Presented by Michael Robb, Ph.D., Head of Research, Common Sense Media; and Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager, Common Sense Education
mental health
Improving Students’ Mental Health Systematically and Individually
Today’s students face an unprecedented combination of challenges and issues that can interfere with their well-being and disrupt their learning, but there are also new opportunities to provide districtwide support for their mental health while helping individual students learn to help themselves.
Being Trauma Responsive: Building Resilience in Challenging Times
Students are grappling with greater complexity these days. Their struggles often become apparent in school and in the form of trauma. It’s hard for them to cope, and it’s difficult for teachers, who are typically not trauma informed, to help them.
Improve Mental Health Outcomes: How to Support and Empower Students and Parents
Presented by Stedman Graham, Chairman and CEO, S. Graham & Associates; and ShaKenya Edison, M.Ed., PPS, Director of Student Support Services, Menifee Union School District (CA)
Moderated by Jessica Berlinski, Director of K-12, Ripple Effects
Translating This Year’s SEB Data into Next Year’s Targeted Mental Health and SEL Supports
Presented by Nathaniel von der Embse, Ph.D., NCSP, Associate Professor, University of South Florida; and Stephen Kilgus, Ph.D., Associate Professor of School Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Helping Children Develop Emotional Literacy: You Have Feelings All the Time
Presented by Deborah Farmer Kris, Child Development Expert, PBS Parenting Columnist, and Author of the All the Time picture book series
Research and Resources for School Pandemic Problems: Social Skills, Screens, Anxiety, and Bullying
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Englander, Executive Director, Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University
Practicing Resilience with Trauma-Informed Practices for Adults and Students
Presented by Harrison Orpe, Canadian Paralympic Hopeful in Track and Field; Laurie Nociar, Grade 7 Teacher, Bear Creek Elementary School (B.C., Canada); and Janet Ilko, Ed.D., Instructional Coach and Administrator, Howard Gardner Community School (CA)
Moderated by Anjoli Santiago, Manager of Awesomeness, Classroom Champions
Fighting, Anxiety, and Lack of Motivation: Ed Leaders Share How to Address Students’ Biggest COVID-Related Challenges
Presented by Dr. Jessica Hannigan, PBIS Behavioral Consultant and Professor of Educational Leadership, California State University, Fresno; Michael Murphy, Dean of Discipline, Harold L. Richards High School, Community High School District 218 (IL); and Tina Tyler Smith, Director of Student Services and Dropout Prevention Specialist, Delano Union School District (CA)
Moderated by Jessica Berlinski, Director of K-12, Ripple Effects
Realizing Goals: Districtwide SEL from Planning to Implementation and Beyond
Presented by Vicki Robinson, Counselor and Social Worker, Oquirrh Elementary School (UT); and McKinley Withers, Ed.D., Health and Wellness Specialist, Jordan School District (UT)
Moderated by Jessica Altounian, Director of Marketing, Move This World