Credits: 3 CEU Credits

In this presentation, we explore the growing demand for school-mandated psychiatric risk assessments, driven by increasing concerns around student mental health and safety. We outline the key components that constitute an ideal risk assessment, including a multidisciplinary approach and a focus on contextual factors. To streamline the process, we introduce a school-based referral system that allows educators and healthcare providers to collaborate efficiently in identifying students in need of psychiatric evaluations. However, we also discuss the potential pitfalls and challenges associated with compulsory assessments, such as stigmatization, ethical dilemmas, and the need for highly specialized training for school staff involved in these evaluations.

ABOUT PRESENTER:

Program Flyer: Flyer 2-23-2024
Location: Zoom online in Real Time

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Describe the escalating demand for school-mandated psychiatric risk assessments.
• Explain the elements that make up an ideal risk assessment.
• Describe a shool-based referral system for psychiatric evaluations.
• Identify potential pitfalls and challenges associated with compelled examinations

CE CREDITS:

This program is co-sponsored by the PSCP:The Psychology Network and Specialists of Schools. PSCP:The Psychology Network is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor Continuing Education for psychologists. PSCP: The Psychology Network maintains responsibility for the program and its content. This program provides 3 (#) Hours of CE credits for Psychologists.

FEES:

This workshop is free for members of SOS, PSCP, and staff at the host school. There is a $50.00 admission fee for others. CE credits and Act 48 credits are $45.00 each. Payment must be made online, by check, or money order made out to SOS. NO CASH PLEASE.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

You are holding a spot so reservations for this workshop are non-refundable. If you cancel at least 48 hours before the event, you will be issued a credit memo (minus a $10 transaction fee) to use for another SOS workshop within the year.

TO REGISTER:

Important Notes:

By registering for this program, you understand and agree to the following:

• You will be signed onto the program by the start of the program at 11:30am and will attend the program in its entirety.
• To earn CE/Act 48 credits, you will use a device that is equipped with a functioning camera so that you can be seen by the presenter, administrator, and fellow workshop attendees.
• You will return necessary documents by the specified deadlines including your completed workshop evaluation by 9pm the day of the program
• The program is not to be recorded and/or shared; the program and material is copyrighted and owned by PSCP: The Psychology Network and Specialists of Schools.

If you have any difficulty logging into the program, please immediately contact Douglas Albright Pierce at pierce.douglas.e@gmail.com or Jennifer Jackson Holden at  jenniferjholden2@aol.com with a phone number where you can be reached and a description of your issue.

Registration will be closed Thursday, February 22 at 9:00 A.M. Payment is due at time of registration. If payment is not received by the date of the workshop, you will not be considered registered.

If you are a current SOS member, please login to the website (www.specialistsofschools.org) so that the system can keep track of your workshop registrations. Also, if you are logged in, the system will pre-populate the Attendee Information fields using your profile information (first name, last name, email address) expediting your registration.

If you are not a member but are interested in joining SOS, complete our membership application online and login BEFORE you register.

Please note: SOS members who are logged in during registration can review all of their past registration details from their Members page.

In order to register for the workshop, any CE and/or ACT48 credits

• Select the appropriate registration option that contains your desired combination and click the "Register Now" button.
• On the next screen you will complete the Attendee Information fields, Address Information fields (if applicable) and CE & ACT48 Credits fields (if applicable) and then
  • If there is a fee to collect - click the "Proceed to Payment Options" button
    • On the next screen you will select your method of payment
      • "Pay by Check/Money Order"
        • Click "Proceed to Finalize Registration"
        • That's it! Your registration will process, and you'll be shown a confirmation screen where you can view/print your receipt. You will also receive an email confirmation containing your registration information. We recommend you save/print a receipt for your records.
        • If you choose to mail your payment before the workshop please send along a copy of your receipt with payment to SOS or you may bring a check/money order with you to the workshop. NO CASH PLEASE.
      • "Pay by Credit Card"
        • Click the "Pay Now" button to enter your credit card details.
        • In the pop-up window enter your billing information followed by your credit card information and click Pay Now.
        • If payment is successful you'll be shown a confirmation screen where you can view/print your receipt. You will also receive an email confirmation containing your registration information. We recommend you save/print a receipt for your records.
  •  If there is no fee to collect - click the "Proceed to Finalize Registration"
    • That's it! Your registration will process, and you'll be shown a confirmation screen where you can view/print your receipt. You will also receive an email confirmation containing your registration information.