arkansas mental health in education association (armea) presentation by: deb swink, lea and patti...
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Arkansas Mental Health in Education Association (ARMEA)
Presentation by:
Deb Swink, LEA and Patti Allison, LEA
Facts About Mental Health
Refer to handout
Our Mission
To promote comprehensive SBMH programs throughout Arkansas
To ensure quality, accountability, and professionalism
To foster partnerships among educators, mental health professionals and the community and
To enhance the wellbeing of all Arkansas students
ARMEA Objectives
Promoting national SBMH program standards Bridge the relationship between mental
health professionals and educators Establish a voice for SBMH programs and
supporters Provide professional development
opportunities for members
Members
Professional educators Mental health practitioners Consumers Other persons interested in the wellbeing and
education of Arkansas children
2008 Winter ConferenceJanuary 31 and February
1 “School Crisis Preparation & Response” – Dr. Mary Margaret Kerr
“Bullying: What Research Tells Us and What We Can Do About It” – Dr. Mary Margaret Kerr
“I Want What I Want When I Want It! Taking Aggressive Action Against Challenging Behaviors” – Dr. Mark Cooper
Upcoming Events
June of 2008, Topical Workshop “Boys in Crisis”- Jim Littlejohn
February of 2009
Next ARMEA Annual Conference
Contacts
Patti Allison: Phone (479-996-8884) Email ([email protected])
Deb Swink: Phone (501-745-6058) Email ([email protected])