Presented by Carrie Rogers-Whitehead, Founder, Digital Respons-Ability; and Christopher J. Ferguson, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and Professor of Psychology, Stetson University
Moderated by Joyce Whitby, CEO and Co-Founder, Innovations4Education
mental health
Free the Anxious Generation Movement: A Call for K-12 School Leaders
Presented by Dr. Jonathan Haidt, Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University’s Stern School of Business, and Author of The Anxious Generation
Moderated by Jenn David-Lang, Founder, The Main Idea and School Leader Masterminds
Beat the Burnout: Maintaining a Healthy Longevity Throughout Your Career
Presented by Jen Rafferty, Educator, Author, and Founder of Empowered Educator
Support Student Mental Health by Working Together
Presented by Miriam Silman, MSW, Trauma and Resilience Advisor, Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities; Rebecca Honig, Chief Content and Curriculum Officer, ParentPowered; and Francoise Lartigue, Senior Content and Curriculum Specialist, ParentPowered
MTSS: Where to Begin?
The cornerstone of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is equity—meeting each and every student’s needs regardless of the barriers. Since the steps between wanting to make the change in a district and actually implementing MTSS can seem daunting, experts during the edLeader Panel “MTSS Success: “Light Lift” Solutions & Strategies to Improve Behavior & Mental Health,” offered their tips for getting started.
MTSS Success: “Light Lift” Solutions & Strategies to Improve Behavior & Mental Health
Presented by Shai Fuxman, Ed.D., Behavioral Health Expert and Senior Research Scientist, Education Development Center (EDC); and Kristi Goff, District Lead MTSS Coordinator, Valdosta City Schools (GA)
Moderated by Jessica Berlinski, Director of PreK-12 Education, Ripple Effects
Navigating Student Mental Health Needs in the Classroom
Presented by Hanni Flaherty, Ph.D., LCSW, Assistant Professor and Chair of Advanced Clinical Practice, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University
Building Resilient Schools: Mindfulness in Action
Presented by Seewan Eng, Executive Director, Mindful Schools; Argos Gonzalez, Head of Instruction, Mindful Schools; and Dr. Cicely Warren, Assistant Superintendent, Paterson Public Schools (NJ)
Building Community and Student-Led Teacher PD to Address Mental Health and Racial Trauma
Presented by Damita Harvey, Community Organizer, Bristol Cares Coalition; Malikah Upchurch, Instructional Coach, Bristol Township School District (PA); Dr. Latia White, Senior Inclusive Innovation Researcher, Digital Promise; and Dr. Kristian Lenderman, Senior Program Manager, Digital Promise
Effective Solutions for Student and Staff Mental Health and Wellness
Presented by Sara LaHayne, Founder and CEO, Move This World; Reagan Rogers, M.S., Psy.S., National Director of IMPACT, Invo Healthcare; and Maria Barrera, Founder and CEO, Clayful
Moderated by Dr. Robin Knutelsky, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Human Resources, Northern Highlands Regional High School (NJ)