School leaders discuss student mental health & cultural responsiveness

ALBANY, NY (07/18/2018) (readMedia)-- As school districts prepare for a new mandate to teach mental health in all grades, Long Island school administrators will take part in a two-day workshop focusing on addressing student mental health needs and building culturally responsive classrooms and schools.

WHO:

School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS) and Nassau BOCES welcome featured speakers David Rossetti, chief officer of behavioral health services, Northern Rivers Family of Services; Rebecca Carman, director of policy and community development, Shenendehowa CSD; and Kristen Campbell Wilcox of the University at Albany.
WHAT:

Professional learning for educators on student mental health needs and how schools can and must respond to those needs. Day two focuses on bringing cultural and self identity into education.
WHEN: Tuesday July 24, 2018 at 08:15AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Nassau BOCES
Robert E. Lupinskie Center
1 Merrick Avenue
Westbury, New York 11590
NOTES:

 Onsite coordinator/contact: Karen Bronson - kbronson@saanys.org