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Integrating MTSS and Mental Health Supports For Students

, Primary Category: Behavior and Mental Health

While recent data shows that 81% of parentsĀ¹ wish schools offered more easily accessible student mental health services, many K-12 school districts lack adequate staff to support increased needs. In fact, only 14% of schoolsĀ² meet the American School Counselor Associationā€™s recommended ratio of one school counselor to 250 students. So, how can educators practically manage the breadth and volume of student mental health needs?

In this 30-minute webinar, youā€™ll hear from thought leaders at Presence and Branching Minds as they discuss how schools can strategically integrate multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and promote student mental health and well-being.

Get expert insights on:

  • The current state of K-12 mental health, including trends discussed at the NASP 2024 Annual Convention
  • Leveraging teletherapy to bridge service gaps
  • Implementing alternative behavioral and mental health interventions

Meet the Speakers

  • Headshot of Tessa Barbazon, Ed.S

    Tessa Barbazon, Ed.S

    Executive Director of Student and Family Support Services Clarke County School District, GA
  • Headshot of Essie Sutton, Ph.D.

    Essie Sutton, Ph.D.

    Director of Learning Science, Branching Minds
  • Headshot of Bonnie Contreras, Ed.S., NCSP

    Bonnie Contreras, Ed.S., NCSP

    Clinical Partnership Director at Presence

Ā¹The Kids Are(nā€™t) Alright. 5 May 2023. Presence, https://presence.com/resources/the-kids-arent-alright/. Accessed 26 Feb. 2024.
Ā²ā€œSchool Counselor Roles & Ratios.ā€ School Counselor Roles & Ratios ā€“ American School Counselor Association (ASCA), www.schoolcounselor.org/About-School-Counseling/School-Counselor-Roles-Ratios. Accessed 26 Feb. 2024.

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