three.

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Maintaining Safe and Secure Schools Through Leadership and Highly Effective Teaching Strategies

Scott Martzloff — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 22:49:38 +0000

Maintaining safety and security at our schools ought to be our top concern. This requires a variety of tactics from administrators, teachers, and staff members who collaborate with students, parents, law enforcement, and the neighborhood. This course focuses on how schools may fortify their defenses against threats to the environment. Slowing the wrongdoer down is one of the most important elements here. Most perpetrators of school violence are apprehended by non-law enforcement personnel in less than five minutes. This also accentuates the importance of all school employees being aware of their surroundings and reporting suspicious activities.

The second segment of this seminar focuses on the ways in which educators may create more warm and interesting learning environments for our children. Teachers may create environments in their classrooms that are marked by mutual respect and physical and emotional safety by employing a number of particular tactics. The fundamental concept of teacher-student cooperation has resurfaced, and we can all collaborate to make it more prevalent. Although some of these methods may already be in use, this seminar contains a number of fresh concepts and improvements. In order to improve your classrooms and schools, I hope you evaluate these suggestions for yourself and others.

What You’ll learn:

Effective layered strategies to enhance school safety, including physical security, communication, and emergency preparedness.

The importance of strong school leadership, clear routines, and professional development in fostering a positive, safe learning environment.

How building meaningful adult-student relationships and offering engaging extracurricular programs support violence prevention and student success.

Practical approaches to behavior management, restorative practices, and creating a culture of respect, redemption, and high expectations.

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An Overview of Special Education

Jan Hamilton — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:14:24 +0000

The Do’s and Don’ts of Special Education Law will be covered in this workshop. Important provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) that school districts must follow to stay compliant will be presented and discussed. Additionally, the workshop will provide participants with a solid understanding of the steps and practices that must be taken while assisting students with disabilities (SWDs) in a learning environment.

What You’ll learn:

The key provisions of IDEA 2004 and how to ensure a full continuum of services for students with disabilities.

How to conduct thorough assessments that comply with legal timelines and inform eligibility and placement decisions.

Best practices for effective IEP team meetings, including required members, communication, and documentation.

Strategies for building strong relationships with families to support student success and prevent legal conflicts.

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Board Health And Safety

KeltieJones — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:52:09 +0000

Board health and safety

Having a safe learning environment is essential for supporting student achievement. In the current context, safety can be impacted by school climate, risk of violence, facilities, and community challenges. This course will help board members understand their role in school health and safety, with a focus on governance practices, community engagement, and policy making.

What You’ll learn:

How to develop and implement comprehensive policies addressing student health and safety, including legal requirements, board responsibilities, and community engagement.

Strategies to create safe, respectful school climates by tackling bullying, emotional safety, mental health, and integrating supportive practices into curriculum and culture.

Best practices for handling sensitive issues like sexual harassment, drug use, violence, gang activity, and gun safety through trauma-informed, equity-focused, and community-centered approaches.

Techniques for ongoing policy review, training, and strategic collaboration with stakeholders to build accountability, model respectful behavior, and ensure effective school safety plans.

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Change Management

KeltieJones — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:35:52 +0000

Change Management

Change is a constant, and change management is a necessary skill for modern leaders. This course will teach you how to assess the nature of the changes happening in your organization and understand how the people you work with and other stakeholders are experiencing those changes. Through the reflective activities, you will develop a plan for managing a significant change initiative in your own organization.

What You’ll learn:

Understand different types and impacts of organizational change, including planned, emergent, and imposed changes.

Learn key change management models and tools, such as ADKAR, the change curve, and Kotter’s steps.

Develop skills to lead and communicate change effectively, managing resistance and engaging stakeholders.

Apply practical strategies to empower teams, celebrate progress, and align changes with organizational values.

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