10:00-10:30 AM
VIRTUAL TRAINING. This overview of BHT teams can inform schools' decisions regarding their readiness to introduce BHTs into their existing system of support.
This course is an introduction to building systems of care within schools, working with a multidisciplinary team. The work of the team utilizes the MTSS and trauma responsive framework. Participants will learn to identify and connect students with the appropriate level of care and interventions to be delivered in schools. Convening the Behavioral Health Team brings together administrators, clinical staff, and community partners for student-focused discussions and collaboration. The content engages participants to deepen their understanding of their roles and responsibilities in this process.
Overall, the REACH Out BHT initiative aims to increase student access to evidence-based and culturally relevant trauma support services and mental health care through innovative initiatives, activities and programs to link local school systems with local trauma-informed support and mental health systems. These elements of trauma-informed practices have direct application to the ISBE Social and Emotional Learning standards as they provide school staff with tools to help students identify and manage their emotions and behaviors by elevating teams to provide tailored support. This learning fulfills ISBE professional development opportunity for 105 ILCS 21B-25(h)-1, 2 and 10.
For additional information, email REACH@luriechildrens.org
This meeting will be conducted by:
Tara Gill, PhD, Mental Health Consultant, Center for Childhood Resilience - Dr. Tara Gill is a Clinical Psychologist who has consulted with schools and community organizations that promotes youth mental health awareness and healing centered frameworks for over 15 years. Her work as a trainer, educator, and consultant is grounded in equity. Dr. Gill has particular interests in creating change in systems and in youth workforce development.
Catherine Huang, LCSW- Mental Health Consultant, Center for Childhood Resilience - Catherine Huang, a licensed clinical social worker, brings over a decade of experience in school and community settings, specializing in school-based social work. Her expertise revolves around training and facilitating the implementation of evidence-based interventions through a comprehensive Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS). Collaborating closely with school districts and teams, she plays a key role in fostering the development and sustainability of Behavioral Health Teams (BHTs).
Maury Prieto, MSW- Mental Health Consultant, Center for Childhood Resilience - Maury Prieto is a social worker who has over 10 years of experience working with youth in school and community settings. She worked as a school social worker for 8 years in the Chicagoland area centering her work serving K-8 students and addressing social emotional needs.
The TISS-REACH Out initiative is specifically designed to support schools in Areas 1 and 6. While we accept registrants from any area in our state, priority will be given to registrants in these two areas. Remaining slots will be given to those registrants in all other areas.
If you have any questions regarding this training, please contact Jovan Nikki Seals, Sr. Program Coordinator, CCR at jnseals@luriechildrens.org.
