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Professional Development that strives to provide learning opportunities of excellence for educators and professionals to enable them to develop the knowledge, skills and practices necessary to meet the learning needs of all students.

 

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WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES

Workshops and full-day conferences provide an opportunity for educators and professionals to enhance their knowledge base on topics relating to education, special education, behavioral health and youth issues while also providing an opportunity for networking among colleagues. All trainings are facilitated by presenters with expertise in their field. Workshop and conference selections are based on needs assessment from our member districts and our collaborative. Requests are highly regarded in the planning of all professional and family programs.

NEC Professional Development Weather Cancellation Policy

If Beverly Public Schools and/or NEC are closed due to weather, all  NEC PD events are cancelled for that day/evening. NEC closings are posted on WBZ. If the weather changes during the day, and there is an after school PD session scheduled, participants will be notified by email by 2:00. It is the responsibility of participants to check their email.

 

Upcoming Events

  

    Youth Mental Health First Aid March 2024

    This is an in-person professional development opportunity with Northshore Education Consortium staff instructors Windi Bowditch, LMHC and Erin Clasby, MACP, LPC. Thanks to a generous grant from the John W. Alden Trust we are able to offer this course at the reduced rate of $50 (normally $130). This course is intended for adults age 19+. 
    What is the course about? MORE INFORMATION
    Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
    AFTER THE TWO 4 HOUR SESSIONS COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
    • Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)
    • Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
    • Understand how to interact with a young person in crisis
    • Know how to connect a young person with help
    • Better understand trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying
    • Training qualifies for 8 PDPs through Northshore Education Consortium
    • Please note: Must attend both sessions to qualify for PDPs and to receive a Youth Mental Health First Aid training certificate 
    DATES: Tuesday, October 29 and Wednesday, October 30 (must attend both sessions)
    TIME: 9:00AM – 1:00PM
    LOCATION: Middleton Congregational Church, 66 Maple St., Middleton
    QUESTIONS: 
    Windi Bowditch, LMHC
    Director of Clinical Training and Consultation
    978-232-9755 x 1261
    Thanks to a grant from Essex County Community Foundation in partnership with the Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth and the Justice Resource Institute, each Northshore Education Consortium member district is entitled to one free Youth Substance Use workshop in SY23-24. Details are located on our website.

    To inquire or for further questions please feel free to contact:

    Windi Bowditch, LMHC

    Director of Clinical Training and Consultation

    wbowditch@nsedu.org

    978-232-9755 x 1261