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Supporting the Grieving Student

Class Details

  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 10/7/2024 - 11/10/2024
  • Adams State Credit: 2
  • Nonmember Price: $190
  • CEA Member Price: $90

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 0 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 6/23/2025 - 7/27/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 17 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 5/5/2025 - 6/8/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 12 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 1/12/2026 - 2/15/2026
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 6 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 3/31/2025 - 5/4/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 15 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 8/11/2024 - 9/15/2024
  • Adams State Credit: 2
  • Nonmember Price: $190
  • CEA Member Price: $90

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 8 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 5/13/2024 - 6/16/2024
  • Adams State Credit: 2
  • Nonmember Price: $190
  • CEA Member Price: $90

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 0 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 7/1/2024 - 8/4/2024
  • Adams State Credit: 2
  • Nonmember Price: $190
  • CEA Member Price: $90

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 11 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 2/10/2025 - 3/16/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 12 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 3/9/2026 - 4/12/2026
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 5 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 8/18/2025 - 9/21/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 5 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 10/13/2025 - 11/16/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 7 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 6/8/2026 - 7/12/2026
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 16 of 30

About the Course

Teachers will actively participate in online learning to further develop their understanding of how grief and loss impact students in their classroom and learn practical steps they can take to support their students through this difficult life experience/transition. This course is appropriate for classroom teachers at all levels. Additionally, anyone in the educational setting who is currently or potentially will be supporting a grieving student could benefit from this course. Warning: this course covers sensitive material that could be triggering.

Required Text:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Recognize the signs and indications of childhood bereavement.             
  • Understand the long-term and complex impact of a death experienced in childhood.
  • Approach a grieving student with confidence.
  • Enhance communication and collaboration to enable a bereaved student in their classroom to feel seen and supported.
  • Practice self-care techniques while supporting students through a difficult and life-changing experience.
  • Grade(s): Pre-K Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Elementary K-5 Secondary 6-12
  • Subject(s): Professional Development Specialized Service Providers
  • Teacher Quality Standard(s): QS 2.A QS 2.B QS 2.C QS 2.D QS 3.A QS 3.F QS 4.A QS 4.C

Facilitator

Shannon Kershaw

Reviews

Jessica Glanz
Fantastic facilitator!
Rachel Waltman
Lots of resources and meaningful conversations.
Natalie Callahan
Ms. Kershaw was a phenomenal instructor! She provided engaging lessons with supportive resources. I highly recommend this course for anyone who wants knowledge on how to support grieving students within the classroom.

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