Jessica Minahan to Offer April 10 “Reducing Anxiety in Students” Zoom Session

Heartland AEA is excited to announce a unique professional learning opportunity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Heartland AEA staff*, LEA and community partners are invited to participate in a 2-hour webinar meeting with Jessica Minahan from 9-11 a.m. on April 10, 2020.



Session Description 
With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work. In the time of COVID19, and the subsequent societal changes, anxiety has become ever-present in students of all ages.



Through the use of case studies, humorous stories and examples of everyday challenging situations, participants will learn easy-to-implement preventive tools, strategies and interventions for reducing anxiety, increasing self-regulation, accurate thinking and self-monitoring in students. Virtual classroom and traditional classroom examples will be shared.



Registration

Registration 
Use Course #189671



Participants will receive Zoom meeting connection information via the email address used during registration.



Intended Audience
K-12 Classroom Teachers, Special Educators, Paraprofessionals, Guidance Counselors, Department Heads, Team Leaders, Curriculum Coordinators, Administrators



About the Presenter

Jessica Minahan, M.Ed., BCBA, is a licensed and board-certified behavior analyst, special educator, as well as a consultant to schools internationally. Jessica has over 17 years of experience supporting students who exhibit challenging behavior in urban public-school systems. She is the co-author of The Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching the Most Challenging Students (Harvard Education Press, 2012), and author of The Behavior Code Companion: Strategies, Tools, and Interventions for Supporting Students with Anxiety-Related or Oppositional Behaviors (Harvard Education Press, 2014).



*Heartland AEA staff who participated in a full day of learning with Jessica during the 2018-19 school year are welcome to participate in this 2-hour session, however, should know the session will likely have similar content and areas of focus. 



Questions
If you have any questions, contact Jadie Boens, Director of Special Programs, or Martha Condon, Director of Professional Learning.