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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

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

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