For Project AWARE Grantees Only

The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

Please email Sarah McMinn ([email protected]) for information about joining this training.

DESCRIPTION:

PROJECT AWARE GRANTEES: We look forward to connecting with you soon at our second Regional Collaboration Meeting on March 16^th. 

Each 60-minute monthly session will follow the same structure: 

• Introductions, sharing and requesting resources, updates
• A brief presentation on topics identified from the needs assessment
• Case study example or deep-dive questions into the presentation topic
• Closing

Every week you will have an opportunity to share resources that you have either recently created or have found useful to your work. And/ or make requests for resources you are looking for. Please bring a resource to share or a request or both to our first meeting. 

Our topic on March 16^th is continuing our conversation on Sustainability and Networking with Mark Sander sharing his time and expertise with us. You will have an opportunity to share a case example or situation you are struggling with and talk about how you might apply the information from the presentation to your example, brainstorm solutions, and identify next steps.   

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Build community with other Project AWARE grantees in the region
• Receive consultation and support for your project from an expert in the field and fellow grantees
• Learn strategies to build your support networks and funding streams to provide comprehensive school mental health

CERTIFICATES:

Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance. Certificates are disseminated via email to all qualifying individuals approximately two weeks after the conclusion of the event or training. 

SPEAKER INFO:

Dr. Mark Sander is a Senior Clinical Physiologist for the Hennepin County and the Director of School Mental Health for Hennepin County and the Minnesota Public Schools. He is a Certified Master Trainer on the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study and a Visiting Scholar at Wilder Research. He is also on the Advisory Board for the Center for School Mental Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a Board Member for the Minnesota Trauma project. Dr. Sander has published journal articles and book chapters on school mental health and has presented extensively on school mental health and ACEs and developing trauma-sensitive schools at local, state, and national conferences. He has a private practice in Minnetonka, Minnesota.