Training Resource Center

In these unprecedented times, MASP would like to offer a list of free or heavily discounted online professional development.  Learning new skills can be a great way keep your skills sharp and use up some free time.  Although we do not endorse any particular trainings, we want to provide our members with these various resources.  If you have found a helpful resource that is not on the list, feel free to email it to Jason.Sines@lisd.us.

Virtual Service Delivery:

• Distance Therapy Training for Mental Health Professionals- FREE PESI 2 day workshop (Promo Code: TELEFREE) *Please note that this does not offer (or replace) credentialing to provide clinical supports in the state of Michigan, but rather is a way to supplement your knowledge if you are providing tele-mental health services while working in the schools*
• NASP- Legal and Ethical Considerations for Remote Working School Psychologists On-line Webinar

• Health and Human Services: Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency

• NASP Resource on Virtual Service Delivery in Response to COVID-19 Disruptions. 

• American Psychological Association office and technology checklist for telepsychological services. 

• Step by Step Guide to Creating Equitable Virtual Learning Environments.  More info here. 

Accommodations for Online Learning

• Accommodations in the Online Classroom – Michigan Virtual
• Differentiation in the Online Classroom – Michigan Virtual
• Council for Exceptional Children Webinar “Teaching Special Education Online During COVID-19.”  More info here. 

PBIS for the Home

• Positive and Productive Childcare While the Kids Are Not in School –Randy Sprick of Safe & Civil Schools

General Topics:

• The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has developed this curated list to make it easier to find online resources. This list will be updated regularly.
• Michigan Virtual: Free and Low-Cost Professional Learning Options Approved for Certificate Renewal and Progression

Trauma-Informed:

• Trauma-Informed Resilient Schools by STARR COMMONWEALTH: Use the coupon code TRAUMA INFORMED (all caps) at checkout to receive Trauma-Informed Resilient Schools free

Social-Emotional Learning:

• CASEL SEL and How to be Your Best Self w/ Dr. Mark Brackett
• Social-Emotional Learning: Introduction to SEL (Free 6 SCECHs)
• Social-Emotional Learning: Trauma Informed Support (Free 6 SCECHs)