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Professional Development Events

The World of Vaping / THC Webinar

April 30, 2024
9:00am-10:00am
Virtual on Zoom
Free for AzSCA Members
One (1) Hour of PD Provided to Attendees
The World of Vaping/THC is designed to inform participants about the risk and harms associated with electronic nicotine devices ( e-cigarettes) for youth and teens. The presentations will address the latest trends, how to communicate with the youth in our life about these devices and resources available.  
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Presenter
Natalia Chimbo-Andrade
Natalia Chimbo-Andrade has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to mental health and the dangers of substance use. She works around the clock to educate youth, parents, and educators on how to prevent and learn signs of suicide and substance abuse. She is a passionate advocate for suicide awareness and has more than 15 years of experience working in youth program development and in the non-profit sector. She began her career with Community Bridges Inc. (CBI) in 2014 as a Community Education Coordinator before becoming the Director of Community Education and Outreach in 2016.



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2024 Summer Series:
Positive School Culture & Climate

June 18 & 19, 2024
9:00am-12:00pm Each Day
Virtual on Zoom
AzSCA Member Cost: $20
Six (6) PD Hours Available to Attendees
School climate affects every aspect of the student's and faculty's day. Issues such as bullying, discrimination, harassment, and school safety can directly correspond to students’ ability to succeed academically and personally thrive. Learn how to implement a comprehensive, schoolwide, data-informed program to create and maintain a positive school culture and climate for students and staff so all students feel safe and ready to learn.

Learning Objectives
After attending this workshop, participants should be able to:
  • Identify and define issues affecting school climate
  • Identify and describe the eight components promoting systemic change to the school’s climate
  • Discuss the PBIS model and explain how to use it effectively to promote a healthy school environment
  • Create, collect and analyze data to inform safe school interventions
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Presenter
Brent Burnham
Adjunct Faculty Member
Utah Valley University

Brent is a former school counselor from Wasatch County School District, Utah. Currently, he is also an education consultant for the Utah Anti-Bully Coalition and has developed two schoolwide bully-prevention programs: Bully Blockers and the Cool 2Care Revolution. Burnham also served as the Utah School Counselor Association elementary-level vice president, is a lead RAMP reviewer and was a 2011 School Counselor of the Year finalist.
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