Ending the Silence with Heather Street of NAMI Seattle
Hamlin Robinson School Learning Center, Thursday, December 5, from 6-7 pm
Register here for the free webinar
This presentation is designed to help families and educators understand and support the mental health of their students, both at home and in the classroom. It will provide a comprehensive overview of mental health issues, with a focus on the unique challenges and warning signs related to adolescent mental health. Come away with tools to support students while creating a positive environment at home and school.
Financial Education with FEPPP
Creating a Classroom Economy
Register for the December 5 session from 4-5 pm via Zoom (1 clock hour)
Explore building a classroom economy that integrates personal finance, social studies, and math with effective classroom management and community building. Participants will receive tools and resources to help start or expand a classroom economy with everything needed to take it to the next level in 2025!
From Rent to Roommates – Empowering Students with Housing Knowledge
Register for the December 12 session from 4-5 pm (1 clock hour)
This session will focus on housing, a major component of the average budget and a critical topic given the ongoing housing crisis nationwide. Educators will explore data on the current housing shortage in Washington, gain confidence in leading discussions about housing, and learn how to prepare students for independent living. Lesson topics will include choosing apartments, understanding lease agreements, and effective communication with roommates. Participants will leave with valuable tools and resources to help students navigate these challenges and feel empowered about their financial futures.
UCDS Graduate School of Education
Classes are designed to apply learning to your educational setting right away!
Through a partnership with Seattle University, participants can also receive Clock Hours, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or post-graduate credits for an additional fee.
January 5–March 20 (once a week for 10 weeks; no classes the week of February 17th)
- Effective Communication & the Cycle of Inquiry: Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 pm
- Designing Assessments to Enhance Learning: Thursdays, 6-8 pm
Visit https://ucds-institute-professional-development.square.site/ for details and registration.
Free Literacy Screenings & Educator Workshops
from the Hamlin Robinson School Learning Center
Free Literacy Screenings begin in December
- Free literacy screenings for up to 300 King County students in grades 2-5
- All screening uses the WA state-approved STAR Early Literacy Screening tool
- Screenings are available in English and Spanish
- Along with screening results, families will receive actionable reports to help them advocate for their student’s educational needs
