The increasing prominence of mobile devices in schools has caused numerous problems for students, both in and out of class. Clearly, schools need to take action.
student mental health
Support Student Well-Being Through Focused Learning and Meaningful Human Connection
Presented by Julie A. Vitale, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Oceanside Unified School District (CA); April M. Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent, Sierra Sands Unified School District (CA); Jennifer Andrulewicz, M.S.Ed., Chief Growth Officer, Generation Faraday; and Katey Secrist, Account Executive, West, Generation Faraday
Using Education to Fight the Battle Against Vaping
If schools and communities only had to worry about youth smoking now, they would be winning, according to Amy Taylor, Chief of Community Engagement for Truth Initiative. Only about 2.3% of the youth population smoked in 2021 compared to 23% in 2000. Unfortunately, though, right before the pandemic, 27% of youth were vaping, and that fight is ongoing.
Youth Vaping Prevention: Tools and Strategies to Use in Your Classroom and Community
Presented by Amy Taylor, Chief of Community Engagement, Truth Initiative; Rachael Perez, Community Prevention Coordinator, Johnson County Mental Health Center; and Matthew Johnson, Director of Athletics and Activities, Drug-Free Schools Liaison, Olathe Public Schools (KS)
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)
Myndful: How Students Used AI to Create an App for Mental Health Resources
Presented by Ashvin Trehan, Co-Founder and CEO, Myndful-AI; Jared Wyetzner, Co-Founder, COO, and Chief Backend Developer, Myndful-AI; and Siddharth Paul, Co-Founder, CTO, and Chief Frontend Developer, Myndful-AI
Moderated by Lisa Schmucki, Founder and CEO, edWeb.net
Effective Solutions for Student and Staff Mental Health and Wellness
Presented by Dr. Janine Domingues, Clinical Psychologist, Anxiety Disorders Center and Senior Director of Professional Training, School and Community Programs, Child Mind Institute; Jessica Rosenfeld, School/District Partnership Manager, Ripple Effects; and Bridgette Melton, M.S. Psychology, Client Development Representative | Certified Trauma and Resilience Practitioner-Education, Committee for Children
Moderated by Donna Reichman, Assistant Superintendent, Wayne Township Public Schools (NJ)
Expert Advice on the Student Mental Health Crisis
Presented by Christopher Jenson, M.D., Senior Health Advisor, Educator, Public Speaker, and Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author on School Mental Health; Kristi Dixon, School Counselor, Blue Valley Unified School District 229 (KS); Heidi Albin, Teacher, Curriculum Author, Gaming Concepts Curriculum; and Brett Derickson, Assistant Principal, Carson Middle School, Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (CO)
The Power of 1:1 Student Mental Health Coaching: Improve Student Well-Being, Engagement, and Success
Presented by Katie Dorn, MFT, LSC, CEO and Co-Founder, EmpowerU; and Michelle Langenfeld, Ed.D., Former Superintendent, Green Bay Area Public School District (WI)
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.