Nebraska School Psychologist Association - Other Growth Opportunities

Upcoming Opportunities for Professional Development & Presentations

School Professionals & Medicaid Reimbursement in Nebraska: What You Need to Know

August 22, 2025 - Via Zoom
Presented by: McKayla LaBorde, April Saathoff, and Peter Gilles

Description:
Join presenters McKayla LaBorde, April Saathoff, and Peter Gilles for a specialized MIPS training designed to equip school professionals with the tools and guidance needed for effective documentation and reporting.

Learning Outcomes:
-Understand MIPS program & how schools receive reimbursement for medically necessary activities
-Learn the required components for documenting school-based services for school psychologists
-Understand random moment time surveys and their importance in the MIPS process

Missed the LIVE webinar?

-Access Slides HERE

-Access video recording & quiz HERE

Support for Students Exposed to Trauma (SSET) and Bounce Back Non-Clinical (BB NC) Curriculums

September 8, 2025 - in person at ESU #3
October 6, 2025 - Via Zoom
November 3, 2025 - Via Zoom

Presented by: Emily Arkfeld, LCSW - Papillion La Vista Community Schools and Molly Schnabel, LCSW - Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Description:
SSET and Bounce Back-Non Clinical(BB-NC) are a school-based group intervention for students who have been exposed to traumatic events and are suffering from symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
-Populations Served: SSET: Grades 4-12; BB NC: Grades K-5
-Participants that complete the training will be able to offer BOTH SSET and BB NC within their school or district.
-In 10 easy-to-use group lessons, students who participate in SSET and BB NC increase levels of peer and parent support, as well as learn a wide variety of skill-building techniques to reduce current problems with: anxiety or nervousness, withdrawal or isolation, depressed mood, acting out in school, impulsive or risky behavior

Learning Outcomes:
-Review the definition of trauma and its impact, especially in the school setting
-Overview of group sessions, with resources shared and time to practice
-Discussion of stakeholder buy-in, parent engagement, possible barriers

Consultation: Consultation is a recommended component of the training in order to maintain skills and integrity to the field of trauma informed work. This consultation also provides ongoing support to new group facilitators as they navigate the dynamics of their school setting. Topics will include: engaging difficult or high needs children, collaborating with parents and other professionals, handling ongoing mental health needs for children and families, adjusting sessions when unplanned conflicts arise, etc. Consultation will be two scheduled sessions via zoom for all participants.

REGISTER HERE!

School Psychologists Collaboration and Professional Learning at ESU 3

This ongoing professional learning series is designed to support school psychologists in enhancing their impact through evidence-based practices, collaborative problem-solving, and systems-level thinking.
Each session will include opportunities to explore current research on effective assessment and intervention practices, engage in structured dialogue with colleagues from diverse districts, and tackle real-world problems of practice.
Participants will examine case studies, share tools and strategies, and develop action steps to improve student outcomes across academic, behavioral, and mental health domains.
The series emphasizes peer learning, applied expertise, and actionable planning to support data-informed decision-making in schools.

Get more information and REGISTER HERE!

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