Training and Consultation
Dr. Mariha Shields
Training and Consultation (TaC Team)
- Learning Environment and Engagement Initiative (Behavior/PBIS)
- Inclusive Practices Initiative (Least Restrictive Environment-LRE)
- STEM initiative (STEELS)
Dr. Mariha Shields' expertise lies in Special Education and Mental Health. She holds teaching certifications in Special Education K-12, Hearing Impaired PK-12, Mid-Level Mathematics 6-9, and Secondary Mathematics 7-12. Mariha's Doctoral degree is in Curriculum and Instruction. She taught Special Education and Mathematics in grades 6-12 for 11 years, specializing in behavior management, inclusion, and co-teaching. After her time in the classroom, she instructed and supervised pre-service teachers in Early Childhood/Special Education as an Assistant Professor at a local University for 11 years before coming to ARIN.
As a member of the Training and Consultation TaC Team Mariha can provide individual behavior consultations and professional trainings to your district.
Examples of professional trainings that Mariha can provide to your district:
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- teen Mental Health First Aid
- Safety-Care
- Team-Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS)
- PBIS Implementation (Tiers 1, 2, 3)
- Behavior and Classroom Management
- Co-Teaching
- Social Emotional Wellbeing
- Differentiated Instruction
- Trauma-Informed Educators
- Check and Connect Mentor Training
- Check-in, Check-out
The TaC Team offers a variety of Networking opportunities for our district employees:
- Co-Teaching Networking
- Elementary Learning Support and Emotional Support Networking
- Secondary Learning Support and Emotional Support Networking
- PBIS Networking
- Check and Connect Networking
- MTSS Networking
