INTERNAL PD INFO: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Featuring Dr. Sue Wolf
- Fri, Jan 3 2025 •
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- Updates
The ADE/ESS Academic Achievement and Inclusive Practices unit is pleased to announce professional learning opportunities for traumatic brain injury (TBI) featuring Dr. Sue Wolf from Empowerment Research.
TBI 404- It’s Not Just Academics
Wednesday, January 22 and 29, 2025
3:00 pm -5:00 pm
This workshop will include advanced information on acquired brain injuries and how to utilize an understanding of neurodevelopment AND brain-behavior relationships to identify and effectively impact students in the classroom and the community. The 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, and small/large group discussions and will include a case study of a student with a TBI. Implications for 504 and IDEA will be addressed as they impact transition services and the ADA.
TBI 505- A Bump or a Bleed
Wednesday, February 19 and 26, 2025
3:00 pm-5:00 pm
The workshop includes advanced information on acquired brain injuries and how to utilize an understanding of (a) neurodevelopment AND (b) brain-behavior relationships to identify and effectively impact students in the classroom and the community. There is special emphasis on adolescent brain development, the role of the changing brain in transition, and exposing myths related to brain-based behaviors and mental health issues, including medication management and identification of depression and suicide prevention strategies. The options of 504 Plans under the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and transition plans under the IDEA and services into adulthood under the ADA will be covered.
TBI 202- Assets, Assessments, and Analysis of Behavior
Wednesday, March 19 and 26, 2025
3:00 pm-5:00 pm
This in-depth behavior workshop will include an overview of brain-behavior relationships, the importance of the frontal lobe and the limbic system development and function, signs/symptoms of brain injury, and neurological impairments as observable behaviors. The focus will be on executive functioning, behavior management, and determining students’ strengths and assets using a hypothesis testing approach to assess and create appropriate interventions and strategies for use in the classroom and community. A "Zones of Self-Regulation" discussion will be included. The format will be a lecture with open discussion, presentation, and live Q&A.
Who should attend: Parents and caregivers, counselors, general education teachers, special education teachers, related service personnel, administrators, support staff, behavioral health professionals, community-based professionals, or anyone who works with youth and young adults in the educational setting.
Register through Zoom
If you have questions, please get in touch with Christy Hegebush.
