SHINE
(School Health Information and Nurse Education)
Next Session:
🗓️ April 09, 2026
Beyond Awareness:
Practical Ways to Support Students with Autism
SHINE is a free monthly virtual education series created by Montana Pediatrics, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving child health across the state. The program supports educators, school nurses, and staff by providing expert-led discussions on topics related to student health, mental wellness, and school-based supports.
The SHINE series aims to strengthen the connection between health and education by offering practical, accessible professional learning. It helps equip educators, counselors, administrators, and support staff with the tools to better address student well-being and resilience.
Learn more about MT Pediatrics at: https://www.montanapediatrics.org/
What SHINE Offers:
🗓️ April 09, 2026 - Beyond Awareness: Practical Ways to Support Students with Autism
Description: Join us during Autism Awareness Month to learn practical ways to better understand and support students with autism in classrooms, activities, and school communities.
Presenter: Melia Shamblin, Behavioral Psychology Researcher
Important Notes
Register: https://forms.gle/YaFeGxNwyQXNetDE6
Learn more about SHINE: https://www.montanapediatrics.org/shine-school-health-information-nurse-education/
(School Health Information and Nurse Education)
Next Session:
🗓️ April 09, 2026
Beyond Awareness:
Practical Ways to Support Students with Autism
SHINE is a free monthly virtual education series created by Montana Pediatrics, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving child health across the state. The program supports educators, school nurses, and staff by providing expert-led discussions on topics related to student health, mental wellness, and school-based supports.
The SHINE series aims to strengthen the connection between health and education by offering practical, accessible professional learning. It helps equip educators, counselors, administrators, and support staff with the tools to better address student well-being and resilience.
Learn more about MT Pediatrics at: https://www.montanapediatrics.org/
What SHINE Offers:
- Monthly virtual sessions on the second Thursday of each month, 3–4 PM throughout the school year
- Free participation for all Montana educators and school professionals
- Expert speakers from across the state in both education and healthcare
- OPI renewal units available for attendees
- Responsive topics tailored to real challenges and participant feedback
🗓️ April 09, 2026 - Beyond Awareness: Practical Ways to Support Students with Autism
Description: Join us during Autism Awareness Month to learn practical ways to better understand and support students with autism in classrooms, activities, and school communities.
Presenter: Melia Shamblin, Behavioral Psychology Researcher
Important Notes
- 📢 Session topics will be announced monthly throughout the school year to remain responsive to participant needs and current issues impacting schools.
- 🎥 All presentations will be recorded, and session recordings and materials/resources will be shared with registered participants after each session.
- 🚫 AI note-takers or automated recordings are not permitted during live sessions to protect presenter and participant privacy.
Register: https://forms.gle/YaFeGxNwyQXNetDE6
Learn more about SHINE: https://www.montanapediatrics.org/shine-school-health-information-nurse-education/