Teachers enrolled in this course will...

Know

• Mental health issues affecting students today
• Definition of Anxiety Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Eating Disorder and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
• Diagnostic criteria of each disorder

Understand

• The etiology of each mental health disorder
• The behaviors and social implications
• Academic difficulties faced by students with these disorders

and Be Able To

• Provide instructional strategies and classroom accommodations to promote academic success
• Provide a learning environment which encourages self esteem and confidence
• Assist families of students with mental health concerns