ADHD & OHI: Strategies for Complex  Evaluations and Student Support

Learn practical, defensible strategies to identify, assess, and support students with ADHD using DSM-5 and education code. Gain strategies and resources you can use today.

Eligibility Decisions for Students with ADHD: Legal & Practical Strategies for School Psychologists
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ADHD eligibility decisions can be complex — and legally sensitive. This interactive 3-CPD workshop helps school psychologists, LEPs, and educators strengthen their ability to identify, assess, and support students with ADHD using both DSM-5 criteria and education code requirements.
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Led by Misty Bonta, LEP, ABSNP, NCSP, this session bridges clinical and educational frameworks to ensure your recommendations are accurate, defensible, and student-centered.

Manifestation Determinations & Placement Guidance from SPED Attorneys

Explore case law and legal guidance on manifestation determinations, mental health assessments, and placement decisions to strengthen compliance and advocacy in special education.

Join two seasoned special education attorneys as they delve into the latest case law and legal guidance surrounding key topics in special education, including:
- Manifestation determinations
- Mental health assessments
- Legal considerations and cases involving non-public school and residential placements for students with significant mental health and behavioral needs.

This workshop is designed for school psychologists, counselors, special education administrators, and other professionals seeking to deepen their legal knowledge and practical skills in these critical areas.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise, stay compliant, and advocate effectively for your students!

Assessing and Supporting Autism and Emotional Disability in Schools

Learn to differentiate Autism and emotional disability using DSM-5-TR and education code criteria. Gain tools, templates, and counseling strategies to support students with complex mental health needs.

Compare DSM & ed codes, explore real case studies, and gain tools to support students with Autism & mental health needs. Earn 3 CPDs/CEUs (NASP & BBS-approved).

Don't miss this high-impact, practical training designed for school psychologists, LEPs, LCSWs, and related professionals who support students with Autism and Emotional Disabilities.

This workshop tackles one of the more nuanced and often misunderstood areas in school-based mental health: Conducting Autism and Emotional Disability assessments, comparing DSM diagnosis and educational criteria, as well as overlapping traits.

We explore real-life case studies where it's difficult to determine if it's Autism, anxiety, depression, PTSD, psychosis, ADHD, or a mix of several overlapping diagnoses… PLUS, how to navigate situations when families, schools, and clinicians have different perspectives.

You’ll learn how to:

✅ Compare DSM-5-TR diagnoses with educational eligibility criteria
✅ Understand when traits may indicate Autism, Emotional Disability, or both
✅ Use a neurodiversity-affirming lens to guide your evaluations and supports
✅ Adapt counseling strategies for autistic students with co-occurring mental health needs
✅ Support families and staff with practical resources and language

You’ll walk away with a powerful set of tools and resources, including:

✅ A newly developed parent interview template for Autism
✅ Diagnostic cheat sheet for Autism
✅ A teacher and parent guide for working with students with Autism and mental health needs
✅ Counseling strategies and evidence-based practices tailored to this unique population

Whether you’re evaluating, consulting, or counseling, this workshop will help you navigate complex cases with more clarity and confidence, and give you ready-to-use tools to support students immediately.

Perfect for:

✅ School Psychologists (NASP-Approved CPD Provider #1184)
✅ Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEPs)
✅ Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
✅ School-based mental health professionals

Taught by Misty Bonta, LEP/ABSNP, and Frances Beckman, LCSW. 3 CEUs/CPDs included with your registration. (NASP and BBS-approved)

“There were so many great resources shared that can be put to use in the classroom, counseling, and consultation. The case studies were also very helpful.”

“I thought being able to compare Autism vs other disorders (like PTSD) really helped explain the difference between what Autism is and what the other disorders present as.”

“I loved the neurodiversity affirming lens and how you explained why that was important!”

Assessment and Support for Anxiety Disorders

Build confidence in identifying, assessing, and supporting students with different types of anxiety. Learn DSM-5-TR criteria, explore real cases, and gain practical tools for school-based settings.

Learn how to assess & support anxiety in students with DSM-5 review, case studies, and ready-to-use school resources. Earn 3 CPDs/CEUs! (NASP & BBS-approved)

This practical training, designed for school psychologists, LEPs, LCSWs, and related professionals, blends clinical diagnostic clarity with real-world school-based practicality. Learn how to confidently recognize, assess, and support anxiety in students.

We’ll dive deep into differentiating between multiple anxiety disorders, including:
✅ Separation Anxiety
✅ Selective Mutism
✅ Social Anxiety Disorder
✅ Panic Disorder
✅ Generalized Anxiety Disorder
✅ Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and explore real-world case studies.

You’ll walk away with a comprehensive toolbox of resources, including:
✅ Get Psyched’s Parent Handout: A Guide to Support Their Child/Teen with Anxiety
✅ Get Psyched’s Evaluation Form to guide school-based assessments
✅ Practical strategies for the classroom and counseling sessions
✅ A curated list of books, games, and programs to support students

Whether you’re conducting assessments, consulting with staff, or supporting families, you’ll leave this session with tools you can start using immediately.

Perfect for:
✅ School Psychologists (NASP-Approved CPD Provider #1184)
✅ Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEPs)
✅ Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
✅ School-based mental health professionals

Taught by Misty Bonta, LEP/ABSNP, and Frances Beckman, LCSW.

This is a high-impact workshop designed to help you navigate the growing mental health needs of students. 3 CEUs/CPDs included with your registration. (NASP and BBS-approved)

“This training was so informative! I loved all of the resources and materials shared, as well as the information about the DSM diagnostic criteria. The case studies were helpful as well.”

“I love the amount of resources provided for assessment and practical tidbits for school staff.”

Demystifying Educational Evaluations with Special Education Attorneys

Gain legal insight to strengthen psychoeducational evaluations. Learn to write defensible reports, navigate 504 and IEP laws, and apply best practices that reduce risk and ensure compliance.

Learn how to enhance your legal defensibility in special education, taught by two special education attorneys. Earn 3 CPDs/CEUs (NASP & BBS-approved).

Are you confident your evaluations can hold up to legal scrutiny?

Hear from two experienced special education attorneys, Meagan Nunez and Matthew Storey, during this essential 3-hour training designed to help school-based mental health professionals confidently navigate the legal landscape of psychoeducational evaluations.

Perfect for:
✅ School Psychologists (NASP-Approved CPD Provider #1184)
✅ Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEPs)
✅ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs)
✅ Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
✅ Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs)

In this advanced workshop, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Write legally defensible psychoeducational reports: Understand key writing strategies and relevant case law that strengthen your documentation.
✅ Differentiate between educational identification vs. medical diagnoses: Know when to refer to specialists like SLPs, and how to assess complex needs (Autism, ED, dyslexia, 2e).
✅ Navigate 504 plan requirements: Learn what assessments are necessary and how eligibility is determined.
✅ Support appropriate placement and services: Understand SCIA assessments, Non-Public School (NPS) placements, and how compensatory education is argued.
✅ Handle discipline-related legal issues: Avoid missteps around manifestation determinations, FBAs, and BIPs.
✅ Conduct culturally and linguistically appropriate assessments: Ensure your evaluations are fair, valid, and defensible.
✅ Assess social-emotional needs legally and ethically: Determine appropriate mental health services in IEPs.

The session wraps with practical case studies and expert tips for confidently presenting at IEP meetings so you can reduce risk and avoid litigation.

Walk away with real-world strategies you can apply immediately and peace of mind that your evaluations meet legal best practices. 3 CEUs/CPDs included with your registration. (NASP and BBS-approved)


“Your presentations are the best of the best – beautifully covering the intersection of school-based and clinical.”

“I was so impressed with the comprehensiveness of content and resources.”

Counseling Skills for School Based Mental Health Professionals

Strengthen your mental health assessment, treatment planning, and IEP goal writing skills. Learn how to apply CBT, DBT, ACT, and more to school-based counseling through practical examples.

Build your confidence and effectiveness in counseling. Earn 3 CPDs/CEUs (NASP & BBS-approved).

Looking to sharpen your counseling skills and better support students’ mental health needs within the school setting?

This practical, high-impact training is designed specifically for school psychologists, LEPs, LCSWs, and related professionals who provide mental health support in schools.

You’ll learn how to:

✅ Conduct school-based mental health assessments and create effective treatment plans
✅ Develop IEP goals related to mental health
✅ Identify and implement appropriate IEP services and supports
✅ Apply evidence-based therapy modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and MI in a school setting
✅ Use practical tools and strategies to engage students and address resistance

After learning through real-life case examples, you’ll walk away with counseling tools you can use right away and greater confidence in your role as a mental health provider on campus.

Perfect for:
✅School Psychologists (NASP-Approved CPD Provider #1184)
✅Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEPs)
✅Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
✅Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs)
✅Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs)
✅School-based mental health professionals

3 CEUs/CPDs included with your registration. (NASP and BBS-approved)

Understanding Psychosis In Schools

Learn to identify, assess, and support students experiencing psychosis in schools. Through exploring case studies, you’ll gain practical tools and strategies to make a difference.

Learn how to recognize and support students experiencing signs and symptoms of psychosis. Earn 2 CPDs/CEUs (NASP & BBS-approved).

Psychosis can be one of the most alarming and misunderstood challenges in school-based mental health. Are you prepared to recognize the signs and respond with clarity and confidence?

This essential training is designed to help school psychologists, LEPs, LCSWs, and related professionals identify, assess, and support students experiencing psychosis.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Recognize early signs and symptoms of psychosis
✅ Understand how psychosis can show up in school-aged children and adolescents
✅ Screen and assess for psychosis within your scope of practice
✅ Navigate school-based supports and community resources
✅ Understand when and how to refer for specialized services
✅ Use trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches
✅ Support students through IEPs, counseling, and consultation

Real case examples will be explored, and you’ll leave with practical tools you can apply immediately in your school setting.

Perfect for:
✅ School Psychologists (NASP-Approved CPD Provider #1184)
✅ Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEPs)
✅ Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
✅ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs)
✅ Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs)
✅ School-based mental health professionals

2 CEUs/CPDs included with your registration. (NASP and BBS-approved)

Risk Assessment and Safety Planning

Learn about assessing and managing risk in schools, including self-harm, threats, and abuse reporting. Gain practical steps for safety planning and follow-up to support students effectively.

Support students in crisis with confidence and clarity. Earn 3 CPDs/CEUs (NASP & BBS-approved).

Ready to ensure that you are prepared to take proper action for a student who may be a threat to themselves or others?

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to assess risk and create safety plans in school-based settings with confidence. Taught through the lens of a seasoned 5150 evaluator (PERT), this training blends clinical best practices with real-world school application.

Equip yourself with essential skills to support students in crisis and reduce your liability.

This practical training will cover:

✅ When and how to assess for risk of harm to self or others
✅ Key components of effective safety planning
✅ Treatment monitoring and follow-up in the school setting
✅ What to document, and how, to protect yourself legally
✅ How to respond to disclosures of sexual assault, self-harm, and abuse
✅ Mandatory reporting guidelines and ethical considerations

You'll leave with tools and confidence to respond effectively when your students need you most.

Perfect for:
✅ School Psychologists (NASP-Approved CPD Provider #1184)
✅ Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEPs)
✅ Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
✅ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs)
✅ Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs)
✅ School-based mental health professionals

We blend legal, ethical, and clinical best practices with strategies you can use immediately in your daily work.

3 CEUs/CPDs included with your registration. (NASP and BBS-approved)

SPED Attorney – Driven Strategies for Managing Conflict and Compliance

Learn practical, legally sound strategies to manage parent conflicts, strengthen assessments, and navigate discipline issues with confidence while reducing legal risk in school-based settings.

Proactive strategies to reduce legal risk and navigate high-conflict situations. Earn 2 CPDs/CEUs (NASP & BBS-approved).

Learn from two experienced special education attorneys, Meagan Nunez and Matthew Storey, in this workshop designed to equip school psychologists and school-based mental health professionals with essential legal insight and practical tools.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Address parent concerns before they escalate
✅ Strengthen your assessment practices to reduce legal vulnerability
✅ Navigate disciplinary actions and manifestation determinations
✅ Communicate effectively in contentious meetings
✅ Manage high-conflict cases while preserving student-centered collaboration
✅ Gain insight from a legal perspective

This workshop is grounded in real-world scenarios and actionable strategies to help you feel more confident and compliant in your role.

Perfect for:
✅School Psychologists (NASP-Approved CPD Provider #1184)
✅Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEPs)
✅School-based mental health professionals navigating IEPs and evaluations

2 CEUs/CPDs included with your registration. (NASP and BBS-approved)

Assessment to Action: Turn Your Data into Measurable SEL Goals

Learn how to confidently translate your psychoeducational data into legally sound, measurable, and strength-based goals that drive meaningful progress.

Are You Struggling to Turn Assessment Data into Effective Counseling Goals?

You’ve completed a thorough assessment—but when it’s time to write counseling or SEL goals, you’re stuck. The data feels too broad, the goals feel too generic, and the IEP doesn’t reflect the student’s real needs.

This workshop is designed to close that gap. You’ll learn how to confidently translate your psychoeducational data into legally sound, measurable, and strength-based goals that drive meaningful progress.

What You’ll Learn
✅ A practical formula for turning data into SMARTER goals (not just SMART)
✅ How to align goals directly with assessment findings for better IEP outcomes
✅ Strategies to write goals that are legally defensible and compliance-ready
✅ Time-saving tools, including a goal bank you can use immediately
✅ How to shift from deficit-based to strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming goal writing

Who This Is For
School Psychologists (NCSP, NASP-Approved CPDs)
Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEPs)
Counselors and Special Education
Professionals who write or support IEP goals

Why Take The Course
If you’ve ever left an IEP meeting feeling unsure whether your goals truly reflected your data—or worried about whether they’d hold up to legal review—this training will give you the clarity and confidence you’ve been missing.
Walk away with tools, templates, and a reliable process to create meaningful goals that make sense for every student you assess.

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