Mental Health & Behavior Summit

This event is filling fast,....don't delay!

This 2-day conference is available for $250
(no price increase for 3 years!) 

EVENT WEBSITE: http://mhb.cesa5.org/

FULL EVENT SCHEDULE IS AVAILBLE
(click on the title to see presenter bio, content and outcomes)

Purpose:  This two-day conference provides strategies and techniques to assist with behavior management and mental health needs specific to the school setting. The conference also provides an opportunity for educators to network and collaborate around behavioral and mental health needs.  In addition to distinguished key-note speakers, this conference features: multiple breakout sessions providing strategies you can use, hands-on training from various experts in multiple fields and terrific door prizes.

2016 Keynote Presenters:
Monday - Mike Veny - Mike Veny, founder of TransformingStigma.Com, is a sought after mental health stigma expert, keynote speaker, and professional drummer. He delivers entertaining, engaging, and educational experiences to conferences and events throughout the world. For more information visit his website at http://premierespeakers.com/mike_veny
also check out his TEDx Normal Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nma0Gey-KEU

Tuesday  - Dr. Dipesh Navsaria - Dr Dipesh Navsaria is a pediatrician, occasional children's librarian, public health professional and child health advocate. For more information please visit his website: http://www.navsaria.com/home/about.html

Other topics include:
Student Triggers & De-escalation Techniques
Student Realities VS School Expectations
Supporting Kids with ASD Who Experience Anxiety
Restoring Empathy in Children & Youth
Mindfulness Education
Strategies to Engage Traumatized Students
Current School Drug Trends
Suicide Prevention
Behavior 101

Viterbo Credit:  Optional 1 graduate credit from Viterbo University is available for two-day attendees (additional fee).  You can sign up and pay the Viterbo fee when you check-in at the conference - there is a designated table for Graduate Credit Registration.

Cost:  
$150 for one day only
Student/Parent: $150
$225 for both days if registered by August 26, 2016 deadline -  Increases to $250 after this date

Payment:  When paying by check or PO, please include a copy of your MyQuickReg confirmation email.  Mail or fax to: CESA 5, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901. Fax: (608) 742-2384.

Lodging:  Don't Delay! Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, 1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.  Rooms are available for state rates at Kalahari: single $82; double/triple/quad $129.  Waterpark wristband included for each registered guest.  Call (877) 253-5466 and select Option 1 for reservations.  State rates only apply for reservations until lodging block is filled.  Tell the reservationist you are with the CESA 5 / Mental Health & Behavior group.  Click here for a map and directions to the Kalahari.

Register Early - limited to 300 participants.    


DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
If you have any dietary restrictions which require special accommodations, please let us know when you register. We will do our best working with the resort to accommodate food allergies - not food preferences.

ONE DAY ATTENDANCE:  If you wish to attend either Monday or Tuesday Only email: jiannacopoulosj@cesa5.org to have her adjust the fee to $150.00.

Questions:
Content Questions: Mary O’Brien (608) 745-5434 or email: obrienm@cesa5.org or Heather Fish (608-745-5490 or email: fishh@cesa5.org
Registration Questions: Kristina Johnson (608) 745-5422 or email: johnsonkr@cesa5.org

Cancellations:  Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel at least 10 working days before the conference.  Because of our commitments to the Kalahari, presenters, vendors and participants, no refund of any kind, for any reason, will be given for cancellation requests received after September 10, 2016. CESA 5 cannot make exceptions to this policy. Registrations are transferable within your organization. Any lodging cancellations are the responsibility of the participant and not subject to any type of refund by CESA 5.  CESA 5 WILL NOT CANCEL THE CONFERENCE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. This policy replaces the cancellation policy stated below.
 

EVENT WEBSITE: http://mhb.cesa5.org/

Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.