Monica Vilacha (left), a school psychologist at PS 146 in Manhattan, enjoys a workshop titled Bilingual Assessment of Dual Language Learners, one of three options that was offered for the morning workshop session.

Taking a quick break to smile for the camera are (from left) Daynia Vazquez, a psychologist in District 9; Jantzel Garcia, a psychologist in District 6; and Alexandria Khalil, a psychologist in District 27.

Giancarlo Marino (left) and Latoya McCrea, school psychologists from District 11, talk shop between workshops.

Participants listen to a presentation titled The School Psychologist’s Toolkit for Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools.

UFT Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter Leader Raul Garcia talks to members before the start of the event.

Enjoying the day are (from left) Carmen Riera, Kimberly Lopez and Leticia Caba, psychologists for Committee on Special Education (CSE) 9.

Presenter Tina Lee whispers into the ear of Leslie Sanmartin, a psychologist at PS 84 in Manhattan, to simulate auditory hallucinations as part of a presentation titled Youth  Mental Health Matters: Increasing Mental Health Literacy in Our School-Based Communities.

MaryJo Ginese, the UFT vice president for special education, addresses the school psychologists.

Sharing a moment at the event are Ashley Bermeo (left), a psychologist for CSE 10, and Maholy Vasquez, a psychologist at PS 152 in Manhattan.