5th Annual RC SELPA Mental Health Symposium: Mental Health Matters: Full Schedule

12:45pm PDT

Examining Mental Health Assessments, Eligibility and Services

Tuesday May 13, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT

Ballroom A

Examining Mental Health Assessments, Eligibility and Services

Speakers

Cynthia D. Vargas

Partner, F3 Law

Highly respected and dedicated education law expert Cynthia “Cyndi” Vargas represents and counsels school districts, county offices of education and special education local plan areas (SELPAs) throughout southern California and beyond, with a focus on the San Bernardino County... Read More →

Austin R. Jones

Associate, F3 Law

Focusing on issues of due process in education law, Austin Jones provides advice to schooldistricts and other public agencies in the areas of student services, student discipline andspecial education. When clients encounter issues and conflicts arising under Section 504 ofthe Rehabilitation... Read More →

Examining Mental Health PowerPoint pdf

Tuesday May 13, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Ballroom A

Legal

10:15am PDT

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.

Speakers

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 →

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 →

Workbook Child Find – Addressing School Refusal and Other Mental Health Concerns pdf

Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
Ballroom A

Legal