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PricingNon-Members; $50
NYMHCA Members: $40 Continuing Education CreditsNYS LMHCs: 2.0 CE hours
NYS LMSWs and LCSWS: 2.0 CE hours
NYS LMFTs: 2.0 CE hours
NYS Licensed Psychologists: 2.0 Contact hours
NYS CASAC, CPP, CPS, CASAC-G, CPP-G, and CPGC renewal: 2.0 CE hours
NBCC Credit: 2.0 CE hours (This is a LIVE VIRTUAL event. Access to a recording will not be available.) 
Presenter
Tara Wright, LMHC, NCC, School Psychologist
Mental Health Counselors and K-12 Schools often work side by side to support the mental health needs of students. This presentation aims to bridge the two entities by providing Mental Health Counselors with an overview of the connection and process between a mental health diagnosis and school based supports and accommodations in the K-12 setting. An overview of the educational evaluation process will be discussed, moving into several case studies for illustrative purposes. The presentation will culminate in suggestions for engaging with schools and for writing a diagnostic letter to inform school supports. Participants will gain an understanding of the difference between DSM-5-TR diagnoses and NYS educational identifications, become familiar with educational accommodations and their purpose in the school setting, and understand the process by which K-12 students are evaluated for educational accommodations. The presenter is a licensed mental health counselor and certified school psychologist in New York State with experience in both the school setting and private practice
Learning Objectives:
As a result of attending this course, learners will be able to: Identify the difference between a DSM-5-TR diagnosis and a New York State educational identification. Be more familiar with educational accommodation options and their purpose in the school setting. Understand the process by which K-12 students are evaluated for educational accommodations.
About Tara WrightTara Wright is a New York State licensed mental health counselor and certified school psychologist. Mrs. Wright has 20 years of experience in the fields of mental health and education, with a focus on the pre-k through grade 12 population and families. Mrs. Wright’s areas of specialization and interest include bridging a child’s team of school, home, and healthcare supports, resilience, protective factors, positive psychology, strengths-based therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Continuing Education Approvals The NYMHCA Institute, Inc is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0034). The NYMHCA Institute, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0118). The NYMHCA Institute, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Workers as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed master social workers and licensed clinical social workers (#SW-0764). The NYMHCA Institute, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0252). 
The NYMHCA Institute is an authorized Education and Training Provider of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). Training provided by The NYMHCA Institute is acceptable toward renewal credentialing for CASAC, CPP, CPS, CASAC-G, CPP-G, and CPGC credentials. (Certification Number 1431)
The NYMHCA Institute, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7407. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The NYMHCA Institute, Inc.is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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