August 2014

Happy "New Year!" School is already well underway in some districts and starting soon in others! I hope that everyone had a restful and fun summer and that the school year is off to a smooth start.

In this e-newsletter, we are highlighting upcoming professional development opportunities. This fall's events include our annual TUPE Site Coordinators, California Healthy Kids Survey, and Brief Intervention trainings, as well as a new training series -- Eliminating Barriers to Learning through the Early Identification of Student Mental Health Issues.

Information about these events will also be posted on our Health & Wellness webpage.

Sincerely,

Emily Justice
Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE)

TUPE Site Coordinator & CHKS Trainings

Space is limited. Sign up now!

Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Site Coordinators Training

Friday, September 20

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Location: CCCOE

Registration

CHKS Administration &
Using Data for LCAPs

Wednesday, October 15

8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: CCCOE

Registration

Eliminating Barriers to Learning (EBL)

Student Mental Health Training Series

September 4, 2014, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Module 1: Eliminating Barriers to Learning, The Foundation

Training Series Flyer & Registration

About the Series: Every school staff member has a unique role in influencing a climate that is supportive and positive for all students. This comprehensive five-module training offers those interested in mental health and wellness the opportunity to learn tools to identify, recognize, refer, and support students with mental health needs in a respectful and culturally responsive manner.

Questions: Contact Lindy Khan at (925) 942-3343 or Brenna Fleck at (925) 942-3368.

Welcoming Schools and Communities Summit 2014

October 4, 2014, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mount Diablo High School, 2450 Grant St., Concord 94520

Register here by September 19.

The event is free, optional $10 donation at the door.

Open to school administrators and staff, youth, community members, families/caregivers, faith leaders, and service providers.

About the Event: A day of learning, dialogue between youth and adults, and action planning to build spaces of acceptance and support for youth of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Hosted by the Inclusive Schools Coalition of Central and East Contra Costa County, Contra Costa County Youth Advocacy Collaborative (YAC).

For more information, contact Kim Baranek, YAC Director and Inclusive Schools Coordinator.

Thank You

We hope you enjoyed this month's Health & Wellness Matters e-newsletter! If you have suggestions for future articles or resources to share, contact Emily Justice.