Comprehensive School Mental Health Approaches

Session Dates

Thursday October 15, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Webinar

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This presentation will overview the components of comprehensive school mental health, underscoring the rationale for utilizing a tiered approach to meeting the mental health needs of all students. Following an overview of trends in youth mental health nationally and in Pennsylvania, the presentation will highlight considerations for building comprehensive school mental health systems, identifying essential foundations, as well as key strategies and resources that may be utilized across tiers of intervention.

Objectives

At the end of this training school district leaders and AEDY Program Administrators will be able to:

1. Explain the rationale for the development of comprehensive school mental health systems.
2. Describe essential components of comprehensive school mental health, including foundational elements, universal strategies, and advanced tier strategies.
3. Identify key resources to support the development of comprehensive school mental health efforts.

Target Audience

Sending LEAs and AEDY Providers 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: Michael Stagemyer, at 717-901-2255, or mstagemyer@pattan.net.