Mental Health

COVID-19 and Special Education

View information for educators and parents to support students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 resources for special education

Mental health is a necessary component for the promotion of students’ developmental, social, and academic well-being. Mental health does not necessarily mean the absence of some form of mental illness, but rather having the means and necessary skills to promote the ability to cope with challenges in life. (National Association of School Psychologist, 2017). For this reason the following resources are available to provide guidance on positive promotion of students’ overall school success.

Office Hours

Krista Klabo will be offering weekly office hours beginning August 11th on Tuesdays from 3:00 - 4:30 PM.

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Mental Health Meeting

What's New

Training - Practical Remote Psychoeducation Evaluations for Special Education

Presented by Dr. Rachel Toplis, a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Colorado (License # 4059). Dr. Toplis earned her PhD in Psychology from the University of East London, UK in 1997 before immigrating to the USA. She has worked with children and young adults in a variety of settings for over 30 years. Most recently Dr. Toplis worked in Academy School District 20 as a School Psychologist and Brain Injury Specialist.

Identify how to employ a remote / online comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation for special education eligibility.
Describe considerations and challenges for online evaluation.
Recall and apply how to complete a remote psychoeducational evaluation.
Consider how this process might be applied to all eligibility areas and eligibility determinations.

Date/Time: October 21, 2020, from 9:00 - 11:30am

Regional Meetings - School Based Mental Health and Special Education

Learn about updates from CDE and upcoming training opportunities.
Get to know the new School Psychology and Special Education Evaluation Specialist.
Learn about available resources.
Provide feedback on current issues in the field.

Regional Meeting Dates and Times

Northeast Region - September 17th at 2pm

Southeast Region - September 24th at 2pm

Northwest Region - October 1st at 2pm

North Central Region - October 8th at 2pm

West Central Region - October 12th at 2pm

Metro Region - October 22nd at 2pm

Southwest Region - October 29th at 2pm

Pikes Peak Region - November 5th at 2pm

Meeting Information

Meetings may be split into multiple sessions depending on the number of registrants.
All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom.
Pre-registration is required to participate in this event. Registration will close two weeks prior to each meeting.
Registrants will receive meeting information with the Zoom link a week prior to each meeting.
Colorado Department of Education Region Map.

Registration Link

School Mental Health and Behavior Listserv

The School Mental Health and Behavior Listserv is a great way to receive information through periodic emails on statewide training(s), job opportunities, and mental health and/or behavior related events. If you would like to sign up for the listserv, please send your request to Amanda Nieser, Program Support: Email Amanda Nieser

Resources

Professional Learning (Mental Health)

CDE - Professional Development

Colorado Crisis Services

1-844-493-TALK (8255)
ColoradoCrisisServices.org (or click on the logo)

CRISIS LINE: 1-844-493-TALK (8255) is a 24/7/365 support line for anyone affected by a mental health, substance use or emotional crisis. All calls are connected to a mental health professional, who will provide immediate support and connections to further resources.

WALK-IN CRISIS SERVICES/ STABILIZATION UNITS: Our walk-in crisis services are open 24/7, and offer confidential, in-person crisis support, information and referrals to anyone in need. If you need in-person assistance, or are helping others with a crisis, you can always visit a walk-in crisis services location near you. Some locations provide crisis beds for 1-5 days, for either voluntary or involuntary treatment. View the map to find the locations nearest you.

For more information, please contact:

Krista Klabo, Ed.S NCSP
School Psychology and Special Education Evaluation Specialist
Email Krista
(720) 284 – 2524

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