Agenda

Cost $200

Saturday October 10, 2026

Summary: 10am-1pm

3 CEs

1. Welcome + Framing (10 minutes)

• Introductions

• Overview of healing-centered leadership

• Training goals and expectations

• Connection to objectives: Framing mental health, equity, and access in education

2. Understanding Student Mental Health & Neurodivergence (40 minutes)

• Overview of common mental health concerns among college students (e.g., anxiety, depression, stress)

• Introduction to neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, learning differences)

• Common barriers in educational settings

• Strength-based vs. deficit-based approaches

• Supports Objective 1: Identify and address common mental health issues

3. Discrimination, Bias, and Microaggressions (30 minutes)

• Definitions and distinctions (discrimination vs. bias vs. microaggressions)

• Impact on student mental health, engagement, and belonging

• Real-world examples in educational settings

• Supports Objective 2: Differentiate and identify impact

4. ADA in Practice (40 minutes)

• Overview of ADA and key requirements in education

• What qualifies as a disability

• Reasonable accommodations vs. modifications

• Examples in K-12 and higher education settings

• Supports Objective 3: Foundation for ADA-aligned practice

5. Healing-Centered & Culturally Responsive Strategies (40 minutes)

• Trauma-informed and healing-centered practices

• Culturally responsive approaches in diverse classrooms

• Supporting behavior, engagement, and access

• Aligning strategies with ADA compliance and equity

• Supports Objective 3: Application of culturally responsive, ADA-aligned strategies

6. Case Studies + Application (30 minutes)

• Real-life scenarios integrating mental health, bias, and disability

• Small group or guided discussion

• Practice applying ADA + culturally responsive, healing-centered approaches

• Supports All Objectives (1–3): Applied learning

7. Reflection + Closing (10 minutes)

• Key takeaways

• Questions and discussion

• Resources and next steps