Upcoming EERC Courses
REMINDERS
- Please see each course description to determine if a course is in-person or on Zoom.
- To sign-up for any course listed below, please visit Frontline located in MyApps. All EERC courses are listed under the district catalog.
- Anyone that DOES NOT have access to Frontline can register by emailing me directly at eercdirector@uek12.org.
New Teachers Looking Forward
April 24
4:00 - 6:00
Instructor (s): Margo Kibbler and Kendra Ryerson
Target Audience: Teachers in their first five years.
EERC 118
This course is designed to help you optimize your career with Union-Endicott by exploring the significant benefits available to you, as well as the challenges you may encounter during your career journey. The course will cover the following key areas:
- Understanding and reviewing basic contract language in common areas.
- Exploring the benefits of EERC classes and other external educational opportunities.
- Learning about 403b plans, flex spending accounts, and other valuable union benefits.
- Striving for a healthy balance between your personal life and professional commitments.
- Engaging in interactive Q&A sessions and utilizing recommended websites for further information and support.
Essential Elements of Effective Instruction
April 29
4:00 - 6:00
Instructor (s): Erin Shaffer
Target Audience: Teachers in their first two years of employment, that have not yet taken this course.*
Zoom
SMART Start Approved
- Help your students meet the Learning Standards using the EEEI lesson format
- Use the EEEI format to evaluate and critique lesson plans
- Design a lesson aligned to the Learning Standards
- Provide evidence of effective teaching for the APPR
Youth Mental Health First Aid
May 13 & 15
4:00 - 7:00
Instructor (s): Carmela Pirich
Target Audience: Teachers and Staff that work with students aged 12 and up.
EERC 118
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
The course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance use disorder. Participants do not learn to
diagnose, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling - rather, participants learn to support a youth developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis by applying a core five-step action plan:
Assess for risk of suicide or harm
Listen nonjudgmentally
Give reassurance and information
Encourage appropriate professional help
Encourage self-help and other support strategies
The Youth Mental Health First Aid USA curriculum is primarily focused on information participants can use to help adolescents and transition-age youth, ages 12-18.