Get School Psych'd

Hello LSSPs,

I been thinking and talking a lot about the importance of relationships and connection. Even the most reclusive introvert such as myself knows that being connected with others and being involved with groups is a pretty deep human need. Being able to find a group that we can feel a part of where we can share interests, build relationships, and grow as an individual is crucial.

This is always an area that I have felt like we dropped the ball with in special education. Our students are so focused on academics, we can sometimes miss supporting the whole child. Students in special education are much less likely to be engaged in clubs or organizations within our schools. Those that do have interests may also find them limited by family finances.

That's where the Tommy Tranchin award comes in. I recently learned about this amazing opportunity for North Texas students in grades 8-12 who have disabilities. The scholarship money is designed to help support the costs of growth opportunities in activities that student are interested and excel in.

This is a chance for us to provide some support for our students outside of their academics and spend some time and energy in something they love.

For more information about the Award, please visit the website:

The Tommy Tranchin Award

The Dallas Foundation Award page

Don't forget to move fast. Applications are due by March 22nd.

Stay School Psych'd!

Keya Saleh, LSSP, NCSP

Region 10 Educational Service Center

Generalizing 'For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood...And the Rest of Y'all too'

This Ed Week editorial gives a quick highlight on Chris Emdin's NYT best seller and talks about the value of its principles for all schools.

A Framework for Safe and Successful Schools

NASP Resource page that includes a plethora of information about how organize and implement an effective practice for school safety.

Breaking Stereotypes of Autism & Learning Life Through Theater

A students' powerful story of overcoming the challenges of being diagnosed on the Autism spectrum and how she found her voice.

One of my biggest goals of GSP is to get information about our LSSPs. I know your time is valuable and I don't want to ask you to spend half a day filling out tons of information, so I have settled on what I am calling the Two-ish Question Quiz. Every so often, I humbly ask for you to answer two questions about yourself to help us get a better picture of the LSSPs in Region 10.

Here's a small sampling of what we having coming up at Region 10. Get over to the Calendar of Events to register.

3/7/19 - CPI: Crisis Prevention Institute Training/TBSI Module 7-Initial Certification

• 9:00-4:00, Session ID# 2618982

3/21/19 - Linking the G's to Reading Strategies for Students with Disabilities

• 9:00-3:30, Session ID#60430

3/22/19 - Ethics for LSSPs

• 9:00-12:00, Session ID# 60037

3/22/19 - Supporting Student Diversity for LSSPs

• 1:00-4:00, Session ID# 2620550

3/25/19-3/29/19 - Dyslexia County Connection Symposium

• See Flyer (linked above) for more details

3/27/19 - Leaving a Clear Trail

• 9:00-3:30, Session ID# 60680

3/29/19 - Section 504 with Jose Martin

• 9:00-4:00, Session ID# 2621743

3/29/19 - The Explosive Child

• 9:00-12:00, Session ID# 2621455

4/12/19 - Recommendations Based on Normative & Classroom Data

• 9:00-3:00, Session ID# 2620404

4/16/19 - Youth Mental Health First Aid

• 8:30-4:00, Session ID# 2621028

3/6/19 - Cultural Proficiency Continuum: Family and Community Engagement

• 4:00-5:30, Session ID# 2620634

4/9/19 - Best Practices in Evaluation and Identification of ID

• 10:00-12:00, Session ID# 2619682

The Coalition for Community Schools (CCS) and NASP outlined nine key elements necessary for creating and sustaining effective partnerships to improve student mental health, physical health, and overall wellness.

This PDF resource will provide a framework for some of the big considerations and questions that need to be answered when you are engaging in school/community partnerships.

Click here for the CCS/NASP Resource Guide

If you have any questions or need support in your campus/district, give me a shout!

Email: keya.saleh@region10.org
Website: www.region10.org/programs/evaluation-special-education/overview/
Location: 904 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1598
Twitter: @getschoolpsychd