Psychological Counseling as a Related Service

Session Dates

Thursday March 02, 2017 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Closed

Offering Psychological Counseling as a Related Service is a requirement when a student demonstrates a need for this type of support. A new guidance document is being released by the Bureau of Special Education that provides information for MDE and IEP teams. This document and training follows the special education process, from the legal basis through assessment, identification of need, implementation of service and monitoring for continued need for eligible students.

Objectives

Participants will:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the legal basis and legal requirements associated with PCRS.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between student need, determined through assessment, the IEP, and receiving appropriate services.
  3. Recognize elements of a successful community agency partnership.

Audience

School Psychologists, Special Education Supervisors, Special education teachers, School Counselors, School Social Workers

Individuals attending this workshop must arrive on time and stay the duration of the workshop in order to receive Act 48 Professional Education hours.


Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this training. Contact: Distance Learning, 800-446-5607 ext. 6884 or "dlc@pattan.net (Distance Learning)":mailto:dlc@pattan.net

Event Info

Event Type:

Videoconferences

Credit Type:

Act 48 Clock Hour
PSYCH
No credit

Presenters:

PaTTAN Educational Consultant

Event Contact:

Registration:

Distance Learning
dlc@pattan.net
800-446-5607 x6884