TBI 404 - "It's Not Just Academics" - Cognitive Interventions After B.I

2855 West Master Pieces Drive,Tucson AZ 85741

20 January, 2023

Description

TBI 404 SESSION IS VALUABLE FOR ANYONE WORKING IN THE SCHOOLS OR WITH YOUR: Counselors, general education teachers, SPED teachers, related service personnel, administrators, behavioral health, school psychologists, secure care (DOC), support staff, and parents/caregivers. This workshop will include advanced information on acquired brain injuries and how to utilize an understanding of neurodevelopment AND brain-behavior relationships in order to identify and effectively impact students in the classroom and in the community. Focus will be on assessments to identify assets/deficits, appropriate academic strategies targeting executive skills, and the role of problem solving in academic coursework, STEM fields and transition. The adult education format will be lecture, dialogue, small/large group discussions and includes a case study of a student with mTBI. Implications for both 504 and IDEA will be addressed as they impact transition services and the ADA. All materials are provided for this course including PPT handouts, activity sheets and resources. A total of 6 contact hours for professional development/continuing education units. **IMPORTANT - THERE IS A PRE-REQUISITE OF ATTENDING A TBI 100 OR 101 TO ATTEND THIS TRAINING. If you have any questions regarding pre-req's please contact Tiffany Wilkinson at [email protected]. IMPORTANT: This in-person course has been split into two consecutive half day sessions. Your attendance at both days is mandatory to have a spot in this course. Dates are: Friday, January 20th & Saturday, January 21st, 2023. Times: Friday's session is from 4:30pm-8:00pm AND Saturday's session is from 8:30am-12pm AZ Time