Professional Development Trainings

Professional Development Trainings are available to school district staff, Imperial County agency representatives, and local community-based organizations. Positive Youth Development Presentations are also made available to students and families for the purpose of awareness, education, prevention/early intervention, and enhancing Social Emotional Learning.

Topics may include:

• Chemical Dependency
• Tobacco-use/E-cigarette-use Prevention and Education
• Early Identification of Student Mental Health Issues
• Wellness/Self-Care Education
• Gang and Violence Prevention
• Bullying and Cyberbullying
• Impacts of Trauma
• Impacts of Abuse and Violence on Children and Youth
• Impacts of Homelessness on Children and Youth
• Support Group Training
• Risk and Protective Factors
• Effective Communication Skills
• Parenting Skills
• Managing Aggressive/Violent Behaviors
• Conflict Resolution
• Asset Building and Resiliency
• Brain-Based Learning
• Managing Stress and Anxiety
• School Climate and Culture