Building Effective Mental Health & Behavioral Wellness in Schools: Strategies for Alignment, Prevention, and Student Success

Schools are struggling: 9 out of 10 educators see mental health as a barrier to student success. Less than 40% feel equipped to address it.* The challenge is real. And it’s time to change the narrative.

Listen in on the voices of change: Kate Eberle Walker (CEO, Presence), Sara Potler LaHayne (CEO, Move This World), and Joelisse Galarza (Director of Mental Health & SEL, IDEA Public Schools) dive into the urgent need to address mental health in schools today. Come away with practical tools to implement an effective multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) that empowers students and staff. Be inspired by the transformative journey of a Texas charter school, proving that real change is possible.

Highlights of this inspiring conversation:

• The Real Story: What the latest data reveals about mental health programs in schools today—let’s face the facts, and find solutions
• Building a Safety Net: How a full continuum of care—for students and staff— can prevent crises and foster resilience
• Practical, Doable Steps: Actionable strategies you can implement now to improve student outcomes through proactive mental health support
• Success in Action: Joelisse Galarza’s rewarding journey building a preventative mental health program at IDEA Public Schools