Teach to Heal Session Descriptions

A PK-12 Systemic Approach to Support
Mental Health in our Schools 

Teach to Heal   3-Part Series with Danielle Theis

Attention: **School Counselors who are members of Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), will have their registration fee covered including lodging and license renewal credit through the Ross Trust Reserve Funds.

*Benefit for Other ISEA Members - ISEA Members attending with their building or district School Counselor who is also an ISEA Member, will have their registration fee covered including lodging and license renewal credit through the Ross Trust Reserve Funds.

Session Descriptions 
Days 1 & 2:  The WHY, the WHO and The HOUSE

 Participants will explore the impact of varying factors on the mental health of our students.  The WHY of the work will be outlined as a strong foundation which will serve as a platform for the remainder of the series.  School culture, and corresponding adult beliefs and attitudes, will be outlined as imperative forces on effective education systems for WHO we serve.  Participants will identify and discuss the components working for, and against, their systems and develop a plan for moving forward as a united front.  Teams will walk away with applicable tools that have the capacity to change the trajectory of their system and who they serve in the HOUSE we call school.  
Face to Face

Day 3:  Setting the Interdependent Table

Pre-Requisite: Days 1 & 2
Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences following application of day one and two.  Successes and barriers will be discussed with a focus on solutions.  Clear role definition will be outlined as an imperative component of the Teach to Heal work.  Teams will be introduced to Life Space Crisis Intervention as a highly effective strategy for children who struggle with maladaptive patterns and dysregulation.  Teams will leave with an understanding of how to introduce and support this intervention modality within the structure and culture of a healthy "house.” 
Face to face.

Facilitated by Danielle Theis

Danielle Theis has served children and families since 1990. She has provided leadership in schools for children struggling significantly with behavior along with management of their mental health and the impacts of trauma, since 2000. Danielle is a Special Education Director, Principal, and Psychotherapist. Her unique lens is a combination of what is clinically and educationally appropriate for children. Danielle is a dynamic and engaging presenter with a true passion for kids who struggle in school. She currently serves as the Director of Special Services in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Danielle is one of 20 Master Trainers for Life Space Crisis Intervention in the world. She is acknowledged by the Minnesota Department of Education as an expert in reducing restrictive procedures and working effectively with children who display significant behavioral challenges.

Visit the Tech to Heal Website: Trauma Responsive Schools -  Teach to Heal

More information and the Current Schedule are available on the Iowa ASCD website

Registration/Cancellation Questions:  Contact Becky Martin  rjmartin@mchsi.com  319-533-8050