2006 National TA Call Series

All calls are held the third Thursday of the month from 1:00-2:30 PM ET.

The  National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health is hosting a year-long monthly conference call series. Descriptions of upcoming events are available on the National Technical Assistance Center Web site. Participants must register for each call. Space is limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis.

For a description of each call and to register, visit http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/tacalls.html

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2006 G.R.E.A.T. National Training Conference

July 26-28, 2006—La Quinta, CA

The 2006 G.R.E.A.T. National Training Conference is open to individuals currently implementing the Gang Resistance Education And Training Program (G.R.E.A.T.), as well as those who want to become involved with the program. The conference is designed to increase participation in G.R.E.A.T., promote recognition and understanding of the program, enhance relationships and collaboration, increase communication, and deliver highly qualified G.R.E.A.T. officers. The conference will include a variety of workshops, networking opportunities, and question-and-answer forums.

For more information and to register for this conference, visit http://conference.great-online.org/

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Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center’s 7th Annual National Leadership Conference

August 24-26, 2006—Baltimore, MD

Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center has announced its 17 th annual National Leadership Conference. The theme of this year’s conference is “Charting the Course: Promoting Innovation Through Action.” Through plenary sessions and workshops, the conference will provide information about underage drinking prevention efforts to those who are new to the field as well as professionals who are more advanced in their efforts. Participants will learn about collaboration efforts with law enforcement and community agencies, including adult allies and youth.

For more information, visit http://www.dgimeetings.com/nlc

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Persistently Safe Schools 2006

September 19-21, 2006—Washington, DC

Hamilton Fish Institute on School and Community Violence invites violence prevention practitioners to its upcoming conference, Persistently Safe Schools 2006. The theme for this year’s conference is “Collaborating with Students, Families, and Communities.” The program will emphasize learning workshops that are focused on collaborations and will include interactive Special Interest Discussions. Conference topics will include: alternative education; mental health and violence; bullying; model interventions; gangs; risk and protective factors; gender-related violence and issues; and school security.

To learn more and to register, visit http://hamfish.org/cms/view/203

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CSMHA 11th Annual Conference on Advancing School-Based Mental Health

September 28-30, 2006—Baltimore, MD

The Center for School Mental Health Analysis and Action (CSMHA) will sponsor its 11 th annual Conference on Advancing School-Based Mental Health. The theme of this year’s conference is Effective Work in Schools: A National Community of Practice on School Mental Health. Participants will acquire information about mental health in schools, skills for implementing empirically-supported interventions in schools, strength-based approaches for children, families, schools, communities, and more.

For more information and to submit a proposal, visit http://csmha.umaryland.edu/conf_meet/conference

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International Association for Truancy and Dropout Prevention Conference

October 7-11, 2006—Baltimore, MD

The International Association for Truancy and Dropout Prevention will host the 96th Annual Truancy and Dropout Prevention Conference, “Redirecting and Reconnecting at Risk Youth.” Personnel who work for truancy and/or dropout prevention are invited to the conference. This includes: school attendance workers, pupil personnel workers, attendance officers, social workers, counselors, school administrators, school nurses, healthcare professionals, school resource officers, law enforcement officers, school administrators, child welfare and attendance personnel, family services personnel, and social services workers. Along with attending a number of workshops and activities, participants will have ample opportunity to network with others in the field.

To learn more and to register, visit http://www.iatdp.org

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Transition to Adulthood: Rethinking the Safety Net for Vulnerable Young Adults

October 18-19, 2006—Chicago, IL

This two-day conference is co-sponsored by Chapin Hall and the MacArthur Research Network on Transitions to Adulthood and Public Policy. The conference will consist of six panel discussions on young adults with health, mental health, and special education needs, immigrant youth, and youth involved with the criminal justice and child welfare systems. Researchers, practitioners, and policy makers are invited to attend.

To learn more, visit http://www.about.chapinhall.org/conferences/Oct2006ATA/conference.html

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Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health 18th Annual Conference

December 1-3, 2006—St. Louis, MO

Save the date for this year’s Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health (FFCMH) conference! The 18 th annual conference will focus on “addressing the disparity between evidence-based practices and what youth and families define as effective.” The conference will include a pre-conference policy day, youth and family roundtable discussions, an IDEA training and resource room, a special youth track, and entertainment. FFCMH is now collecting workshop proposals, particularly those which (a) acknowledge and incorporate cultural and linguistic diversity and the perspectives of youth and families in defining Practice-based Evidence; and (b) highlight the collaboration between families, youth, advocates, and the research community that is necessary to better define Practice-based Evidence.

To learn more about the conference, submit a proposal, or register, visit http://bcinnovations.com/ffcmh/index.html