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ForwardSession 4: Setting Up for A Successful Transition and Start to A New School Year: Key Considerations and Strategies for Fostering Students' Academic, Emotional, and Behavioral Success
Overview
The beginning of a new school year can be difficult for students and, in turn, for educators; particularly when students present with social, emotional, behavioral, and/or developmental challenges. It is not uncommon for the initial weeks of an academic year to be “lost” in concern, and in trying to learn more about students, their needs, and how to support them effectively. Much is already known about incoming students and even the best practices to address the anticipated challenges. If the appropriate information is considered in advance, proactive steps can be taken to mitigate difficulties and to set students and educators up for success.
This 2-day summer preparatory workshop is designed specifically for school personnel who will be working with students with autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and/or other disorders this upcoming school year. The focus will be on identifying students’ needs, understanding various mental health and developmental conditions, establishing effective classroom supports and structure, and distinguishing “team-based” approaches to reduce challenging behaviors and increase the demonstration of adaptive alternative behaviors and emotional regulation.
Psychology CE Credit Statement
The Medical College of Wisconsin is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Medical College of Wisconsin maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This activity contains content or processes that may be potentially stressful.
Target Audience
- Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Psychiatry Residents
- Medical Students
- Allied Health Professionals
- Teachers
- School Administration
- Additional School Staff
Learning Objectives
- Indicate key pieces of information to consider/ascertain prior to a transition to a new school year to foster success.
- Specify at least 10 tools/strategies that can be used to facilitate transitional, social, emotional, behavioral, and learning success.
- Explain and identify the role of “TEAM” in developing adaptive alternative behaviors and building generalization.
- Utilize at least 3 techniques to increase positive thinking for children with autism, anxiety, and/or behavioral challenges.
Program
Thursday:
- Factors Impacting Successful Transitions
- Understanding Why the Smart Keep Getting Smarter and Other Students Fall Further Behind
- Understanding Disabilities/Mental Health Challenges and Its Impact on Learning
- Identifying the Unique Needs and Abilities of Each Student
- Determining the Most Appropriate Setting and Accommodations
- Inclusive Programming Considerations and Strategies for “High-Risk” Students
- Building Skills vs. Doing Skills: Strategies for Fostering Independence and Reducing Adult Supports
- What Expert Teachers Do (Top-Down and Bottom-Up Instructional Strategies)
Friday:
- Redefining Consequences: Considerations and Strategies for Reducing Challenging Behaviors
- Building Positive Thinking in Concrete and/or Negative Thinkers
- Means for Increasing Flexible- and Social- Thinking Skills
- Working Effectively as “Team”: Identifying Roles/Responsibilities
- How to Build a Resilient Mindset in Students, Teachers, and Parents
- Establishing Doable Data Collection Methods to Measure Student Outcomes
- Anticipating and Overcoming Barriers
Venue
Lodging in July and August is in great demand; you must make reservations early. A block of suites has been set aside at the Landmark Resort. These suites will be held until June 6th, 2025, or until they are filled.
From its site on the bluff, the Landmark offers outstanding views of the waters of Green Bay with 294 units comprised of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom suites. Facilities include the Carrington Pub and Grill, 1 indoor and 3 outdoor pools, 2 tennis courts, whirlpools, steam rooms, and a fitness center and game room. The Landmark Resort is Door County’s largest and best full-service facility.
The Landmark Resort
4929 Landmark Drive
Egg Harbor, Wisconsin 54209
Reservations: (800) 273-7877
http://www.thelandmarkresort.com
To book through our discounted group rate, please call the Landmark reservation line at (800) 273-7877 and state that you are attending the Door County Summer Institute. No group code is required.
Group rates cannot be booked online.
Faculty
David Meichenbaum, PhD, is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of developmental and mental health disorders. For over 20 years, Dr. Meichenbaum has worked at The Summit Center in Amherst, NY, where he is both the Clinical Director of Summit’s Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic and the Director of Community Consulting and Clinical Services. Dr. Meichenbaum is a highly sought-after consultant for school districts, offering practical behavioral and educational strategies that focus on the social, emotional, adaptive, and behavioral development of students with autism spectrum, disruptive behavior, and mental health disorders. As both a clinical psychologist and consultant, Dr. Meichenbaum offers a perspective and solutions to increase the development and generalization of skills across settings. Dr. Meichenbaum graduated with his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and he completed his clinical internship at Duke University Medical Center. He is returning to present at the Door County Summer Institute for the third consecutive summer.
Donald Meichenbaum, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus from the University of Waterloo in Ontario Canada. Since his retirement, he has been Research Director of the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention in Miami (www.melissainstitute.org). Dr. Donald Meichenbaum is one of the founders of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and in a survey of clinicians he was voted "one of the ten most influential psychotherapists of the 20th century." He has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Clinical Division of the American Psychological Association and was Honorary President of the Canadian Psychological Association. Dr. Don Meichenbaum has presented in all 50 U.S. states as well as internationally, and he has published extensively. His latest book is entitled "Roadmap to Resilience" and he just completed a 10 CEU Legacy Course titled “Getting Better Results: The Core Tasks and Skills of Expert Psychotherapists.”
Activity Director:
Carlyle H Chan, MD
Professor of Psychiatry and
the Institute for Health and Equity-Bioethics and Humanities
Medical College of Wisconsin
Planning Committee Members:
Ellen Leitner, MSW, LCSW
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Kevin Bozymski, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Science
Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Kylie Lenz, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Heather M. Smith, PhD, ABPP
Lead Psychologist
Director of Psychology Training
Milwaukee VA Medical Center
Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Marisa Stich, APNP
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Carlyle H Chan
- Ellen Leitner
- Kevin Bozymski
- Kylie Lenz
- Heather M. Smith
- Marisa Stich
- Donald Meichenbaum
- David Meichenbaum
Accreditation
Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit Statement
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 8 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
National Association of Social Workers Credit Statement
This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886840778-6225) for 8 continuing education contact hours.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners Credit Statement
The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners: AANP Provider Number 150930. This program has been approved for 8 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 0 hours of pharmacology).
American Academy of Physician Assistants Credit Statement
This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Available Credit
- 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 8.00 APAAPA credit.
- 8.00 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.
- 8.00 NASW
- 8.00 NP Contact Hours
- 8.00 PAPA credit.
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Early Bird! Tuition for 5-day sessions will be reduced to $695 and $375 for 2-day sessions, if received by June 1, 2025. Tuition for 5-day sessions (3 hrs/day) is $745. Tuition for 2-day sessions (4 hrs/day) is $395. Graduate and medical students and resident physicians will have a discounted rate, so please contact Caimen at summerinstitute@mcw.edu to inquire about this discount.
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2-Day Sessions | |
EARLY BIRD PRICING | PRICING AFTER JUNE 1st |
$375 | $395 |
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