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Tuesday, November 5
 

8:00am EST

Beyond the Threat Assessment: Making a Plan to Support Student Well-Being
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Mental Health Professionals, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Identifying and assessing school threats and how to build support for students after threat is determined not to be serious or with intent.
Presenters
JO

John Oteri

School Safety Coordinator
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
  Mental Health

8:00am EST

Growing Our Practice: Well-Being Lab to Build Hope and Resilience
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Mental Health Professionals, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

This interactive lab creates an avenue to bring the science of hope and resilience research into practice. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the micro-skills and strategies that lead to hopeful and resilient mindsets. The lab allows for practice and discourse and equips educators with a toolkit of practical strategies to incorporate hope and resilience into student learning experiences.
Presenters
avatar for Sara Stockwell

Sara Stockwell

Senior Director, Battelle for Kids
Sara brings over two decades of dedicated experience in public education and well-being advocacy – a passion rooted in her personal experience overcoming adversity. This personal connection has guided her career and fueled her commitment to fostering individual well-being and supportive... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:20am EST
TBA
  Mental Health

8:00am EST

"In My Mind: "My Identity Matters” Trauma Informed Care: Needed Now More than Ever "
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals

Many of us have experienced not only violence and discrimination, but also live with symptoms of trauma and have an increased likelihood of developing health related problems as a consequence of this exposure. Dr. Bailey’s presentation will explore the intersection of trauma, racism that are experienced by LGBTQ individuals across the lifespan; and will discuss the role that social workers and allies have in promoting equity and fairness in a multicultural environment; as well as the role that social workers must play in addressing racism and other forms of oppression when working withLGBTQ persons, especially LGBTQ persons of color.
Presenters
avatar for Gary Bailey
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Mental Health

8:00am EST

DBT Toolkit
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals

DBT Toolkit
Presenters
GG
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Mental Health

8:00am EST

Eating Disorders Assessments and Levels of Care
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals

Eating Disorders Assessments and Levels of Care
Presenters
avatar for Monika Ostroff, LICSW, CEDS-S

Monika Ostroff, LICSW, CEDS-S

Executive Director, Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association, Inc (MEDA)
Monika Ostroff, LICSW, CEDS-S is the Executive Director of the Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association, Inc (MEDA). Prior to leading MEDA, she directed several residential, partial hospital and intensive outpatient eating disorder programs in addition to having owned a thriving... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Mental Health

8:00am EST

Using Solution-Focused Approaches to Improve Student Outcomes in Counseling
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:55am EST
TBA
K-12 schools are on the front lines of supporting the mental and behavioral needs of K-
12 students. Thus, it is important that school-based providers use efficient, research
supported methods and strategies leading toward lasting change. Brief Solution
Focused Counseling (BSFC) is a flexible, child-centered approach to counseling that
can be used as part of group sessions, individual counseling, and even in teacher
consultations. This session will cover the basics of incorporating BSFC into your school-
based work, facilitate hands-on practice with the BSFC process, and will provide
resources and tools for monitoring intervention effectiveness.
Objectives
1) Attendees will learn about the humanistic theoretical foundation of BSFC and why
that makes it a powerful approach to use with K-12 students.
2) Attendees will learn how to incorporate BSFC into existing school-based counseling
work.
3) Through hands-on practice, attendees will learn how to employ specific student-
centered language through the BSFC process.
4) Attendees will learn how to effectively monitor intervention BSFC effectiveness.
Presenters
avatar for Chris Stoddard

Chris Stoddard

Assistant Professor & Program Director, Plymouth State University
Dr. Stoddard is a licensed psychologist and school psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings. He received his graduate training at William James College in Newton, MA, from which he earned a Master of Arts in Professional... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Mental Health

9:35am EST

Beyond the Threat Assessment: Making a Plan to Support Student Well-Being
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Mental Health Professionals, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Identifying and assessing school threats and how to build support for students after threat is determined not to be serious or with intent.
Presenters
JO

John Oteri

School Safety Coordinator
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Mental Health

9:35am EST

Growing Our Practice: Well-Being Lab to Build Hope and Resilience
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Mental Health Professionals, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

This interactive lab creates an avenue to bring the science of hope and resilience research into practice. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the micro-skills and strategies that lead to hopeful and resilient mindsets. The lab allows for practice and discourse and equips educators with a toolkit of practical strategies to incorporate hope and resilience into student learning experiences.
Presenters
avatar for Sara Stockwell

Sara Stockwell

Senior Director, Battelle for Kids
Sara brings over two decades of dedicated experience in public education and well-being advocacy – a passion rooted in her personal experience overcoming adversity. This personal connection has guided her career and fueled her commitment to fostering individual well-being and supportive... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Mental Health

9:35am EST

Reducing Bullying: Current Practices, Research, and Tools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Para Professionals, Special Educators

This session will focus on current research and practices related to bullying that can be used at the classroom and school levels. Specifically, this session will support teachers, counselors, and school leaders by focusing on:

1) Recent research on bullying prevention and intervention presented by Boston University Professor, Dr. Jennifer Green.
2) Practices that can be used to reduce bullying and support targets, aggressors, bystanders, other students, and staff.
3) Hands-on engagement with case studies that provide participants with opportunity to apply current research practices to resolving bullying situations.
Presenters
avatar for Daniel Green

Daniel Green

Principal, Newton Public Schools
DJ
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Mental Health, Educational Leadership

9:35am EST

Supporting Gender Expansive Students-One Parent's Perspective
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Para Professionals, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Kristen Ando, an educator and dedicated parent of a transgender child, shares her unique perspective on navigating the journey of gender expansive youth. This presentation aims to bridge the gap between parental experiences and educational practices by offering educators a nuanced understanding of the challenges and needs faced by gender expansive students.

Participants will gain valuable insights into:

- The personal and emotional experiences of a transgender child and their family.

- Practical strategies and considerations for supporting gender expansive students in the classroom.

- Key concepts from the Youth at Risk results and their implications for educational settings.

- The integration of non-gendered practices to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

This session is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and empathy needed to create affirming spaces for all students, enhancing their ability to support and advocate for gender expansive individuals effectively
Presenters
KA

Kristen Ando

Humanities/EL Coordinator, North Andover Public Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Mental Health, LGBTQ

9:35am EST

Tools for Implementing a Body Positive Classroom
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

In this workshop you will:
– Better understand the concept of Health at Every Size
– Analyze how cultural ideals affect body confidence
– Better understand why challenging current belief systems around health are important for building a safe body confident environment
– Better understand the negative effects of diet culture
Presenters
BM

Becky Manley

Founder and Board Member of Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA)
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Mental Health, Health and Wellness; Social Emotional Learning

9:35am EST

Trauma and Mental Health informed Schools and Classrooms
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Mental Health Professionals, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

With the surge of mental health and trauma-related issues in schools, come new anxieties and demands on classroom teachers, administrators, student support staff, and more. This straightforward workshop walks educators through recognizing warning signs and effective adaptations that minimize disruption to struggling students and the larger community. We will be discussing universal approaches to teaching and community building that benefit all rather than singling out struggling students for support. You will come away with ideas for maintaining academic rigor while supporting students who are struggling.
Presenters
avatar for Chris Willard

Chris Willard

Psy.D., Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth
Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy. D.) is a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in over thirty five countries, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of twenty books, including Alphabreaths, Growing Up Mindful, and Mental... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:55am EST
TBA
  Mental Health

12:05pm EST

Beyond the Threat Assessment: Making a Plan to Support Student Well-Being
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Mental Health Professionals, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Identifying and assessing school threats and how to build support for students after threat is determined not to be serious or with intent.
Presenters
JO

John Oteri

School Safety Coordinator
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Mental Health

12:05pm EST

Supporting Gender Expansive Students-One Parent's Perspective
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Para Professionals, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Kristen Ando, an educator and dedicated parent of a transgender child, shares her unique perspective on navigating the journey of gender expansive youth. This presentation aims to bridge the gap between parental experiences and educational practices by offering educators a nuanced understanding of the challenges and needs faced by gender expansive students.

Participants will gain valuable insights into:

- The personal and emotional experiences of a transgender child and their family.

- Practical strategies and considerations for supporting gender expansive students in the classroom.

- Key concepts from the Youth at Risk results and their implications for educational settings.

- The integration of non-gendered practices to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

This session is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and empathy needed to create affirming spaces for all students, enhancing their ability to support and advocate for gender expansive individuals effectively
Presenters
KA

Kristen Ando

Humanities/EL Coordinator, North Andover Public Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Mental Health, LGBTQ

12:05pm EST

Supporting The Mental Health of Your Students & Yourself - How You Can Make A Difference
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

In this interactive session, Ivy Watts will empower educators to know they can make a difference in supporting the mental health of their students. Ivy will provide tools for educators to create supportive mental wellness cultures in their classrooms in order to normalize the mental health challenges that students face. Attendees will also learn hands-on and practical tools for their own mental wellness and self-care and feel encouraged to know that their mental health matters, too.
Presenters
IW

Ivy Watts

Mental Health Empowerment Speaker
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Mental Health

12:05pm EST

The Power of Supportive Roles: Nurturing Students' Hope and Resilience
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Office Staff, Para Professionals

This session will explore how to apply the science of hope and resilience outside of the classroom experience. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the micro-skills and strategies that foster hopeful and resilient mindsets. Through practice and discussion, staff in supportive roles will be equipped with practical tools to cultivate hope and resilience in their daily interactions with youth, ultimately enhancing the overall well-being and development of the students they serve.
Presenters
avatar for Sara Stockwell

Sara Stockwell

Senior Director, Battelle for Kids
Sara brings over two decades of dedicated experience in public education and well-being advocacy – a passion rooted in her personal experience overcoming adversity. This personal connection has guided her career and fueled her commitment to fostering individual well-being and supportive... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Mental Health

12:05pm EST

Trauma and Mental Health informed Schools and Classrooms
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Mental Health Professionals, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

With the surge of mental health and trauma-related issues in schools, come new anxieties and demands on classroom teachers, administrators, student support staff, and more. This straightforward workshop walks educators through recognizing warning signs and effective adaptations that minimize disruption to struggling students and the larger community. We will be discussing universal approaches to teaching and community building that benefit all rather than singling out struggling students for support. You will come away with ideas for maintaining academic rigor while supporting students who are struggling.
Presenters
avatar for Chris Willard

Chris Willard

Psy.D., Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth
Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy. D.) is a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in over thirty five countries, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of twenty books, including Alphabreaths, Growing Up Mindful, and Mental... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 1:25pm EST
TBA
  Mental Health

12:05pm EST

DBT Toolkit
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals

DBT Toolkit
Presenters
GG
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Mental Health

12:05pm EST

Eating Disorders Assessments and Levels of Care
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals

Eating Disorders Assessments and Levels of Care
Presenters
avatar for Monika Ostroff, LICSW, CEDS-S

Monika Ostroff, LICSW, CEDS-S

Executive Director, Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association, Inc (MEDA)
Monika Ostroff, LICSW, CEDS-S is the Executive Director of the Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association, Inc (MEDA). Prior to leading MEDA, she directed several residential, partial hospital and intensive outpatient eating disorder programs in addition to having owned a thriving... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Mental Health

12:05pm EST

Supporting families with LGBTQ+ children
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals

Supporting families with LGBTQ+ children
Presenters
avatar for Gary Bailey
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Mental Health

12:05pm EST

Using Solution-Focused Approaches to Improve Student Outcomes in Counseling
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
NOTE: this is a repeat session that is the same as the one I'm offering in the morning.

K-12 schools are on the front lines of supporting the mental and behavioral needs of K-
12 students. Thus, it is important that school-based providers use efficient, research
supported methods and strategies leading toward lasting change. Brief Solution
Focused Counseling (BSFC) is a flexible, child-centered approach to counseling that
can be used as part of group sessions, individual counseling, and even in teacher
consultations. This session will cover the basics of incorporating BSFC into your school-
based work, facilitate hands-on practice with the BSFC process, and will provide
resources and tools for monitoring intervention effectiveness.
Objectives
1) Attendees will learn about the humanistic theoretical foundation of BSFC and why
that makes it a powerful approach to use with K-12 students.
2) Attendees will learn how to incorporate BSFC into existing school-based counseling
work.
3) Through hands-on practice, attendees will learn how to employ specific student-
centered language through the BSFC process.
4) Attendees will learn how to effectively monitor intervention BSFC effectiveness.
Presenters
avatar for Chris Stoddard

Chris Stoddard

Assistant Professor & Program Director, Plymouth State University
Dr. Stoddard is a licensed psychologist and school psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings. He received his graduate training at William James College in Newton, MA, from which he earned a Master of Arts in Professional... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:05pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Mental Health

1:40pm EST

Beyond the Threat Assessment: Making a Plan to Support Student Well-Being
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Mental Health Professionals, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

Identifying and assessing school threats and how to build support for students after threat is determined not to be serious or with intent.
Presenters
JO

John Oteri

School Safety Coordinator
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Mental Health

1:40pm EST

Supporting The Mental Health of Your Students & Yourself - How You Can Make A Difference
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Adminstrators, Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

In this interactive session, Ivy Watts will empower educators to know they can make a difference in supporting the mental health of their students. Ivy will provide tools for educators to create supportive mental wellness cultures in their classrooms in order to normalize the mental health challenges that students face. Attendees will also learn hands-on and practical tools for their own mental wellness and self-care and feel encouraged to know that their mental health matters, too.
Presenters
IW

Ivy Watts

Mental Health Empowerment Speaker
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Mental Health

1:40pm EST

The Power of Supportive Roles: Nurturing Students' Hope and Resilience
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Office Staff, Para Professionals

This session will explore how to apply the science of hope and resilience outside of the classroom experience. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the micro-skills and strategies that foster hopeful and resilient mindsets. Through practice and discussion, staff in supportive roles will be equipped with practical tools to cultivate hope and resilience in their daily interactions with youth, ultimately enhancing the overall well-being and development of the students they serve.
Presenters
avatar for Sara Stockwell

Sara Stockwell

Senior Director, Battelle for Kids
Sara brings over two decades of dedicated experience in public education and well-being advocacy – a passion rooted in her personal experience overcoming adversity. This personal connection has guided her career and fueled her commitment to fostering individual well-being and supportive... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Mental Health

1:40pm EST

Trauma and Mental Health informed Schools and Classrooms
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Target Audience: Teachers PK-5, Teachers 6-8 Teachers 9-12, Mental Health Professionals, Para Professionals, Special Educators, Specialists (Arts, Music, PE)

With the surge of mental health and trauma-related issues in schools, come new anxieties and demands on classroom teachers, administrators, student support staff, and more. This straightforward workshop walks educators through recognizing warning signs and effective adaptations that minimize disruption to struggling students and the larger community. We will be discussing universal approaches to teaching and community building that benefit all rather than singling out struggling students for support. You will come away with ideas for maintaining academic rigor while supporting students who are struggling.
Presenters
avatar for Chris Willard

Chris Willard

Psy.D., Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth
Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy. D.) is a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in over thirty five countries, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of twenty books, including Alphabreaths, Growing Up Mindful, and Mental... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:40pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Mental Health
 
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