Presented by Cynthia D. Vargas, Esq.

Identifying anxiety can be very difficult, and the next step even more challenging: determining what to do if the student's anxiety interferes with learning, which triggers the district's obligations under special education law.

In this recorded webinar -- ideal for training school and district staff -- attorney and former special educator Cynthia Vargas deciphers your legal obligations to identify students with anxiety and outlines best practices for supporting students so they can overcome obstacles to learning. Along with concrete strategies to use in and out of the classroom to address students' needs, you get guidance to:

• Recognize the signs of anxiety and when evaluation is needed
• Evaluate students' social-emotional functioning for the signs and consequences of anxiety
• Talk with professionals who may be instrumental in providing support
• Determine and implement appropriate supports -- from accommodations and informal counseling to therapeutic placement
• Recognize when new strategies may become necessary as the student grows and develops
• And more