Advanced Pro-D for previously trained Mental Health Literacy Core Trainers and Go-To Educators
2020 SPRING INSTITUTE
Non-Credit
This Institute is advanced training specifically for school and district leaders, and those who have some background in Mental Health Literacy (e.g., counsellors, school psychologists, social workers, district staff, etc.).
This Institute will focus on strategies for implementing a school- and/or district-wide Professional Development plan for building Mental Health Literacy.
This Institute is ideal for:
- School Counsellors
- School/District Principals
- Directors of Instruction
- School Superintendents
- Lead Educators
District Implementation for Mental Health Literacy
This Institute will allow school district leaders to learn and strategize together about ways to implement Mental Health Literacy practices, knowledge and curriculum at a school- and district-wide level. It is also a great opportunity to grow and extend your communities of practice around the topic of Mental Health Literacy.
Learning Objectives
This two-day institute will allow you to:
- Learn from other jurisdictions about promising implementation models and strategies
- Gain expertise with MHL monitoring and evaluation practices
- Engage with health authorities
- Learn up-to-date MHL content material
Province-Wide MHL Strategy
This Institute is part of a province-wide professional development strategy aimed at increasing mental health literacy leadership capacity in districts. This work links directly with the Ministry of Education mental health strategy involving social emotional learning, mental health literacy and trauma-informed practice – complementary approaches to improving outcomes for children and youth in schools.
Andrew Baxter
Andrew Baxter MSW RSW has worked in School Based and Community Mental Health for over 15 years. During his time with Alberta Health Services, he has provided direct treatment and consultation services for children and families in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Currently, Andrew chairs the School Based Mental Health Quality Improvement Committee and sits on the Child and Adolescent Addictions and Mental Health Standards Committee. His main role with AHS is to serve as the Coordinator for the Mental Health Literacy Project which is currently rolling out in 8 school boards across Alberta. His educational background is in psychology and social work.
Dave MacKenzie
Dave MacKenzie BEd MA has been a secondary school counsellor in Vernon since 2001 and has also taught at the elementary level and in alternate education in Manitoba and BC. He is president of the BC School Counsellors Assn and also co-chairs the BC School Centered Mental Health Coalition. Dave is on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Mental Health Association-Vernon branch and was a founding member of the Interior Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative. He experiences every day how a young person’s mental health challenges impact their academic achievement and overall sense of self.
UBC Vancouver Campus | Face-to-face
Ponderosa Ballroom
6445 University Blvd | map
Down the stairs from main entrance, to the left.
UBC Vancouver
February 5-6, 2020
9AM – 4PM
Schedule
| 8:30AM | Coffee / Networking |
| 9:00AM | Start |
| 12:00PM | Lunch |
| 3:30PM | Wrap-up |
Registration & Fees
Non-Credit Registration & Fees
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- Non-Credit Participation Fee: $500 + GST
Full payment is required with your online registration in order to reserve your space. We accept payment by credit card or debit card. Please note that should UBC cancel the course, a full refund will be issued.
Refund Policy for Non-Credit Applications: If you would like to withdraw from a course, please submit written notice by December 13 to be eligible for a refund (less a $65 administration fee). No refund will be made for cancellations received later than this date, unless a course is cancelled by UBC Faculty of Education.
FAQs: Review the FAQs for Non-Credit Course Registration.
