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Continue reading →: [Webinar] The Impact of Gun Violence on the Classroom: A Short Film and Discussion with Survivors
On March 27th, a free screening (webinar) of the Oscar-nominated short film Death By Numbers will be shared, along with an interactive discussion with the film’s creator, Sam Fuentes and her teacher, Ivy Schamis. Fuentes and Schamis are school shooting survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in…
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Continue reading →: Understanding Neurodiversity: Join Our Upcoming Safety Workshops
The SSWC is proud to announce two separate professional development events available for our regional educators and partners in school safety: The first is: That Which We Do Not Know – Autism and School Threat Assessment Dr. Stephanie Leite, a psychologist specializing in threat assessment and behavior management, has encountered…
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Continue reading →: [PD] C.A.R.E: Suicide Prevention in Washington Schools
The SSWC is proud to offer: C.A.R.E. Training (Compassionate Assessment and Response in Education), an in-person, three-hour youth suicide prevention course at NWESD 189. When: Thu, April 24 2025 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST Where: NWESD, Anacortes, WA Register: pdEnroller Link Here Designed for school psychologists, counselors, nurses, and…
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Continue reading →: Understanding Alyssa’s Law: Join us tomorrow!
Join us tomorrow, March 20 for our second round of Thrive on Thursday. We’re on Zoom. Find the link below, or if you would like a recurring spot-saver for your calendar, please send us your email address here: [Google Form link] No registration needed – just hop on and join…
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Continue reading →: Thrive on Thursday: Understanding Alyssa’s Law (SB 5004)
Join us on Thursday, March 20 for our second round of Thrive on Thursday. Where: Zoom! Find the link below, or if you would like a recurring spot-saver for your calendar, please send us your email address here: [Google Form link] No registration needed – just hop on and join…
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Continue reading →: [PD] Enhancing School Safety Through Neurodivergent Understanding
Join us for the 2nd event in the School Safety and Wellness Center’s (SSWC) series on understanding neurodivergence, atypical behaviors, and the intersection of school-based safety. Event: The 13 Millisecond Problem; Neurodivergent Brain-Based Reasons for Challenging Behaviors & Tips to Address It to Increase School Safety When: Friday, May 16…
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Continue reading →: [PD Opportunity] Love Made Visible: Cultivating Awareness, Protection, and Radical Healing for B/IPOC Educators Navigating Crisis
Sharing in support of all regional B/IPOC educators: This special two-part event is facilitated by Teddy McGlynn-Wright, MSW (he/they), Oriana Ides (she/hers), and Niki Magtoto (she/hers) March 12 and 13, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT This series of two Community of Practice gatherings (120 minutes each) is…
NWESD Safety & Wellness Center
Providing support, consultation, and guidance in areas of student safety and wellness, we are a multifaceted team of professionals who aim to support our regional educators in the challenging work of keeping our schools and communities healthy, safe, and successful. We believe that: Together We Can… Thrive!
