2023 Pennsylvania Department of Education (In-Person) Conference
46. Working Together with Students to Address Wellness Needs
Session Dates
Thursday March 02, 2023 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Hershey Lodge and Convention Center
Closed
Student voice can best be defined as “students and adults sharing decision-making power, playing the roles of both teacher and learner, and viewing each other as assets and resources.” Students engaged in ongoing, meaningful discourse with adults about critical issues pertaining to the improvement of their school benefits both the students and the adults. In short, students benefit because they become a part of something larger and adults benefit because the youth bring fresh perspectives to school topics and concerns. We are all keenly aware of the need to place an intense focus on the mental health/wellness of our youth given the need that has grown exponentially over the last two years. Much can be learned from engaging students in these efforts. This session will highlight different examples of students supporting students specific to mental health and wellness needs. It will feature students talking about ways they have been involved with mental wellness supports and the impact it has made.
Target Audience
General education and special education administrators and teachers, paraprofessionals, school psychologists, professional development staff, and families of students with disabilities are encouraged to attend.
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Debra Jordan at (610) 878-7224 or
djordan@pattan.net.