This is a recording of a three-part virtual learning series that focused on understanding the social determinants of health and education, exploring opportunities to use systems of care principles to enhance health equity and collaboration, and leveraging the strength and resilience within the communities we serve through strategic and culturally responsive partnerships. Primary Audience for Series:School-based mental health professionals (school social workers, school counselors, school psychologists)Community-based mental health providers (counselors, social workers, clinical directors)Education leaders (state, district, county school administrators) The first session in the learning series explored how to identify the social determinants of health in an education environment, and why attention to health and education equity impacts our long-term contributions to community wellness. Participants explored personal experiences and preconceived ideas regarding systemic inequity, … [Read more...] about Equity Series Part 1: Health & Mental Health Equity
School-based Services
Part 2 – Round B: School-Based Services Policy Learning Forum: The Who & How: Implementation
"What: This recorded two-part virtual learning series, offered by the NTTAC School Based Services Team, focuses on policy foundations and implementation to advance the goals of Project AWARE and school mental health systems change initiatives. Why: Creating sustainable changes to school mental health systems is a cornerstone of Project AWARE nationwide programming and tandem school mental health initiatives. Learning how to translate the creative, innovative, and solution-focused work of AWARE and other initiatives from the local to the state level into long-lasting culture change is fundamental. One way to do that? Policy. How: The two-part series was a structured dialogue between school mental health policy experts, state leaders, and district/local leaders. This recording of Part 2: Round A: The Who & How: Implementation focuses on Policy to practice (local and state implementation); Partnerships & parity (within school systems and community); and Progress & … [Read more...] about Part 2 – Round B: School-Based Services Policy Learning Forum: The Who & How: Implementation
Part 2 – Round A: School-Based Services Policy Learning Forum: The Who & How: Implementation
"What: This recorded two-part virtual learning series, offered by the NTTAC School Based Services Team, focuses on policy foundations and implementation to advance the goals of Project AWARE and school mental health systems change initiatives. Creating sustainable changes to school mental health systems is a cornerstone of Project AWARE nationwide programming and tandem school mental health initiatives. Learning how to translate the creative, innovative, and solution-focused work of AWARE and other initiatives from the local to the state level into long-lasting culture change is fundamental. One way to do that? Policy. This round of the policy forum features the following panelists: Angela Castellanos, LCSW, PPSC, ASC, NTTAC School Based Services training specialist, former school district mental Health consultant and administratorCasey Yates, Director of Intervention, Warren Schools (Kentucky AWARE)Laura Muse, LCMHC, Director, Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency … [Read more...] about Part 2 – Round A: School-Based Services Policy Learning Forum: The Who & How: Implementation
Part 1 – Round B: School-Based Services Policy Learning Forum: The What & Why: Foundations
"This recorded two-part virtual learning series, offered by the NTTAC School Based Services Team, focuses on policy foundations and implementation to advance the goals of Project AWARE and school mental health systems change initiatives. Creating sustainable changes to school mental health systems is a cornerstone of Project AWARE nationwide programming and tandem school mental health initiatives. Learning how to translate the creative, innovative, and solution-focused work of AWARE and other initiatives from the local to the state level into long-lasting culture change is fundamental. One way to do that? Policy. This round of the policy forum features the following panelists: Amber Reid, MSW; Education Program Professional for Climate, Data, & Equity, Nevada Department of Education, Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning EnvironmentKendall Fujioka, MSW; Legal intern, U.S. DOE; former Program Director for School Climate Transformation Grant (SCTG) and Project Cal-Well, … [Read more...] about Part 1 – Round B: School-Based Services Policy Learning Forum: The What & Why: Foundations
Part 1 – Round A: School-Based Services Policy Learning Forum: The What & Why: Foundations
"This recorded two-part virtual learning series, offered by the NTTAC School Based Services Team, focused on policy foundations and implementation to advance the goals of Project AWARE and school mental health systems change initiatives. Creating sustainable changes to school mental health systems is a cornerstone of Project AWARE nationwide programming and tandem school mental health initiatives. Learning how to translate the creative, innovative, and solution-focused work of AWARE and other initiatives from the local to the state level into long-lasting culture change is fundamental. One way to do that? Policy. This round of the policy forum features the following panelists: Greg Peters, EdD; Executive Director, San Francisco Coalition of Essential Schools (SF-CESS)Kim Guinn, RN, MS; AWARE Director, Anderson County Schools (Tennessee AWARE)Laura R. Ficarra, MS Special Education, PhD; Project AWARE Co-Coordinator, New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), Division of … [Read more...] about Part 1 – Round A: School-Based Services Policy Learning Forum: The What & Why: Foundations