NAMI Ending the Silence for School Staff is a 90-minute presentation for teachers and other school personnel to raise their awareness about mental illness, help them recognize the early warning signs, and reinforce the importance of early intervention. Empowering teachers and school personnel to make a lasting difference in the lives of their students, this presentation opens the door for schools to make a difference. Topics include a) understanding the difference between "bad behavior" and symptoms of a mental health condition; b) recognizing early warning signs; c) communicating effectively with families; d) linking to community resources quickly; e) creating a supportive learning environment for all students.

Target Audience:
Classroom Teachers
Counselors
Instructional Facilitators/Coaches
School-Level Administration
School Resource Officers

 Online

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY BEFORE YOU REGISTER.

Substitute Training has a different registration and cancellation policy.

Registration Policy
Registration for courses must be received prior to the registration deadline. Your registration status will remain pending until we have received approval from your system Professional Learning Coordinator and registration fee. The registration fee must be submitted immediately. 

If you choose PERSONAL PAY as your payment method, you must submit a money order or cashier's check to pay for this class prior to the first day of class.

Oconee RESA 
206 South Main Street
Tennille, GA 31089

Withdrawal/Cancellation Policy
Notification of cancellation for any course must be received prior to the registration deadline. Registration fees are refundable only if cancellation is received before the registration deadline. Withdrawals/Cancellations received after the registration deadline will not be accepted and fees will not be refundable.