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School-Based Research: What’s in it for them?

In this training course, Dr. Atkins turns the question, "Why should mental health researchers conduct school studies?" on its head, providing a thought-provoking presentation that focuses on why schools, and the NIMH, should support research in educational settings. He demonstrates a new way to think about ‘resistance’ to school-based research, advocates taking an ecological perspective when working with public schools, and emphasizes sustainability and the importance of embedded research.

Presenter: Marc Atkins, Ph.D.

Online Course - 3 CE credits - $75.00


Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Explain why school-based research should be supported by NIMH

  • Apply your understanding of ‘resistance’ to a real-world situation

  • Explain why embedded research improves sustainability

Presenter:

Dr. Marc Atkins is Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry and Director of Psychology Training at the Institute for Juvenile Research at the University of Illinois, Chicago. He is a leading researcher in school-based mental health services in urban high-poverty communities. His current NIMH-funded project proposes that aligning mental health resources to support children's learning leads to stronger mental health outcomes for children. Dr. Atkins is a consultant to the Chicago Public Schools and the Illinois Department of Mental Health.


Audience:

This introductory course is designed for psychologists and other mental health researchers who wish to conduct effective research and develop sustainable relationships within a school setting.


Final Test Instructions:

  • You must view all of the sections of this course before you can take the Final Test.

  • You will need to answer 80 percent of the final test questions to pass this course.

  • You can take the Final Test two times before your course progress will be reset and you will need to revisit each of the sections of the course again.

  • Once you pass the course you will be able to view and print your certificate of credit.

Schedule:

Self paced online training course


Special Assistance:

If you require special assistance, please contact Erin Dale, Continuing Education Director, to inform her of your special needs by calling (919) 677-0101 ext. 23 or emailing dale@3cisd.com.


Credit Hours:

3 CE credits will be given for successful completion of this course.


Cost:

$75.00


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3-C Institute for Social Development is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. 3-C Institute for Social Development maintains responsibility for this program and its content.