Kathryn Vander Broek delivers two presentations at the National Business Institute’s School Law: Handling Mental Health Issues seminar in Warrenville, IL. 

“Threats, Violence, Crises, Trauma, and Mental Health: How to Prevent and Respond” will address the following topics:

• Top Federal and State Laws Governing Mental Health Issues in Schools
• Recognizing Mental Health Issues: Legal Requirements
• Mandatory Reporting: Obligations of the School
• Mental Health Service Continuum: What Must Schools Provide?
• Medical Treatment vs. Education Services
• Public vs. Private School Legal Requirements

“School Legal Obligations Regarding Student Mental Health” will address the following topics:

• School Legal Obligations: Warning of Known/Foreseeable Dangers
• Conducting Threat Assessments and Other Proactive Preventions
• Handling Threats by Students With Mental Health Issues
• When Violence Occurs: Key Steps to Take
• Documenting Violent Behavior and School Responses
• Developing Crisis Management Plans
• Trauma-Informed Schooling: Legal Essentials
• Involving the Police: Extents/Limitations