Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Kendra Suggs-Shealey | [email protected] | District Intervention & Support Coordinator
Location: Other... Old Northern High School
Description: Provides support for students with challenging behaviors through Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and the development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). This process identifies the function of a student’s behavior, examines contributing factors, and develops individualized, data-informed strategies to teach replacement behaviors, increase positive behaviors, and support student success across settings.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Counselors, School Social Work, Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & Mental Health Coordinator
Location: Other... Old Northern High School
Description: Drug overdoses have become the third leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the US. Young people have overdosed after taking pills they did not know were laced with fentanyl, a potent opioid drug. In this break-out session, we will cover: 1) the scope of the overdose crisis in Durham County; 2) the health and safety impacts of opioid drugs, including fentanyl and counterfeit pills; 3) harm reduction strategies to prevent an overdose; 4) how to respond to an overdose, including how to administer naloxone, and 5) the basics of substance use disorder and resources available to those affected by it. We will also introduce the Safety First Program, an evidence-based drug education curriculum for youth developed by Stanford University and the Drug Policy Alliance.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Counselors, School Social Work, Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & Mental Health Coordinator
Location: Other... Old Northern High School
Description: As more and more youth experience sudden outbursts of anger, frustration, and mental health problems – and often documenting it on social media - the negative consequences of our cultural dependence on screen use and the impact is becoming clearer. School personnel are often asked to help navigate this complex and evolving landscape and these increasingly dysregulated emotions and behavior. The goal of this session is to describe the most common screen uses in youth and share the most recent research as it relates to increasing rates of anxiety, depression, and problematic behaviors. We will explore how to intervene regarding some of the challenges that schools face when working with children, teens and their families as they assist with many of the unhealthy behaviors tied to maladaptive use of screens. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: · Identify the most common uses and functions of screen use in children and adolescents · Examine the current research regarding the impact on development, health and well being · Acquire resources and strategies to assist with effective interventions to help youth cope
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Counselors, School Social Work, Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors