PDP Certificate

This Certificate is Presented to

Catherine DeMassi

For Completion of 10 Professional Development Points in the approved continuing education program below,
sponsored by Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.

November 20, 2024, December 11, 2024, January 15, 2025, February 26, 2025 and March 19, 2025

Understanding and Supporting Students with School Avoidance

Attendees will learn about the neuroscience of anxiety and be able to identify three ways to support students in managing school avoidance. Attendees will learn why teamwork is essential in supporting students with school avoidance and will identify at least two ways to increase communication amongst team members. Attendees will learn what PANS/PANDAS is and be able to identify the diagnostic criteria for ruling out this medical condition that may impact school attendance.