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5th Annual RC SELPA Mental Health Symposium: Mental Health...
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Child Find – Addressing School Refusal and Other Mental Health Concerns
Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
Ballroom A
This session will explore how mental health challenges, such as school refusal, frequent absences due to illness, or emotional shutdowns during stressful school situations, may signal a need for special education assessment and support. Participants will learn how to distinguish between typical student behavior and signs that may indicate more significant mental health concerns impacting educational performance. The presenters will also discuss specific assessments, supports, and services for addressing mental health concerns and school avoidance.
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avatar for Lauri Arrowsmith

Lauri Arrowsmith

Senior Counsel, Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law
Lauri Arrowsmith is Senior Counsel in Lozano Smith's San Diego office. Ms. Arrowsmith focuses on helping school districts handle complex special education issues in a variety of settings, including IEP meetings, mediations and due process hearings. With her many years of experience... Read More →
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Amanda Cordova

Senior Counsel, Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law
Amanda J. Cordova is Senior Counsel in Lozano Smith's San Diego Office. Ms. Cordova represents public school districts, county offices of education, and special education local plan areas, focusing on various aspects of education law with a concentration on special education and student... Read More →
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Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
Ballroom A
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