DeKalb County Regional Office of Education Programs: Empowering Education and Community Well-being
The DeKalb County Regional Office of Education plays a vital role in supporting education and fostering community well-being through a variety of programs and initiatives. These programs address critical needs, from child safety and mental health to professional development and community engagement. By collaborating with local organizations and leveraging evidence-based practices, the Regional Office of Education strives to create a positive impact on the lives of students, educators, and residents throughout DeKalb County.
Key Personnel
The DeKalb County Regional Office of Education is staffed by a dedicated team of professionals committed to serving the community. The following individuals are part of this team:
- Tessa Acker
- DeKol Austin-Holland
- Nelly Bahena
- Denise Barbosa
- Rebecca Billips
- Susan Brewick
- Ivy Champlin
- Barbara Clemente
- Stephanie Davies
- Cindy DiDonna
- Jamie Fiedler
- Mati Garcia
- Shimaa Hamadelnel
- Sharri Hane
- Stacie Haugk
- Courtney Hill
- Eileen Kalal
- Lora Labadi
- Esther Locascio
- Denise Lydon
- Vanity Mack
- Samantha McDavid
- Travis Naber
- Kayla Nelson
- Miriam Ojaghi
- Monique Shaw
- Brianne Wackerlin
- Sarah Wilcox
Child Safety Initiatives
The DeKalb County Regional Office of Education recognizes the paramount importance of child safety and partners with leading organizations to provide comprehensive prevention and education programs. These initiatives aim to empower children with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves and equip adults with the tools to recognize and respond to potential threats.
Monique Burr Foundation Safety Matters
These programs were developed with Child Advocacy Centers, child protection agencies, mental health professionals, attorneys, law enforcement, educators, and other professionals. Facilitators present engaging, interactive lectures and lead group discussions, games, and skills-practice activities. This is the only comprehensive, evidence-based, age-appropriate curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Darkness to Light’s® Stewards of Children
Stewards of Children is a revolutionary sexual abuse prevention training program that educates adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program believes and teaches that child safety is an adult's job. Stewards of Children is designed for parents, educators, community members, and organizations that serve children and youth. Each presentation can be tailored to fit the needs of your organization or group.
Read also: Infinite Campus Dekalb
Mental Health Support and Education
Recognizing that mental health is integral to overall well-being, the DeKalb County Regional Office of Education collaborates with the DeKalb County Mental Health Coalition to provide training and resources that promote mental health awareness and support.
The DeKalb County Mental Health Coalition
The DeKalb County Mental Health Coalition, consisting of Family Service Agency, Adventure Works, and the DeKalb County Regional Office of Education, provides trainings on the 40 Developmental Assets. This framework was created by Search Institute® consisting of preventative measures, positive experiences, and qualities that young people need to grow up healthy, caring and responsible. These assets are protective factors that have been consistently shown, by research, to buffer youth from risk.
Family Service Agency of DeKalb County
At Family Service Agency of DeKalb County we strive to be community leaders in healing, mentoring, and educating. Mental health impacts every individual uniquely. Whether you are an organization experiencing a crisis, a school looking for staff development, or a summer camp seeking team bonding, our Center for Counseling has clinicians available to provide education on mental health. We provide information on a variety of topics including trauma, compassion fatigue, grief, maladaptive behaviors, and much more. As a non-profit organization, we appreciate every opportunity to engage with DeKalb County residents. Whether it’s Pridefest, an NIU internship fair, a Chamber showcase, or something else, we will always try to be there! A member of the Family Service Agency team can present at your organization, business, church, or school to provide an overview of our agency or any of our five programs!
Read also: Your Guide to Ocean County College
Read also: Empowering Osceola County
tags: #dekalb #county #regional #office #of #education
