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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTHope, Mastery, and CollaborationWelcome!
Introduction and Purpose
Quality professional development honors our invaluable SHHS staff, who compassionately serve students, families, and schools everyday. We recognize that staff are better equipped to meet the needs of school communities when their professional goals are supported. There is also a strong connection between professional growth, work engagement, and staff well-being. All of these reasons drive our work. We identify relevant, timely, and meaningful trainings through staff surveys and evaluations.
About this Site
This SHHS Professional Development web page is a curated resource of online and downloadable webinars that cultivate hope, mastery, and collaboration in service to our students, families, and schools.
The searchable database offers a wide range of topics such as: trauma-informed practices, anti-racist practices, mental health, LGBTQI, child welfare and attendance, COVID-19, grief and many more.
Table 1 below features recorded webinars provided by and for SHHS staff or departments (for example, School Mental Health; Human Relations, Diversity & Equity; and Positive Behavior Interventions and Support/Restorative Practices). Recordings of these webinars are available by clicking the linked titles. Schools who wish for a facilitated training may contact the related office.
Table 2 below lists webinars produced by external providers including the UCLA Center for Excellence, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), and other organizations. Some of these external trainings offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Featured Online Training Series
The DMH-UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence Learning Center provides trauma-informed, educational-related resources to address learning in the context of COVID-19. To sign up, simply visit: https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/.
Examples of free webinars available include:
- Educators Overcoming Under Stress: This series includes engaging interviews that explore workplace resilience and wellbeing, student and family engagement, professional development, challenges, best practices, and preparation for reopening.
- Cultivating Compassionate Schools: Hear from educators, mental health professionals and former students as they share firsthand accounts of the challenges and successes of creating a nurturing school community. Watch this video to explore the importance of building a school environment that is sensitive to trauma and promotes resilience.
- Enhancing Professional Wellbeing: Learn about wellbeing from fellow LA County employees and explore fictional situations to gain strategies for supporting professional wellbeing. This course is designed to explore ways to maintain personal wellbeing, support a positive working environment, and reduce feelings of burnout.
Contacts
For additional information, contact Maria.Chua@lausd.net or Judy.Chiasson@lausd.net
Disclaimer: This database identifies internal and external resources that may be useful for our staff and stakeholders. The opinions expressed on these pages are solely those of the host website and not necessarily those of the Los Angeles Unified. Any advertising presented on external sites is solely the responsibility of the host site and not the Los Angeles Unified. Inclusion in this database does not constitute any endorsement by Los Angeles Unified of the products or services of those enterprises.
SHHS Recorded Webinars
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All SHHS Staff Meeting, Fall 2020
Duration: 1 hr. | Date: 8-17-20
Presenters: Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, The Trauma Steward Institute
All SHHS Staff Meeting, Spring 2021
Duration: 1.5 hrs. | Date: 6-7-21
Presenters: Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, The Trauma Steward Institute
“I really like the topic of self-care and evaluating our own biases.”
“I loved how she explained that difficulty with self-compassion is rooted in oppression.”
“Be kinder with myself so that I can reflect that compassion to those I work with.”
All SHHS Staff Meeting, Fall 2021
Duration: 3 hrs. | Date: 8-13-21
Presenters:Keith Davis, Just Say Yes & Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, The Trauma Steward Institute
“Keith Davis' story was very powerful!”
“Laura really has very practical tools to implement so we can bring our best selves to work.”
“To take action, support one another.”
“Overall just the message of regaining the love we have for our profession and not giving up.”
“My next step is to motivate and be inspired by our students.”
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Creative Strategies for Student & Family Engagement for SHHS
SHHS staff from various departments share their most effective strategies for engaging students and families.
Duration: 1.5 hrs. | Date: 2-10-21
Presenters: LAUSD SHHS Staff: Stacey Lamperelli, PSA, Eva Muñoz, PSA, Karen Norwood, SSP, Jack Klein, SOS Adviser, Talia Guppy, HRDE, Nancy Moreno, SMH, Mabel Rafael-Ramos, SMH
“The panel was just fantastic!!!! I was blown away with all the creativity and ideas out there. Our students and families are truly so fortunate to have such amazing support.”
“I liked the various presenters sharing what they're doing on their campuses.”
“It refreshed my feelings of PSA work and how to keep working outside of the box.”
Meaningful Theories for Student & Family Engagement for SHHS
A brief review of transactional analysis, structural family therapy, and motivational interviewing approaches to guide efforts to engage students and families.
Duration: 1 hr. | Date: 2-10-21
Presenter: Alejandra Acuña, PhD, LCSW
“Dr. Acuña’s entire presentation resonated with me as I use these theories in my everyday practice with my families. It was simple, organized and just amazing!”
“The practicality of the theories and how we can begin using these strategies with our families as of now resonated.”
Student & Family Engagement: American Indian/Alaska Native Community
Duration: 1:45:21 | Date: 11-17-21
Speakers: Rita Ledesma, PhD, LCSW, Carrie Johnson, PhD, Scott Andrews, PhD, Jenée Ornelas & Natasha Daniels, and Robyn Gomez, LCSW
"I really enjoyed all the information that was presented, but I really like the Native Program and what they do for the community."
"If I come across Native American students, I will support students by connecting students with programs/services/mentors that I have learned about today."
"I am more aware and cognizant about our Native, Indigenous, and Alaska Native families and students. I would love to find out more about instructional resources to grow this awareness in our classrooms."
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Managing Anxiety in Children (part 1) for SHHS
Date: 10-28-21
Presenters: John Piacentini, PhD & Monica Wu, PhD, UCLA
“I really appreciated the different coping skills techniques, tactile and deep breathing. The presenters were amazing, very knowledgeable and presented very well. This was a fantastic presentation in the work that we do with students.”
“This was a really excellent and informative webinar. The presenters were very professional and delivered a very clear and comprehensive presentation about anxiety.”
Managing Anxiety in Children (part 2) for SHHS
Date: 10-29-21
Presenters: John Piacentini, PhD & Monica Wu, PhD, UCLA
“I appreciated the information on how to distinguish the different types of anxiety. I also appreciate the different techniques that we can utilize to help students who are dealing with anxiety. Lastly, I appreciate the examples and videos you provided so we can have a better understanding of what some of the typical behaviors look like.”
“Knowledgeable presenters who adjusted approach for various levels of learners; videos & clear, instructional examples; additional resources (Wellbeing4LA, CARES website); breaking content up over two days helped engagement.”
Human Trafficking (part 1) for SHHS
Date: 4-6-21
Presenters: Holly Priebe, MSW, USC & Linet Lanoukh, DSW, LAUSD
“The presenters professionalism, authenticity, and gentle nature. They presented very explicit, traumatic, and content that is difficult to hear with such style and grace.”
“I appreciate the thoughtful presentation of the material, the quick response to questions and the knowledge I gained.”
Human Trafficking (part 2) for SHHS
Date: 4-8-21
Presenters: Holly Priebe, MSW, USC & Linet Lanoukh, DSW, LAUSD
“I appreciate the compassion and empathy that the presenters had with the topic. I also appreciated how they addressed the micro aggressions of service providers that prevent some victims from getting help.”
“I appreciated the pace of the presentation and the connection between Dr. Danoukh and Holly. They are both filled with knowledge and expertise and presented very difficult facts/material with grace.”
Law & Ethics (part 1) for SHHS
Date: 5-25-21
Presenters: Myles Montgomery, LCSW, JD, CSU Sacramento
“I appreciate the discussion on ethical considerations regarding issues relevant to current times (COVID-19, distance learning) as students and clients are seeking services using telehealth options.”
“I really liked how the presenter answered questions from the audience as he presented the information. The information was clear and precise and well explained. I also really liked how the presenter tied technology into how we practice in today's times and the ever evolving SW field.”
Law & Ethics (part 2) for SHHS
Date: 5-27-21
Presenters: Myles Montgomery, LCSW, JD, CSU Sacramento
“All the information presented was explained well and visuals were helpful. I also appreciated the presenter's energy.”
“I appreciated the discussion of an appropriate informed consent example addressing media usage.”
Supporting Our International Newcomers
Duration: 1 hr. | Date: 5-26-21
Presenters: LAUSD SHHS Staff
Motivational Interviewing for PSA and SSP
Duration: 4 hrs. | Date: 6-2021 & 8-2021
Presenters: Allen E. Lipscomb, Psy.D., LCSW, CSU Northridge
“I truly enjoyed the presentation! I’m looking forward to practicing motivational interviewing with my students!”
“Easy and direct. Conversational style. Real examples.”
“The training enabled me to consider other ways of interacting with students, parents and others.”
Solution Focused Brief Therapy for FamilySource and YouthSource
Duration: 4 hrs. | Date: 8-10-21 & 8-12-21
Presenters: Alejandra Acuña, PhD, LCSW, LAUSD & CSU Northridge
“I appreciated the examples that were used and the case studies that were presented to illustrate SFBT strategies. The slides with examples of coping questions are also useful. I also liked the concept of asking the client ‘What's better?’ "
“I appreciated the ability to practice concepts and techniques with each other. I also really liked the case studies presented.”
“I appreciate that we are regularly offered and provided rich content training that is current and relevant to the work that we do. This topic is very relevant to the work that I do.”
