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

March 17, 2025
Behavior and Mental Health

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

MEET THE SPEAKERS

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Joelisse Galarza, LCSW
Director of Mental Health and Social Emotional Learning
IDEA Public Schools
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Kate Eberle Walker
CEO
Presence
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Sara Potler LaHayne
Founder & CEO
Move This World
Moderator
Kendall Sweeney, LMSW
Senior Director of Impact
Move This World

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