2023 SAP Professional Development Day

The SAP Professional Development Day will once again be all in-person at the Berks County Intermediate Unit on Monday August 14, 2023, 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.

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Join Caron Treatment Centers and the Council on Chemical Abuse for a full-day of training focusing on the best practices for K-12 SAP teams. This event will provide the most up-to-date information and fully prepare each participant for the 2023-2024 school year. Lunch will be provided. We will also recognize schools, teams, and individuals during the Berks’ SAP Awards Presentation. ACT 48 Credits will be awarded to all participants with a PPID number. To receive ACT 48 Credits, please make sure you provide your PPID number when you register. This training is being offered to participants at NO COST thanks to the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU), Caron Treatment Centers, and Council on Chemical Abuse.

Topics & Presenters

Identifying and Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness – Presented by Lauren Hammond, Training and Projects Coordinator, PA Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH).

Hope for Families: Supporting Children Impacted by a Loved One’s Substance Use Disorder – Presented by Christina Getz, Student Assistance Program Coordinator, Caron Treatment Centers

A Focus on Adolescent Drugs of Concern – Presented by Gretchen Hagenbuch, M.Ed., CPS Student Assistance Program Coordinator, Caron Treatment Centers.

Students and Technology – Creating Positive Digital Citizens – Presented by Alicia Kline, MS, CPS, COCA Prevention Program Supervisor