[MaineSchoolNurse] Updates and Professional Development Opportunities

Tue Aug 8 13:26:04 EDT 2023

Good morning everyone! Sharing some educational opportunities as you start thinking and preparing for the school year ahead. Hopefully, everyone has had some time this summer to rejuvenate and bring renewed energy to your schools and communities.

**New: Maine Department of Education Event Calendar
<https://www.maine.gov/doe/calendar>Looking for professional development and events? The Maine Department of Education has launched a new webpage for training and events. School nurse education opportunities (such as New School Nurse Orientation, Office Hours, etc.) hosted by Maine DOE will be listed here as well. Check it out!

New School Nurse Orientation
<https://events.egov.com/eventreg/ME/registrant.htm?action=new&_event=newschoolnurseorientation2023>Description- In-Person August 16, 2023, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Location: Camp Chamberlain, Maine National Guard Joint Force Headquarters
23 Blue Star Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
New School Nurse orientation this year will include one day of in-person training and a virtual component to be completed after the in-person training day. Please share this information with any new school nurses in your SAUs so they can register and attend.

NASN Back to School Toolkit
<https://www.nasn.org/nasn-resources/toolkits/bts-toolkit>This toolkit is dated for last year however it contains checklists that never go out of date to help school nurses get back into the groove that may help prepare for the upcoming year.

Conferences

Governor Janet Mills 5th Annual Opioid Response Summit: The Power of Prevention
<https://adcareme.org/orsummit/>Description- View the Recordings
This annual summit is part of the state’s commitment to fighting the opioid epidemic. Over 1000 people attended with leaders from across Maine to share ideas, strategies, and best practices to help Maine people and families affected by this public health crisis.

Webinars

Building Healthier Communities: The Role of School Nurses in Promoting Public Health in Schools<https://home.edweb.net/webinar/schoolsafety20230809/>

Description- August  9, 2023, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm

This edWebinar will equip school nurses with a comprehensive understanding of public health in schools and emphasize the vital role they play in building healthier communities. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and practical strategies for fostering community engagement and collaboration within their school environments.

School Substance Use Policy & Implementation - Restorative Approaches (HHS Region 1)<https://pttcnetwork.org/centers/new-england-pttc/event/school-substance-use-policy-implementation-restorative-approaches>

Description- August  9, 2023, 1:00 pm-2:15 pm
Join this interactive virtual session to learn more about implementing restorative approaches with school substance use policies. Presenter Lee Anne Dodge will share her experience and lessons learned from implementing a policy based on restorative approaches within the South Portland School District, followed by an interactive group discussion to help participants think about what the process of implementing restorative approaches to address substance use within their communities might look like. Please come prepared to actively engage in discussion and learning!

School Located Vaccine Clinic (SLVC) Planning, Fall 2023
<https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/81408074198?pwd=clBZQnQvaFJrKy9ySWJ6YlVMR09JZz09>Description- Aug 15, 2023, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
The Maine Immunization Program is pleased to host an educational lunch and learn webinar on School Located Vaccine Clinic Planning for the upcoming school year. This webinar will discuss the latest Influenza guidance, CDC’s Back to School Campaign, COVID updates, program reminders, and school clinic resources. We will be sure to provide time for questions and answers at the end.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/81408074198?pwd=clBZQnQvaFJrKy9ySWJ6YlVMR09JZz09
<https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/81408074198?pwd=clBZQnQvaFJrKy9ySWJ6YlVMR09JZz09&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery>Meeting ID: 814 0807 4198
Passcode: 34119749
If you have any questions, please contact the Maine Immunization Program at (207) 287-3746 or email ImmunizeME.DHHS at maine.gov.

Maximizing Student Success: Enhancing MTSS and Strengthening Family Communication
<https://home.edweb.net/webinar/engagement20230720/>Description- Recorded
Join this engaging edLeader Panel that delves into the critical aspects of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and the pivotal role of effective family communication in optimizing student progress. Designed for educators, administrators, and family engagement professionals, this session will equip you with practical strategies and insights to establish a collaborative framework that fosters student success. School leaders will share their experiences with:

  *   Establishing a collaborative framework for family engagement and communication

  *   Strengthening relationships with families through effective communication strategies

  *   Empowering families to support student progress at home

The Key to Cleaner Water: Educating Your Students, Peers, and School Decision Makers on the Benefits of Healthier Hydration<https://home.edweb.net/webinar/schoolsafety20230726/>

Description- Recorded

When there’s no clean drinking water at school, it affects everyone in attendance. Lead exposure from drinking water has been linked to damage to the central nervous and peripheral nervous systems, learning disabilities, and even anxiety. The more you know about lead, the better equipped you’ll be to teach your students about it. Attend this edWebinar to learn:

  *   How filtration can help fix lead in drinking water

  *   How you can educate your students about healthier hydration

  *   How to equip your students and staff with tools to advocate for cleaner water

Toolkits/Resources

** New Resource from NASN!

Mental Health Position Statements and Resources<https://www.nasn.org/nasn-resources/resources-by-topic/mental-health>

Recently Updated:

AAP Oral Health Resources<https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/oral-health/oral-health-practice-tools/>

Easy-to-use tools and downloadable resources to help you incorporate oral health into your practice. Not sure where to start? Learn how to perform an oral health risk assessment, provide nutrition and oral hygiene counseling, and apply fluoride varnish with the Oral Health Prevention Primer<https://ilikemyteeth.org/ohpp/>.

National Coalition of STD Directors: Adolescent Referral System Implementation Toolkit
<https://www.ncsddc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Adolescent-Referral-System-Toolkit-Final.pdf>This 2022 version has been updated to utilize a health equity lens while addressing the needs of an expanded audience, and new service delivery models, and include more recent statistics and language used in the field.

Finally, I wanted to share this information from Dr. Belisle at OCFS that you may find interesting and helpful:

Many things are happening around children’s health. Here is a link<https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/blog/major-policy-advances-maine-children-and-youth-2023-07-21> to the recently published DHHS blog on the investments in children and families in the state budget. The Maine Opioid Response updated Strategic Action Plan<https://www.maine.gov/future/sites/maine.gov.future/files/inline-files/GOPIF_OpioidReport_2023.pdf> was released at the Governor’s fifth annual Opioid Response Summit that includes sections related to women, children, and families.

Thank you all for all you do to support health in Maine schools and communities!

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Tammy Diaz, MPH, RN, NCSN (she/her)
School Nurse Specialist - Coordinated School Health
Office of School and Student Supports
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0023
Email: tammy.diaz at maine.gov<mailto:tammy.diaz at maine.gov>
Phone: 207-446-8213
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