Almost 350 school psychologists gathered in-person at Shanker Hall and virtually on Nov. 8 for their chapter’s 8th annual Psychologists Appreciation Day and professional development. Coming together under the theme “Wellness: Make It a Priority,” the psychologists learned about strategies to support students utilizing an integrative approach — physical and mental health.

Join your fellow Manhattan members at a celebration honoring school-related professionals. We're inviting all paraprofessionals, school nurses, school counselors, occupational and physical therapists, school secretaries, school psychologists, school social workers, and all SRPs who work in Manhattan to join us for hors d'oeuvres, music, dancing and raffles.

Register for a professional development workshop for social workers and psychologists. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children is becoming more prevalent. This lecture will address some underlying causes of ADHD and offer some alternative solutions to optimize children’s health. We will also discuss effective ways to offer suggestions to educators for working with their students. Participants will earn 2 CE hours upon completion of the course. After the course is attended in full and the evaluation is complete, a signed certificate of completion will be emailed participants.

Register for a professional development workshop for social workers and psychologists. There has been an increase in interest in and awareness of holistic medicine and wellness and its beneficial place in our education and health care system. This is an introductory class on all aspects of holistic medicine and how mental health practitioners might use its various modalities to optimize and understand their health and that of their clients. Parts of this workshop will focus on how educators can utilize this process with their students. Participants will earn 2 CE hours upon completion of the course. After the course is attended in full and the evaluation is complete, a signed certificate of completion will be emailed participants.

Register here for the Social Workers and Psychologists monthly chapter meeting which will be held both online and in person at UFT headquarters. Chapter members will have the chance to raise questions and concerns, discuss workplace issues and hear updates from chapter representatives.