This advanced, follow-up professional development is designed for practitioners who have previously completed the Brief Intervention: An Alternative-to-Suspension Approach training and are ready to strengthen their skills and expand implementation within their school systems. Participants will receive a refresher on the Brief Intervention framework and supporting student worksheets while engaging in additional modeling, practice opportunities, and scenario-based application to enhance their confidence and effectiveness in working with adolescents.

Participants will learn to: 

The session will provide an opportunity for participants to learn from one another by exploring successes, lessons learned, and common implementation challenges experienced while delivering the intervention. Participants will also examine strategies for building a sustainable, districtwide approach to Brief Intervention, including systems-level considerations, staff roles, referral processes, implementation structures, and practices that support consistent delivery across schools.

LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.  LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability.  If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact us at (562) 469-4700.