If you have attended a CLASP event at UHCL, are a K-12 educator or administrative professional, and wish to receive CPE hours for attending this event, please complete the registration information so our Center for Educational Programs (CEP) office in the College of Education can process your request. The fee for your CPE certificate is $15. The certificate will include the following: Title of the CLASP event, date of the event, number of CPE hours, as well as our TEA provider number. Your CPE certificate will be sent to you electronically via email, so please be sure to include the email address you wish to receive your e-certificate.

Cost: $15

Location: CPE certificate sent via Email

For More Information: If you have any questions and/or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at CEP@uhcl.edu.

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$37 Advanced certificate program admission fee for Texas Education Agency (TEA). TEA collects a fee from UHCL for maintenance of my TEA website account.

Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires all educator preparation programs to collect a $35 fee from each new candidate entering a teacher or advanced certification program in Texas. UHCL forwards the fee to TEA and TEA uses it to create and monitor your TEAL (TEA Login) account at the TEA website. The extra $2 is for the credit/debit card fees charged to UHCL by the credit card company.

Fee is nonrefundable.

"I am applying for admission into one of the following programs: Principal, Reading Specialist, School Counselor, School Librarian, Superintendent or Master Teacher. I understand that if I am applying for more than 1 program/certificate, I must pay the $37.00 TEA fee for each program."

For questions, contact the COE Certification Office at 281-283-3618, or certification@uhcl.edu.

Code: 17TEA02

NA

$37 Advanced certificate program admission fee for Texas Education Agency (TEA). TEA collects a fee from UHCL for maintenance of my TEA website account.

Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires all educator preparation programs to collect a $35 fee from each new candidate entering a teacher or advanced certification program in Texas. UHCL forwards the fee to TEA and TEA uses it to create and monitor your TEAL (TEA Login) account at the TEA website. The extra $2 is for the credit/debit card fees charged to UHCL by the credit card company.

Fee is nonrefundable.

"I am applying for admission into one of the following programs: Principal, Reading Specialist, School Counselor, School Librarian, Superintendent or Master Teacher. I understand that if I am applying for more than 1 program/certificate, I must pay the $37.00 TEA fee for each program."

For questions, contact the COE Certification Office at 281-283-3618, or certification@uhcl.edu.

Code: 17TEA03

NA

$37 Advanced certificate program admission fee for Texas Education Agency (TEA). TEA collects a fee from UHCL for maintenance of my TEA website account.

Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires all educator preparation programs to collect a $35 fee from each new candidate entering a teacher or advanced certification program in Texas. UHCL forwards the fee to TEA and TEA uses it to create and monitor your TEAL (TEA Login) account at the TEA website. The extra $2 is for the credit/debit card fees charged to UHCL by the credit card company.

Fee is nonrefundable.

"I am applying for admission into one of the following programs: Principal, Reading Specialist, School Counselor, School Librarian, Superintendent or Master Teacher. I understand that if I am applying for more than 1 program/certificate, I must pay the $37.00 TEA fee for each program."

"Applying for more than 1 program/certificate, I must pay the $57.00 TEA fee for each program."

For questions, contact the COE Certification Office at 281-283-3618, or certification@uhcl.edu.

Code: 17TEA05

NA

$37 Advanced certificate program admission fee for Texas Education Agency (TEA). TEA collects a fee from UHCL for maintenance of my TEA website account.

Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires all educator preparation programs to collect a $35 fee from each new candidate entering a teacher or advanced certification program in Texas. UHCL forwards the fee to TEA and TEA uses it to create and monitor your TEAL (TEA Login) account at the TEA website. The extra $2 is for the credit/debit card fees charged to UHCL by the credit card company.

Fee is nonrefundable.

"I am applying for admission into one of the following programs: Principal, Reading Specialist, School Counselor, School Librarian, Superintendent or Master Teacher. I understand that if I am applying for more than 1 program/certificate, I must pay the $37.00 TEA fee for each program."

For questions, contact the COE Certification Office at 281-283-3618, or certification@uhcl.edu.

Code: 17TEA04

NA

$37 Advanced certificate program admission fee for Texas Education Agency (TEA). TEA collects a fee from UHCL for maintenance of my TEA website account.

Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires all educator preparation programs to collect a $35 fee from each new candidate entering a teacher or advanced certification program in Texas. UHCL forwards the fee to TEA and TEA uses it to create and monitor your TEAL (TEA Login) account at the TEA website. The extra $2 is for the credit/debit card fees charged to UHCL by the credit card company.

Fee is nonrefundable.

"I am applying for admission into one of the following programs: Principal, Reading Specialist, School Counselor, School Librarian, Superintendent or Master Teacher. I understand that if I am applying for more than 1 program/certificate, I must pay the $37.00 TEA fee for each program."

For questions, contact the COE Certification Office at 281-283-3618, or certification@uhcl.edu.

Code: 17TEA06

NA

$37 Teacher Education Program admission fee for Texas Education Agency (TEA). TEA collects a fee from UHCL for maintenance of my TEA website account.

Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires all educator preparation programs to collect a $35 fee from each new candidate entering a teacher or advanced certification program in Texas. UHCL forwards the fee to TEA and TEA uses it to create and monitor your TEAL (TEA Login) account at the TEA website. The extra $2 is for the credit/debit card fees charged to UHCL by the credit card company.

Fee is nonrefundable.

"I am applying for admission into the Teacher Education Program."

For questions, contact the COE Certification Office at 281-283-3618, or certification@uhcl.edu.

Code: 17TEA07

NA

$37 certification program readmission fee for Texas Education Agency (TEA). TEA collects a fee from UHCL for maintenance of my TEA website account each time I apply to or reapply to the program.

Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires all educator preparation programs to collect a $35 fee from each candidate entering or reentering a teacher or advanced certification program in Texas. UHCL forwards the fee to TEA and TEA uses it to create and monitor your TEAL (TEA Login) account at the TEA website. The extra $2 is for the credit/debit card fees charged to UHCL by the credit card company.

Fee is nonrefundable.

"I am applying for Readmission into a certification program."

For questions, contact the COE Certification Office at 281-283-3618, or certification@uhcl.edu.

Code: 17TEA08

NA

Procedures and Regulations for ZOOM Online Proctoring:

• Each applicant should plan to sit for 2 ½ hours, 2 hours for the exam plus two 15-minute breaks (if needed); However, we will plan the Zoom timeframe for a total of 4-Hrs, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, to allow time to set up the testing environment, to discuss testing expectations, answer any questions, etc.

• Applicants should be prepared to participate in a Zoom meeting at least 48-Hours prior to the test date to meet Mrs. Lewis and discuss exam preparations and the required testing environment.

• The testing environment should consist of the following:

• Be in a private, well-lit room.
• Have internet/Wi-Fi access in order to receive an email containing writing prompts from test proctor and send the completed paper to test proctor.
• Workspace should be cleared of all clutter. The only items allowed at the workspace are computer/laptop, pens/pencils, blank scratch paper, water, snacks.
• Save and close all third-party applications on a computer/laptop.
• Have a mobile phone with a front-facing camera.

• Applicants must show a valid I.D. (government-issued, passport, etc.) when checking in for the assessment.
• Applicants will be given two writing prompts. The applicant will select one and respond by writing a 5-7 page paper.
• Before the proctored session ends, the applicant will save their work and email the paper to Mrs. Lewis.
• Each applicants’ essay will be scored by two (2) College of Education faculty members.
• Applicants will be notified of the score within one (1) week.

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Procedures and Regulations for ZOOM Online Proctoring:

• Each applicant should plan to sit for 2 ½ hours, 2 hours for the exam plus two 15-minute breaks (if needed); However, we will plan the Zoom timeframe for a total of 4-Hrs, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, to allow time to set up the testing environment, to discuss testing expectations, answer any questions, etc.

• Applicants should be prepared to participate in a Zoom meeting at least 48-Hours prior to the test date to meet Mrs. Lewis and discuss exam preparations and the required testing environment.

• The testing environment should consist of the following:

• Be in a private, well-lit room.
• Have internet/Wi-Fi access in order to receive an email containing writing prompts from test proctor and send the completed paper to test proctor.
• Workspace should be cleared of all clutter. The only items allowed at the workspace are computer/laptop, pens/pencils, blank scratch paper, water, snacks.
• Save and close all third-party applications on a computer/laptop.
• Have a mobile phone with a front-facing camera.

• Applicants must show a valid I.D. (government-issued, passport, etc.) when checking in for the assessment.
• Applicants will be given two writing prompts. The applicant will select one and respond by writing a 5-7 page paper.
• Before the proctored session ends, the applicant will save their work and email the paper to Mrs. Lewis.
• Each applicants’ essay will be scored by two (2) College of Education faculty members.
• Applicants will be notified of the score within one (1) week.

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Procedures and Regulations for ZOOM Online Proctoring:

• Each applicant should plan to sit for 2 ½ hours, 2 hours for the exam plus two 15-minute breaks (if needed); However, we will plan the Zoom timeframe for a total of 4-Hrs, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, to allow time to set up the testing environment, to discuss testing expectations, answer any questions, etc.

• Applicants should be prepared to participate in a Zoom meeting at least 48-Hours prior to the test date to meet Mrs. Lewis and discuss exam preparations and the required testing environment.

• The testing environment should consist of the following:

• Be in a private, well-lit room.
• Have internet/Wi-Fi access in order to receive an email containing writing prompts from test proctor and send the completed paper to test proctor.
• Workspace should be cleared of all clutter. The only items allowed at the workspace are computer/laptop, pens/pencils, blank scratch paper, water, snacks.
• Save and close all third-party applications on a computer/laptop.
• Have a mobile phone with a front-facing camera.

• Applicants must show a valid I.D. (government-issued, passport, etc.) when checking in for the assessment.
• Applicants will be given two writing prompts. The applicant will select one and respond by writing a 5-7 page paper.
• Before the proctored session ends, the applicant will save their work and email the paper to Mrs. Lewis.
• Each applicants’ essay will be scored by two (2) College of Education faculty members.
• Applicants will be notified of the score within one (1) week.

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Procedures and Regulations for ZOOM Online Proctoring:

• Each applicant should plan to sit for 2 ½ hours, 2 hours for the exam plus two 15-minute breaks (if needed); However, we will plan the Zoom timeframe for a total of 4-Hrs, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, to allow time to set up the testing environment, to discuss testing expectations, answer any questions, etc.

• Applicants should be prepared to participate in a Zoom meeting at least 48-Hours prior to the test date to meet Mrs. Lewis and discuss exam preparations and the required testing environment.

• The testing environment should consist of the following:

• Be in a private, well-lit room.
• Have internet/Wi-Fi access in order to receive an email containing writing prompts from test proctor and send the completed paper to test proctor.
• Workspace should be cleared of all clutter. The only items allowed at the workspace are computer/laptop, pens/pencils, blank scratch paper, water, snacks.
• Save and close all third-party applications on a computer/laptop.
• Have a mobile phone with a front-facing camera.

• Applicants must show a valid I.D. (government-issued, passport, etc.) when checking in for the assessment.
• Applicants will be given two writing prompts. The applicant will select one and respond by writing a 5-7 page paper.
• Before the proctored session ends, the applicant will save their work and email the paper to Mrs. Lewis.
• Each applicants’ essay will be scored by two (2) College of Education faculty members.
• Applicants will be notified of the score within one (1) week.

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Procedures and Regulations for ZOOM Online Proctoring:

• Each applicant should plan to sit for 2 ½ hours, 2 hours for the exam plus two 15-minute breaks (if needed); However, we will plan the Zoom timeframe for a total of 4-Hrs, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, to allow time to set up the testing environment, to discuss testing expectations, answer any questions, etc.

• Applicants should be prepared to participate in a Zoom meeting at least 48-Hours prior to the test date to meet Mrs. Lewis and discuss exam preparations and the required testing environment.

• The testing environment should consist of the following:

• Be in a private, well-lit room.
• Have internet/Wi-Fi access in order to receive an email containing writing prompts from test proctor and send the completed paper to test proctor.
• Workspace should be cleared of all clutter. The only items allowed at the workspace are computer/laptop, pens/pencils, blank scratch paper, water, snacks.
• Save and close all third-party applications on a computer/laptop.
• Have a mobile phone with a front-facing camera.

• Applicants must show a valid I.D. (government-issued, passport, etc.) when checking in for the assessment.
• Applicants will be given two writing prompts. The applicant will select one and respond by writing a 5-7 page paper.
• Before the proctored session ends, the applicant will save their work and email the paper to Mrs. Lewis.
• Each applicants’ essay will be scored by two (2) College of Education faculty members.
• Applicants will be notified of the score within one (1) week.

8:30 AM - 12:30PM

Procedures and Regulations for ZOOM Online Proctoring:

• Each applicant should plan to sit for 2 ½ hours, 2 hours for the exam plus two 15-minute breaks (if needed); However, we will plan the Zoom timeframe for a total of 4-Hrs, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, to allow time to set up the testing environment, to discuss testing expectations, answer any questions, etc.

• Applicants should be prepared to participate in a Zoom meeting at least 48-Hours prior to the test date to meet Mrs. Lewis and discuss exam preparations and the required testing environment.

• The testing environment should consist of the following:

• Be in a private, well-lit room.
• Have internet/Wi-Fi access in order to receive an email containing writing prompts from test proctor and send the completed paper to test proctor.
• Workspace should be cleared of all clutter. The only items allowed at the workspace are computer/laptop, pens/pencils, blank scratch paper, water, snacks.
• Save and close all third-party applications on a computer/laptop.
• Have a mobile phone with a front-facing camera.

• Applicants must show a valid I.D. (government-issued, passport, etc.) when checking in for the assessment.
• Applicants will be given two writing prompts. The applicant will select one and respond by writing a 5-7 page paper.
• Before the proctored session ends, the applicant will save their work and email the paper to Mrs. Lewis.
• Each applicants’ essay will be scored by two (2) College of Education faculty members.
• Applicants will be notified of the score within one (1) week.

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Procedures and Regulations for ZOOM Online Proctoring:

• Each applicant should plan to sit for 2 ½ hours, 2 hours for the exam plus two 15-minute breaks (if needed); However, we will plan the Zoom timeframe for a total of 4-Hrs, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, to allow time to set up the testing environment, to discuss testing expectations, answer any questions, etc.

• Applicants should be prepared to participate in a Zoom meeting at least 48-Hours prior to the test date to meet Mrs. Lewis and discuss exam preparations and the required testing environment.

• The testing environment should consist of the following:

• Be in a private, well-lit room.
• Have internet/Wi-Fi access in order to receive an email containing writing prompts from test proctor and send the completed paper to test proctor.
• Workspace should be cleared of all clutter. The only items allowed at the workspace are computer/laptop, pens/pencils, blank scratch paper, water, snacks.
• Save and close all third-party applications on a computer/laptop.
• Have a mobile phone with a front-facing camera.

• Applicants must show a valid I.D. (government-issued, passport, etc.) when checking in for the assessment.
• Applicants will be given two writing prompts. The applicant will select one and respond by writing a 5-7 page paper.
• Before the proctored session ends, the applicant will save their work and email the paper to Mrs. Lewis.
• Each applicants’ essay will be scored by two (2) College of Education faculty members.
• Applicants will be notified of the score within one (1) week.

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Procedures and Regulations for ZOOM Online Proctoring:

• Each applicant should plan to sit for 2 ½ hours, 2 hours for the exam plus two 15-minute breaks (if needed); However, we will plan the Zoom timeframe for a total of 4-Hrs, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, to allow time to set up the testing environment, to discuss testing expectations, answer any questions, etc.

• Applicants should be prepared to participate in a Zoom meeting at least 48-Hours prior to the test date to meet Mrs. Lewis and discuss exam preparations and the required testing environment.

• The testing environment should consist of the following:

• Be in a private, well-lit room.
• Have internet/Wi-Fi access in order to receive an email containing writing prompts from test proctor and send the completed paper to test proctor.
• Workspace should be cleared of all clutter. The only items allowed at the workspace are computer/laptop, pens/pencils, blank scratch paper, water, snacks.
• Save and close all third-party applications on a computer/laptop.
• Have a mobile phone with a front-facing camera.

• Applicants must show a valid I.D. (government-issued, passport, etc.) when checking in for the assessment.
• Applicants will be given two writing prompts. The applicant will select one and respond by writing a 5-7 page paper.
• Before the proctored session ends, the applicant will save their work and email the paper to Mrs. Lewis.
• Each applicants’ essay will be scored by two (2) College of Education faculty members.
• Applicants will be notified of the score within one (1) week.

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Procedures and Regulations for ZOOM Online Proctoring:

• Each applicant should plan to sit for 2 ½ hours, 2 hours for the exam plus two 15-minute breaks (if needed); However, we will plan the Zoom timeframe for a total of 4-Hrs, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, to allow time to set up the testing environment, to discuss testing expectations, answer any questions, etc.

• Applicants should be prepared to participate in a Zoom meeting at least 48-Hours prior to the test date to meet Mrs. Lewis and discuss exam preparations and the required testing environment.

• The testing environment should consist of the following:

• Be in a private, well-lit room.
• Have internet/Wi-Fi access in order to receive an email containing writing prompts from test proctor and send the completed paper to test proctor.
• Workspace should be cleared of all clutter. The only items allowed at the workspace are computer/laptop, pens/pencils, blank scratch paper, water, snacks.
• Save and close all third-party applications on a computer/laptop.
• Have a mobile phone with a front-facing camera.

• Applicants must show a valid I.D. (government-issued, passport, etc.) when checking in for the assessment.
• Applicants will be given two writing prompts. The applicant will select one and respond by writing a 5-7 page paper.
• Before the proctored session ends, the applicant will save their work and email the paper to Mrs. Lewis.
• Each applicants’ essay will be scored by two (2) College of Education faculty members.
• Applicants will be notified of the score within one (1) week.

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Procedures and Regulations for ZOOM Online Proctoring:

• Each applicant should plan to sit for 2 ½ hours, 2 hours for the exam plus two 15-minute breaks (if needed); However, we will plan the Zoom timeframe for a total of 4-Hrs, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, to allow time to set up the testing environment, to discuss testing expectations, answer any questions, etc.

• Applicants should be prepared to participate in a Zoom meeting at least 48-Hours prior to the test date to meet Mrs. Lewis and discuss exam preparations and the required testing environment.

• The testing environment should consist of the following:

• Be in a private, well-lit room.
• Have internet/Wi-Fi access in order to receive an email containing writing prompts from test proctor and send the completed paper to test proctor.
• Workspace should be cleared of all clutter. The only items allowed at the workspace are computer/laptop, pens/pencils, blank scratch paper, water, snacks.
• Save and close all third-party applications on a computer/laptop.
• Have a mobile phone with a front-facing camera.

• Applicants must show a valid I.D. (government-issued, passport, etc.) when checking in for the assessment.
• Applicants will be given two writing prompts. The applicant will select one and respond by writing a 5-7 page paper.
• Before the proctored session ends, the applicant will save their work and email the paper to Mrs. Lewis.
• Each applicants’ essay will be scored by two (2) College of Education faculty members.
• Applicants will be notified of the score within one (1) week.

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Procedures and Regulations for ZOOM Online Proctoring:

• Each applicant should plan to sit for 2 ½ hours, 2 hours for the exam plus two 15-minute breaks (if needed); However, we will plan the Zoom timeframe for a total of 4-Hrs, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, to allow time to set up the testing environment, to discuss testing expectations, answer any questions, etc.

• Applicants should be prepared to participate in a Zoom meeting at least 48-Hours prior to the test date to meet Mrs. Lewis and discuss exam preparations and the required testing environment.

• The testing environment should consist of the following:

• Be in a private, well-lit room.
• Have internet/Wi-Fi access in order to receive an email containing writing prompts from test proctor and send the completed paper to test proctor.
• Workspace should be cleared of all clutter. The only items allowed at the workspace are computer/laptop, pens/pencils, blank scratch paper, water, snacks.
• Save and close all third-party applications on a computer/laptop.
• Have a mobile phone with a front-facing camera.

• Applicants must show a valid I.D. (government-issued, passport, etc.) when checking in for the assessment.
• Applicants will be given two writing prompts. The applicant will select one and respond by writing a 5-7 page paper.
• Before the proctored session ends, the applicant will save their work and email the paper to Mrs. Lewis.
• Each applicants’ essay will be scored by two (2) College of Education faculty members.
• Applicants will be notified of the score within one (1) week.

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Procedures and Regulations for ZOOM Online Proctoring:

• Each applicant should plan to sit for 2 ½ hours, 2 hours for the exam plus two 15-minute breaks (if needed); However, we will plan the Zoom timeframe for a total of 4-Hrs, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, to allow time to set up the testing environment, to discuss testing expectations, answer any questions, etc.

• Applicants should be prepared to participate in a Zoom meeting at least 48-Hours prior to the test date to meet Mrs. Lewis and discuss exam preparations and the required testing environment.

• The testing environment should consist of the following:

• Be in a private, well-lit room.
• Have internet/Wi-Fi access in order to receive an email containing writing prompts from test proctor and send the completed paper to test proctor.
• Workspace should be cleared of all clutter. The only items allowed at the workspace are computer/laptop, pens/pencils, blank scratch paper, water, snacks.
• Save and close all third-party applications on a computer/laptop.
• Have a mobile phone with a front-facing camera.

• Applicants must show a valid I.D. (government-issued, passport, etc.) when checking in for the assessment.
• Applicants will be given two writing prompts. The applicant will select one and respond by writing a 5-7 page paper.
• Before the proctored session ends, the applicant will save their work and email the paper to Mrs. Lewis.
• Each applicants’ essay will be scored by two (2) College of Education faculty members.
• Applicants will be notified of the score within one (1) week.

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

UHCL has been awarded a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) to provide a free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training to faculty, staff, students and the community. Mental Health First Aid is included on SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).

Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an 8- hour training to teach participants how to help youth who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it helps faculty and staff identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. You MUST attend the entire session to receive certification.

This MHFA training will help students, faculty, and staff learn:

• How to identify signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use problems
• Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and substance use
• A 5-step action plan to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or in crisis
• Self-care help and other professional resources

Please Note- There will be various discussions throughout the duration of this training. Some of the topics discussed may be sensitive.

Session Information :

The upcoming session will be virtual. Registration for this training will close on: Wednesday, October 14, 2020

This session will be broken up into two parts:

• Part 1: 2/2.5-hour Self-paced course work- This portion is a requirement to attend the instructor led portion. (Whether virtual or in-person).

  The pre-work for this session must be completed on, or no later than, Friday, October 16, 2020 
  You MUST complete pre-work before attending the instructor led session. 
  

• Part 2: 8 AM - 1 PM

  Instructor led portion (Zoom link will be provided in confirmation email). This is an interactive training. Cameras and microphones are required.

Presenters:

Jonathan Schmalz- Benson, PhD. & Cindy Cook, PhD.

Location:

This will be a virtual session.

NOTE:

A minimum class size of eight (8) participants is required for this course. If fewer than eight (8) participants are registered, the class will be canceled.

Please only register to attend if you can be in attendance for the entire duration of the training.

Questions:

Regarding registration: Brianna Caldwell, Graduate Research Assistant, 281-283-3529 or caldwellb@uhcl.edu

Regarding the SAMHSA Grant: Dr. Cindy Cook, UHCL Counseling Services, 281-283-2595 or cookc@uhcl.edu

8 AM - 1 PM

UHCL has been awarded a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) to provide a free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training to faculty, staff, students and the community. Mental Health First Aid is included on SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).

Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an 8- hour training to teach participants how to help youth who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it helps faculty and staff identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. You MUST attend the entire session to receive certification.

This MHFA training will help students, faculty, and staff learn:

• How to identify signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use problems
• Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and substance use
• A 5-step action plan to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or in crisis
• Self-care help and other professional resources

Please Note- There will be various discussions throughout the duration of this training. Some of the topics discussed may include sensitive content.

Session Information :

The upcoming session will be virtual. Registration for this training will close on: Friday, November 6, 2020

This session will be broken up into two parts:

• Part 1: 2/2.5-hour Self-paced course work- This portion is a requirement to attend the instructor led portion. (Whether virtual or in-person).

  The pre-work for this session must be completed on, or no later than: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
  You MUST complete pre-work before attending the instructor led session. 
  

• Part 2: 9 AM - 12 PM [1 hour break]

• 1 PM - 3 PM

  Instructor led portion (Zoom link will be provided in confirmation email). This is an interactive training. Cameras and microphones are required.

Presenters:

Jason Boothe, PhD. & Jonathan Schmalz- Benson, PhD.

Location:

This will be a virtual session.

NOTE:

A minimum class size of eight (8) participants is required for this course. If fewer than eight (8) participants are registered, the class will be canceled.

Please only register to attend if you can be in attendance for the entire duration of the training.

Questions:

Regarding registration: Brianna Caldwell, Graduate Research Assistant, 281-283-3529 or caldwellb@uhcl.edu

Regarding the SAMHSA Grant: Dr. Cindy Cook, UHCL Counseling Services, 281-283-2595 or cookc@uhcl.edu

9 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 3 PM

UHCL has been awarded a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) to provide a free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training to faculty, staff, students and the community. Mental Health First Aid is included on SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).

Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an 8- hour training to teach participants how to help youth who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it helps faculty and staff identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. You MUST attend the entire session to receive certification.

This MHFA training will help students, faculty, and staff learn:

• How to identify signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use problems
• Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and substance use
• A 5-step action plan to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or in crisis
• Self-care help and other professional resources

Please Note- There will be various discussions throughout the duration of this training. Some of the topics discussed may include sensitive content.

Session Information :

The upcoming session will be virtual. Registration for this training will close on: Friday, December 4, 2020

This session will be broken up into two parts:

• Part 1: 2/2.5-hour Self-paced course work- This portion is a requirement to attend the instructor led portion. (Whether virtual or in-person).

  The pre-work for this session must be completed on, or no later than: Monday, December 7, 2020 
  You MUST complete pre-work before attending the instructor led session. 
  

• Part 2: 12 PM - 5 PM

  Instructor led portion (Zoom link will be provided in confirmation email). This is an interactive training. Cameras and microphones are required.

Presenters:

Amber Tempel, LMSW. & Jason Boothe, PhD.

Location:

This will be a virtual session.

NOTE:

A minimum class size of eight (8) participants is required for this course. If fewer than eight (8) participants are registered, the class will be canceled.

Please only register to attend if you can be in attendance for the entire duration of the training.

Questions:

Regarding registration: Brianna Caldwell, Graduate Research Assistant, 281-283-3529 or caldwellb@uhcl.edu

Regarding the SAMHSA Grant: Dr. Cindy Cook, UHCL Counseling Services, 281-283-2595 or cookc@uhcl.edu

12 PM - 5 PM