Community Event & CE: Special Populations Conference
13th Annual Special Populations Conference
This is a very unique event. It is the only conference in Ventura County that is specifically designed with social agencies, community organizations, non-profit groups, teachers, para-educators, counselors and specialists, administrators and Board members in mind. Workshop topics will focus on issues related to migrant, foster, homeless and parenting students.
Keynote presenter: D.R. "Jamie" McDermott
Ms. McDermott received specialized training from the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine's Treating Trauma Master Series in 2019. McDermott has direct experience in managing traumatic responses in juvenile halls and in the fiels through specialized training from the Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation. As a member of a California Probation Department Management team, she designed, implemented and managed an award-winning program that reduced violence and recidivism by employing the methodologies taught in this course. Her direct experience in the field adds immense value to the classroom learning environment.
This conference is free to attend. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Register by clicking the link below.
CE Hours: 6
Presented by: Stanley C Mantooth, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools
Coordinated by: Special Populations Educational Support Department. Foster Youth Services, Homeless Education Program, Cal-SAFE, Migrant Education Program.
