Professional Development Opportunities

Our NJ4S Passaic County Hub offers professional development opportunities for educators and school staff to enhance their skills in supporting student mental health and well-being, focusing on prevention and early intervention.

NJ4S Professional Development Goals

Equip educators and staff with the knowledge and skills to:

  • Recognize and address mental health concerns in students

  • Promote positive mental health and well-being

  • Implement evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies

  • Collaborate effectively with families and community resources

A Range of Available Opportunities

We offer a variety of professional development opportunities, including:

  • Workshops and presentations on specific topics (see below)

  • Webinars and online trainings

  • Consultation and support from NJ4S Hub staff

Who can access NJ4S professional development?

  • School staff (including teachers, counselors, nurses, and administrators)

  • Parents and caregivers

  • Community partners

How to access NJ4S resources and services:

  • Considerations for the safety, well-being, and emotional needs of students

  • Strategies for identifying and addressing student mental health concerns

  • Identify, understand, and respond to adolescent mental health challenges with confidence

  • Proven framework for identifying a crisis, accessing resources, and preventing suicide

  • Guidance for school staff on using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) assessment in an educational setting

Professional Development Offerings

  • General strategies for classroom management, de-escalation, and self-care

  • The importance of prioritizing self-care in the helping/education professions

  • Specific strategies for educators navigating the behaviors and emotions of students with ADHD, anxiety, and similar challenges

  • Practical skills for providing meaningful support to students navigating loss

  • School Reintegration Support

    Clinical support and planning for students transitioning back into the school environment following an extended absence (suspension, school avoidance, hospitalization, mental health treatment, relocation, etc.)

    Grief and Loss Support

    Clinical support and resources to address loss impacting a school community

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Professional Development Opportunity