2024 CDE Fall Conference: Creating a Landscape of Wellbeing and Belonging

This session will delve into collaborative strategies and tools to create and enhance comprehensive health and sex education programs that are sustainable and prioritize youth voice. Administrators and educators will identify best practices and innovative approaches to work together, addressing the needs of their youth and community. The session will support both districts and schools with established comprehensive health and sex education programs and those new to these initiatives. This session will be highly interactive and engage various learning styles through activities, case studies, resources, reflection, and dialogue.

Session Objectives:

1. Participants will examine their personal values and beliefs to understand their perspectives and lead their collaboration with teammates, students, and the community through an intersectional and values-aware lens.
2. Participants will develop strategies and skills to support the creation and innovation of comprehensive health education and sex education programs that center youth voice.
3. Participants will gain tools and guidance through case studies from across the state to tailor their programs to their specific students and community, with a particular focus on students who have historically been excluded or negatively impacted by health and sex education programming.

Speakers

Ocean Candler

Youth Sexual Health Program Senior Coordinator, Trailhead Institute

Ocean has been working in sexual health education for the last 11 years through various non-profits and programs. Ocean joined the Youth Sexual Health team at Trailhead in Nov. 2022. The Youth Sexual Health Program supports organizations, collaboratives, communities and school districts... Read More →

Bekkah Abeyta (she/ her)

Program Design & Training Consultant, independent consultant, Thrive Consulting

REBEKKAH ABEYTA Building Bridges pptx

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT
Palmer

Intended Audience Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), Teachers
Grade Level Elementary, Middle School, High School
Breakout Strand Engagement and Connectedness, Family School and Community Partnerships, Equity and Diversity

9:50am MDT

Coaching in Crisis: Practical Implementation of Trauma-Informed Systems and Practices

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT

Collette Fischer Coaching in Crisis Practical Implementation of Trauma Informed Systems and Practices pptx

This presentation will inform coaching and program development efforts in PreK–12 education as it pertains to effective and equity-focused trauma-informed practice implementation.

Presenters will share lessons from a trauma-informed implementation model (tested over time; pre-COVID-19) and align it to the current state of mental health crisis in PreK–12 education. Additionally, current considerations for trauma-informed implementation and coaching in PreK–12 education will also be addressed through best practice protocols, evidence-based models, and relevant coaching tools.

Session Objectives:

Explore educators' personal perceptions of trauma-informed practices
Explore professional and organizational barriers that impact educators’ implementation of trauma-informed practices
Engage with practical tools for coaching and centering educators in trauma-informed implementation

Speakers

Marni Choice

School Psychologist and Assistant Professor, BVSD & Capella University

Marni Choice-Hermosillo, PHD, NCSP, is a licensed school psychologist with 18 years of experience both as a building based psychologist and as an itinerant support partner in the Office of Social/Emotional Learning. This past school year, Marni moved into a Dean of Student Services... Read More →

Collette Fischer

Psychologist, Senior Instructor, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT
Seven Falls

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.)
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, community
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Engagement and Connectedness, Team/Shared Leadership/Effective Systems, Equity and Diversity, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, Educator Wellness, School Climate/Safety

9:50am MDT

Diving Deeper Into The Mental Health Informed Classroom & Educator

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT

Douglas

Lacey Mahleres & Jordan Terhaar, Diving Deeper Into The Mental Health Informed Classroom & Educator pdf

What does it mean to be a mental health informed educator? Attendees in this presentation will learn about and engage with a mental health informed educator tool. This tool provides staff the opportunity to dive deeper into their current practices and confidence levels with proficiencies related to Mental Health Informed Classrooms. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to utilize with individual staff members, groups, and/or for building professional learning to reflect, plan, and monitor progress on being a mental health informed educator.

Session Objectives:

To discuss mental health informed proficiency indicators for educators.
To engage with a mental health informed educator action planning tool to assist staff in self-reflection on confidence levels, current practices, and goal setting
To propose and adapt processes and progress monitoring related to mental health informed educator action planning and implementation

Speakers

Lacey Mahleres

Mental Health Coordinator, Westminster Public Schools

Jordan Terhaar

SEL District Coordinator, Westminster Public Schools

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT
Douglas

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Teachers, District Wellness Coordinators
Grade Level Other (staff/district/family/community/etc.)
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Data Based Problem Solving and Decision Making, Team/Shared Leadership/Effective Systems, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, Educator Wellness, School Climate/Safety

9:50am MDT

Igniting the Passion Within to Promote Youth Wellness

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT

Katrina Ruggles, Igniting the Passion Within to Promote Youth Wellness pptx

Youth are reporting elevated mental health concerns, drug and alcohol use, risky sexual behavior, and lack of connection to peers and adults. This is particularly true for youth who identify as LGBTQ+, minority, and/or from poverty. This session will present correlational research between these concepts through youth-reported data. We will discuss how positive youth development (PYD) and social connections can be mitigating factors that promote youth resilience. Youth from a rural, high-poverty, primarily Latinx community will present about their experiences through COVID-19 and how a wrap-around PYD approach has supported their ability to grow and learn through the challenges of the last few years. We will outline how we engaged youth and families to deliver programming that addressed physical, emotional/mental, social, cultural, and academic wellness. We will also present how experiential career learning has helped youth develop positive visions for the future.-

Session Objectives:

After viewing this presentation, participants will be able to explain the relationship between risky youth behavior, mental health concerns, a sense of belonging, and youth resilience.
After viewing this presentation, participants will be able to apply a socio-ecological approach to positive youth development.
After viewing this presentation, participants will be able to identify wrap-around practices that support youth resilience.

Speakers

Katrina Ruggles

Counselor/Grant Coordinator, Center Consolidated Schools, 26JT

Dr. Katrina Caldon-Ruggles, MA, LPC, is a counselor and district MTSS coordinator in the Center Consolidated School District in the town of Center in the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado. Katrina has been coordinating and providing services focused on the overall health and wellness... Read More →

Carmen Pavlovsky

Out of School Time Coordinator, Center Consolidated Schools

Genesis Escalon

Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Center Consolidated Schools, 26JT

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT
Cripple Creek

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Wellness Coordinators, Community-based Partners
Grade Level Middle School, High School
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Engagement and Connectedness, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, School Climate/Safety, Wrap-around Supports

9:50am MDT

Promote a Culture of Wellness enabling students and employees to thrive

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT

Pikes Peak

Jodie Abrams Promote a Culture of Wellness enabling students and employees to thrive pdf

Physically healthy and resilient students and staff function at their highest level. The American Heart Association helps you create a culture in which health and wellbeing are prioritized. Learn simple ways to support students, their families, and your employees so they can meet your vision for excellence. “We’re glad the AHA provides the body of work that allows us to address physical health and emotional well-being, community safety and preparedness, and provides a shared language that creates permission to take good care of one another while working towards important outcomes.” Kerry Gain, Deputy Executive Director, Academic Services, Austin.

Session Objectives:

Prioritize your wellbeing and become a leader who inspires others to improve their physical, emotional health so your community can function at a higher level.
Help students create wellness habits that build resilience.
Recommendations enhancing preparedness through CPR skills and cardiac emergency response plan.

Speakers

American Heart Association

Vice President, School Engagement - CO/WY, The American Heart Association

Information about our free program and resources

Amy Newman

Regional Vice President, School Engagement - Southwest, The American Heart Association

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT
Pikes Peak

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Other Building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), Teachers, District Wellness Coordinators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle School, High School, Other (staff/district/family/community/etc.)
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Engagement and Connectedness, Family School and Community Partnerships, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, Educator Wellness, School Climate/Safety

9:50am MDT

State Strategies for Better Addressing Student Homelessness

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT

States are taking a variety of approaches to address the complex issues facing students experiencing homelessness. This presentation will highlight policy reform strategies aimed at removing barriers to the resources and services that many youth encounter so that they can focus on succeeding in school. These reforms include recognizing the role McKinney-Vento homeless liaisons, school counselors, social workers and district staff play in academic achievement of students experiencing homelessness and helping them navigate systems of support.

Session Objectives:

Participants will learn about state policy reforms to address student homelessness and the advocacy necessary to drive that change.

Speakers

Rodd Monts

Director of State Policy, SchoolHouse Connection

Rodd Monts, SHC State Policy Presentation pdf

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT
Cherry Creek

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Other Building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), Teachers, District Wellness Coordinators
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Other (staff/district/family/community/etc.)
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Family School and Community Partnerships, Equity and Diversity, School Climate/Safety, Highly Mobile Youth, Wrap-around Supports

9:50am MDT

The Art of Restorative Leadership: Revolutionizing School Culture with Best Practices

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT

Ballroom

Jennifer Gallegos Landscape Conference The Art of Restorative Leadership Revolutionizing School Culture with Best Practices pdf

This session delves into the essence of restorative practices applied to leadership, fostering a supportive and accountable school environment. We'll integrate other best practices for leadership to tailor your leadership approach to various scenarios. Join us to revolutionize your leadership style, promoting a culture of compassion, respect, and continuous improvement in educational settings.

Session Objectives:

Understand Restorative Leadership Principles: Participants will learn the foundational principles of restorative leadership, including strategies to foster a culture of accountability, empathy, and respect within school environments.
Develop Effective Leadership Skills: Gain practical skills to apply restorative leadership techniques in daily interactions and decision-making processes to effectively manage teams and resolve conflicts.
Enhance School Culture and Climate: Explore methods to implement restorative practices that promote a positive school culture, improve student behavior, and increase educational outcomes through compassionate leadership.

Speakers

Jen Gallegos

Dropout Prevention Specialist, Colorado Department of Education

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT
Ballroom

Intended Audience Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, School Climate/Safety

9:50am MDT

The Collaborative Partnership: High Impact Family Engagement Practices

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT

Emma Wahlen CDE Conference FCE Collaborative Partnership EW Emma Wahlen pdf

Families are our most valued partners in supporting the wellbeing and engagement of children at school. During this session participants will gain understanding of a family engagement approach that is trauma-informed and designed to support the collaboration between schools and families. At the close of the session participants will have clarity on how to use the Gathering Input from Families Action Planning Guide as we walk through the steps and best practices.

Session Objectives:

Define meaningful and trauma-informed family engagement
Understand the elements of high impact family engagement strategies
Walk through the implementation steps of the Gathering Input from Families Action Planning Guide

Speakers

Emma Wahlen

Regional Program Manager, Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Strong believer in the power of partnerships to support our students, staff, families, and communities!

Curtis Robbins

Community Health & Engagement, Thriving Schools Kaiser Permanente

Curtis Robbins leads the Thriving Schools initiative for Kaiser Permanente Colorado. Thriving Schools is Kaiser Permanente's commitment to support the health and well-being of teachers, staff, students and their families in K-12 schools.

Bridgette Binford

Senior Workforce Health Consultant, Kaiser Permanente

As a Senior Workforce Health Consultant at Kaiser Permanente, Bridgette supports employer groups in building strategic and comprehensive wellness programs to address the total person. She is also the Thriving Schools Workforce Health lead in Colorado supporting schools and districts... Read More →

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT
Royal Gorge

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), Teachers, District Wellness Coordinators
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Other (staff/district/family/community/etc.)
Breakout Strand Family School and Community Partnerships, School Climate/Safety

9:50am MDT

The Whole Student Approach: Executive Functioning Strategies for Social-Emotional & Academic Growth

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT

Cyle Feingold The Whole Student Approach Results Learning FINAL.pptx pdf

Executive functioning skills are necessary for success in life and academics. This workshop will demonstrate how executive functioning impacts academics, social and emotional wellbeing, and mental health. Participants will simulate the hardships and frustrations of having an executive functioning deficit and leave with strategies to increase confidence, independence, and the mental health of their students. Investing in students' executive functioning skills can benefit school professionals by reducing stress, improving wellbeing, and fostering a more successful learning experience for all. We invite you to our interactive workshop to problem solve, collaborate and find solutions to the everyday challenges executive functioning deficits bring.

Session Objectives:
1) Discover research-based brain development milestones and best practices for supporting executive functioning skills for neurotypical and neurodivergent thinkers.
2) Experience firsthand why students with executive dysfunction can struggle obtaining academic and emotional expectations.
3) Walk away with three easy-to-use strategies that can be implemented right away.

Speakers

Cyle Feingold

Executive Director, Results Learning

Cyle Feingold founded Results Learning in 2004 with a mission to help students learn the way they learn best. For the last 20 years, Cyle has been working with children who have been told that they cannot achieve the same things as “normal” kids. Why? Because he was one of them. In... Read More →

Kristen Monteith

Special Education Program Manager, Results Learning

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT
Fountain Creek

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), Teachers, District Wellness Coordinators, Special Educaton Providers
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Engagement and Connectedness, Equity and Diversity, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, Educator Wellness, Wrap-around Supports

9:50am MDT

Whole School Mental Health Best Practice in Real Life

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT

Academy

Betsy Basch Whole School Mental Health Practice in Real Life .pptx pdf

Even though there are best practice guides for well-being and mental health, the gap between best practice and implementation is wide. Join us for a panel of real-life school leaders and mental health professionals from across the state that have successfully implemented best practices for social-emotional well-being. Participants will hear school leaders share their experiences of implementing and sustaining novel interventions such as: ensuring students are not disciplined for mental health experiences, using quarterly data analysis for effective PBIS delivery, supporting special populations, truly welcoming all students and reviewing school-wide individual SEL goals.

Session Objectives:

Participants will learn how school leaders have implemented real-life best practices.
Participants will learn how school leaders have navigated barriers to implement best practices for wellbeing.

Speakers

Betsy Basch

Mental Health Programs Coordinator, Charter School Institute

Betsy Basch is a triple credentialed & licensed clinician and earned my Bachelor’s in Psychology from Campbell University where I also played softball, and earned my Masters in Professional Counseling and my Doctorate in School Psychology from Argosy University-Phoenix. I’ve worked... Read More →

Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:50am - 11:00am MDT
Academy

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, District Wellness Coordinators
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Team/Shared Leadership/Effective Systems, Equity and Diversity, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing

11:15am MDT

A System's Approach to Educator Wellness - Examples from the Field

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT

Pikes Peak

Educators are some of the most stressed professionals in the US. This is affecting budgets, retention, climate and culture, and student outcomes. We all want students that are mentally and physically well. It is very difficult to achieve that if we don’t prioritize adult wellbeing. This session will outline a research based approach to creating a strategic action plan for staff health and wellness.

Session Objectives:

Participants will understand different ways partners can be leveraged to achieve their health and wellness goals.
Understand how Implementation Science and a Multi-Tiered System of Supports play a critical role in developing a strategic plan for staff wellbeing.
Be given the information necessary for designing a strategic plan that aligns with existing goals and their unique needs.
See examples of two different implementation plans and how they aligned to each district’s goals.

Speakers

Zac Hess

Senior Director, Generation Schools Network

Erin Coker

Senior Director, Generation Schools Network

Erin comes to Generation Schools with a passion for coaching and mentoring. She has extensive experience with continuous improvement and school planning, interdisciplinary learning and literacy, and adult learning theory. Prior to joining GSN, Erin worked in Denver Public Schools... Read More →

Zac Hess CDE FALL 2024 PPT Educator Wellness Zac Hess pptx

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT
Pikes Peak

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, District Wellness Coordinators
Grade Level Middle School, High School
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, Educator Wellness, School Climate/Safety

11:15am MDT

Addressing a Vital Community Need Through your Art Form

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT

When Summit County, Colorado was facing a community crisis that was driving its workforce away, Theatre SilCo launched the Vivo program in order to support local families. This is a unique, no cost program that currently supports over 100 families through dual language theater education. The answer to getting it off the ground? A stellar collaborative team and forming viable and sustainable partnerships. During this session, Chris and Sara will walk you through how this initiative came about, how the team found the necessary funding to start and sustain it, and the significant impact on its community.

Session Objectives:

We hope our peers will gain some tools to make a community impact through what we know how to do: theatre!Theatre SilCo would like to serve as a resource to other non-profits who are struggling to or wondering how to want to make a local impact and serve a community through their art form.

Speakers

Sara Rodriguez

Arts Integration Management Cons., Theatre SilCo

Christopher Alleman

Producing Artistic Director, Theatre SilCo1

Theatre SilCo Presentation Sara Rodriguez pdf

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT
Fountain Creek

Intended Audience Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, District Wellness Coordinators, Community-based Partners, Non-profit groups
Grade Level Elementary, Other (staff/district/family/community/etc.)
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Family School and Community Partnerships, Community Schools and Out of School Time, Equity and Diversity

11:15am MDT

Aligning State Resources with Community Needs & Awareness: Bridging Gaps and Building Partnerships

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT

Kyle Pacque Aligning State Resources with Community Needs & Awareness Bridging Gaps and Building Partnerships pdf

This session explores the alignment between state government services and community expectations regarding behavioral health resources for students, families, and communities. It will address the awareness gap concerning available state agency resources and the complex policy landscape schools navigate. Participants will have the opportunity to voice their opinions, discuss relevant issues, and provide feedback on new resources developed through multi-agency collaborations. Join us to enhance understanding and improve support mechanisms within the educational and community context, fostering a more effective partnership among all stakeholders.

Session Objectives:

1. Attendees will have increase awareness of resources available to address behavioral health and policy literacy.
2. Attendees will provide feedback on how state agencies can improve resources to meet school, district, and community needs related to behavioral health resource awareness and school-based behavioral health policy literacy.

Speakers

Kyle Pacqué

School/Training Prevention Specialist & Project AWARE Co-coordinator, CDPHE & CDE

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT
Royal Gorge

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, District Wellness Coordinators, Special Educaton Providers
Grade Level Elementary, Middle School, High School, Other (staff/district/family/community/etc.)
Breakout Strand Family School and Community Partnerships, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing

11:15am MDT

Creating a Sense of Belonging Through Whole School Implementation of Restorative Practices

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT

Samantha Jones (Sammy) Creating a Sense of Belonging Through Whole School Implementation of Restorative Practices Samantha Jo pdf

Schools across Colorado are implementing Restorative Practices to foster a sense of belonging by building relationships and addressing harm caused using a relational approach to behavior. RP implementation should include developing a system of accountability and support for both educators and learners, creating processes for continuous learning/feedback/self-reflection, and understanding both the proactive and responsive practices. During this session we will discuss the importance of whole school implementation of restorative practices in three areas including RP Infrastructure, RP Capacity-building & RP Tiers of Support.

Session Objectives:

1. Learn about the purpose and essential elements of whole school RP implementation
2. Identify indicators of the RP implementation that are already in place in your school/district and opportunities for growth.
3. Access information and resources to support whole school RP implementation

Speakers

Jason Starkey

Restorative Practices Coordinator, Jeffco Public Schools

Sammy Jones-Winegar

Restorative Practices Specialist, Jeffco Public Schools

Devani Lemmon

Restorative Practices Specialist, Jeffco Public Schools

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT
Seven Falls

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), Teachers
Grade Level Elementary, Middle School, High School, Other (staff/district/family/community/etc.)
Breakout Strand Data Based Problem Solving and Decision Making, Team/Shared Leadership/Effective Systems, Equity and Diversity, School Climate/Safety, Student Centered Discipline/Restorative Practices

11:15am MDT

Kids As Our Compass: The Journey to Implement District-run School Based Mental Health Services

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT

Douglas

Jennifer Guthals, Kids As Our Compass The Journey to Implement District run School Based Mental Health Services pdf

In the face of the ongoing youth mental health crisis, TSD implemented district-run school-based mental health treatment directly in all of our middle and K-8 schools. Follow our journey to develop individual and small group mental health intervention, beginning with data-driven decisions and resulting in seamless programming. Hear how we blend School Health Professional grant funds and district funds to provide sustainable and effective mental health treatment directly to our most at-risk youth at no cost to their families. We will share student stories of how these wrap-around services have increased school connectedness and reduced risk factors for suicidality.

Session Objectives:

1. Participants will walk away with the nuts and bolts of an effective district-run school-based mental health program, including reducing liability, managing referrals and caseloads, and partnering with school counselors and families.
2. Participants will learn strategies to design effective data-driven school-based mental health programming as part of a layered system of supports.
3. Participants will hear how to maximize grant and school district funding to implement sustainable district-run school-based mental health programming.

Speakers

Jennifer Guthals

Director of Student Success, Thompson School District

Shannon Jenkins

Jen Chadwick-Conway

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT
Douglas

11:15am MDT

Mental Health Begins Before Kindergarten: Implications for prevention and early intervention

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT

When working in K-12 education we don’t always consider mental health prior to kindergarten. Yet, mental health begins at birth and early childhood mental health, both challenges and positive indicators, have effects throughout childhood and the lifespan. Considering the importance of mental health in early childhood and the impact of early childhood mental health on prevention and early intervention services is essential. This session will talk about the implications of young children’s mental health, both within early childhood and beyond. Specifically, this session will explore the connection between early childhood mental health and effective early intervention at all ages.

Session Objectives:

1. Participants will become familiar with data related to mental health in early childhood and its implications.
2. Participants will consider how educational environments, both ECE and K-12, can support young children’s mental health.

Speakers

Tanae Dabney

School Psychology Intern, Aurora Public Schools

Rachel Stein

Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Denver

Rachel Stein, Ph.D., LP, NCSP is a clinical assistant professor in the School Psychology program in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver. Prior to her current role Dr. Stein worked as a Harris Postdoctoral Fellow in Infant and Early Childhood... Read More →

Neena Khindria

Graduate Student, University of Colorado Denver

Rachel Stein CDE Presentation Fall 2024 Sep 9, 2024 pptx

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT
Cripple Creek

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), Special Educaton Providers
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary
Breakout Strand Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing

11:15am MDT

Navigating the Landscape of Wellbeing & Belonging Within Colorado's Multi-Tiered System of Supports

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT

Ballroom

Chauncey Stephens Navigating the Landscape of Wellbeing and Belonging Within Colorado's Multi Tiered System of Supports.pptx.p pdf

In this session, participants will explore the importance of wellbeing and belonging to promote student success in school and life. Additionally, participants will learn about the Landscape of Wellbeing and Belonging, a new virtual hub hosted by the Colorado Department of Education, that aims to blend guidance, resources, systems, and best practices to improve outcomes for students, staff, and families across all PK-12 schools in Colorado. We will explore the five features of wellbeing and belonging: safe and welcoming school environments; strong and trusting relationships; support for health and wellbeing; social, emotional, and behavioral competencies; and engaging learning practices.

Session Objectives:

1. Understand how the promotion of wellbeing and belonging helps to ensure that all students achieve high academic standards and gain skills needed to thrive in school and life.
2. Describe the five features of wellbeing and belonging and their alignment with COMTSS, the Colorado Professional Standards, and other frameworks used in school systems throughout Colorado.
3. Identify ways to integrate the five features of wellbeing and belonging into your work so that all students may thrive in school and life.

Speakers

Chauncey Stephens

Project AWARE Team Lead, Colorado Department of Education

Andrea Pulskamp

Health and Safety Implementation Coordinator, Colorado Department of Education

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT
Ballroom

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), Teachers, District Wellness Coordinators
Grade Level Elementary, Middle School, High School
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Engagement and Connectedness, Family School and Community Partnerships, Screening and Assessment Systems, Data Based Problem Solving and Decision Making, Team/Shared Leadership/Effective Systems

11:15am MDT

Supports for Highly Mobile Students during their Journey to and Through Higher Education

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT

Jamie Burciaga Supports for Highly Mobile Students The Journey To and Through Higher Education Paula Gumina pptx

This presentation will include a snapshot of data around highly mobile students and higher education. Along with a panel of both secondary and post-secondary professionals to build awareness of supports for vulnerable populations on college campuses, and strategies for highly mobile students transitioning into higher education.

Session Objectives:

1. Build awareness of available supports to vulnerable populations of students on college campuses
2. Learn about various programs that are designed to wraparound students in transition to higher education options
3. Engage in discussion with colleagues about strategies for transitioning to higher education settings

Speakers

Jamie Burciaga

State Coordinator for Foster Education, Colorado Department of Education

Jamie Burciaga serves as the State Coordinator for Foster Care Education at the Colorado Department of Higher Education. She brings with her over 10 years of experience at the state level of supporting communities in Colorado in different areas of Education. She holds a B.A. from... Read More →

Paula Gumina

State Coordinator for the Education of Homeless Children & Youth, Colorado Department of Education

Paula Gumina serves as the State Coordinator for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth Program at the Colorado Department of Education. She brings with her over fifteen years serving the state of Colorado in implementing cross agency projects and initiatives. She holds a... Read More →

Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:15am - 12:25pm MDT
Cherry Creek

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), District Wellness Coordinators, Special Educaton Providers
Grade Level High School
Breakout Strand Engagement and Connectedness, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, Highly Mobile Youth, Wrap-around Supports

1:35pm MDT

ADHD: Why We Feel Like We Don't Belong and How You Can Help Us

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT

Palmer

Jeff Brown ADHD Why we feel like we don't belong and how you can help us pdf

ADHD kids and adults usually have a deep sense of self hatred. Everyone around them from teachers to parents to friends seem to point out their weaknesses in frustration, anger, and sometimes while making fun of them. There are so many ADHD kids that don't feel they belong. This extends to ADHD Teachers and other staff. Being able to see ADHD kids and adults for who they are and what they can add to the school can increase school belongingness in immeasurable ways. We will be talking about ways to support these wonderful people.

Session Objectives:

1) Understanding what happens inside the mind of ADHDers
2) Understanding ways to support them and help them feel included
3) Understanding ways to help staff support these kids and work with these adults

Speakers

Jeff Brown

Family Studies and Child Devleopment Teacher, Rampart High School

I've taught High school Relationships, Child Development, and Living Skills for 25 years. I'm also AuDHD meaning I'm Autistic and ADHDer.I do Professional Development Classes on Autism and ADHD, Child and Adolescent Development,The Power of Relationships in TeachingSee my website... Read More →

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT
Palmer

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, Teachers, Special Educaton Providers
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Other (staff/district/family/community/etc.)
Breakout Strand Engagement and Connectedness, Equity and Diversity, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, School Climate/Safety, Student Centered Discipline/Restorative Practices

1:35pm MDT

Attention on Intention: Vision Boarding–identify your vision and give it clarity

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT

Academy

Kristi Elliot Attention on Intention Vision Boarding pdf

How do you want your life to look? Manifestation is not about just attracting “things” into your life but rather empowering yourself to live your best life. A vision board can illustrate the person you truly want to become. In this session, we will discuss how vision boarding can support student and employee wellness and then provide time for you to start creating your own individual or team vision board that represents what you hope to achieve this school year. Supplies will be provided. If you have your own supplies or magazines, please bring those, too.

Session Objectives:

(1) Explain what manifesting a vision is and the basic neuroscience behind the effectiveness of vision boards.
(2) Identify types of vision boards and when vision boarding may be a useful intervention for student and employee wellbeing.
(3) Create a situational vision board that displays your goals for the new school year.

Speakers

Kristi Elliott

Health Education Services Supervisor, Colorado Department of Education

Kristi Elliott joined CDE in 2017. Prior to coming to CDE, she completed 17 school years at Canon City Schools in multiple roles. Her final position in the district was Regional Wellness Coordinator for Fremont Regional Health & Wellness, serving RE-1, RE-2, and RE-3 School Districts... Read More →

Jacklyn Thompson

Healthy Schools Program Manager, Colorado Department of Education

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT
Academy

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), Teachers, District Wellness Coordinators
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Other (staff/district/family/community/etc.)
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, Educator Wellness

1:35pm MDT

Creating Sustainable Systems through Data-Driven School Counseling Programs

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT

Brooke Morgan, Creating Sustainable Systems Through Data Driven School Counseling Programs 9.17.2024 .pptx pdf

As educators in the midst of a mental health crisis, heightened chronic absenteeism, and funding constraints we are constantly pulled in a million directions and presented with new initiatives to support student success. What is planned to help often times feels like “one more thing.” How do we transform the system to align current work and create meaningful plans for student success? Join us to learn, reflect, and plan system-wide supports based on data-driven problem solving and decision making.• Identify CDE resources to support data collection and systemic programming.
• Resource map current data practices and supports for student success.
• Action plan next steps to align programming with data priorities.

Speakers

Jennicca Mabe

School Counseling Specialist, Colorado Department of Education

Jennicca Mabe began her school counseling career in Colorado in 2004 and has acquired a variety of experiences working with Colorado students, staff, and communities in both urban and rural areas. Her experience as a building counselor at the secondary level guided Jennicca to traveling... Read More →

Brooke Morgan

School Counseling Specialist, Colorado Department of Education

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT
Cherry Creek

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Other Building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), District Wellness Coordinators
Grade Level Other (staff/district/family/community/etc.)
Breakout Strand Data Based Problem Solving and Decision Making, Team/Shared Leadership/Effective Systems

1:35pm MDT

Disheartenment to Glimmers of Opportunity: How to re-engage our hopeless students

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT

Elizabeth Barszcz, Disheartenment to Glimmers of Opportunity .pptx pdf

This presentation takes participants though steps to re-engage high school students that are not engaged in their educational experience and don't have a vision for their future. Participants will wear their student hat and their educator hat to understand the process Silverton School uses to reconnect students to school and their future. Presenters will take participants on the journey our students experienced including, neurosequential model for students, targeted tutoring and coaching, the Enneagram, college and career visits, and concurrent enrollment. We'll bring these 5 programming components to life and give educators the tools they need to make it happen in their own settings!-Participants will understand the 5 programming components from the student and educator perspective.

Session Objectives:

-Participants will consider how these 5 programming components could be adapted and used in their own settings.

Speakers

Elizabeth Barszcz

Principal, Silverton Public School

Summer Herout

School Social Worker, Silverton Public School

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT
Seven Falls

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), Teachers, District Wellness Coordinators
Grade Level Middle School, High School
Breakout Strand Engagement and Connectedness, Equity and Diversity, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing

1:35pm MDT

Growing People Growing Plants: Land-based learning as a method for connecting academic, emotional, and social development.

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT

Flying Pig Farm (FPF) provides a community learning space in which people can reclaim their relationship with food and land. We take a multi-faceted, community-based approach to teaching young people a sense of belonging to their community, their environment, and soil-based food cultivation. Through our partnership with MSSD14, we've been able to serve over 1200 students a year with academically integrated farm activities.

Session Objectives:

1. Provide a working model for community collaboration
2. Demonstrate the success and joy of land-based learning
3. Coach participants on how to integrate our methods at their schools

Speakers

Barak Ben-Amots

Director, Flying Pig Farm

FPF Landscape of Wellbeing Presentation (2).pptx pdf

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT
Fountain Creek

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, Teachers, District Wellness Coordinators, Community-based Partners, Special Educaton Providers
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Other (staff/district/family/community/etc.)
Breakout Strand Engagement and Connectedness, Family School and Community Partnerships, Community Schools and Out of School Time, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing

1:35pm MDT

Increasing Access to Education: Empowering Staff and Supporting Students through The Neurosequential Model©

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT

In a post-Covid setting and a new normal for education, there is a need for training and capacity building that is responsive to staff and provides whole-child support. A critical aspect of this work is to equip staff with an understanding of how the brain and body respond to stress and change, and to create systems that support staff, reduce punitive practices and promote student learning, healing and skill development. In this session, the presenters will share their expertise in training and implementation of The Neurosequential Model in Education© (NME) which provides foundational content and a lens that positively impacts school culture, improves access to education and better prepares educators to meet students with developmentally and biologically appropriate tools and practices.

Participants will:

- leave with an awareness of how stress impacts the health, function, memory, performance and perspective of staff and students - and how we can create and foster environments in which stress is negated and buffered through practices and systems that are biologically and developmentally matched to promote regulation and skill building.

- be exposed to systems and strategies that have been used by educators across the world in implementing the Neurosequential Model in Education© (NME) at the school and classroom level.

- understand outcomes and challenges associated with implementation of the NME© and how the NME© is foundational to uptake of the majority of school initiatives (e.g., SEL, restorative justice, curricula, MTSS, PBIS, lesson planning and coaching).

Speakers

Katie Lohmiller

Director of Programming and Evaluation, Educational Access Group and Program Coordinator, Educational Access Group & The Neurosequential Network

Halley Gruber

Educational Access Group & The Neurosequential Network, Director of On-site and Educational Support, Educational Access Group and Program Coordinator

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT
Cripple Creek

1:35pm MDT

Power of Play: How incorporating play into learning, benefits the whole child

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT

Madison Freeze Power of Play How incorporating play into learning, benefits the whole child pdf

At Playworks we believe that play benefits us through our entire lives and is a language that everyone understands. It provides unique skill building opportunities when seen as an intentional time of every day. Our presentation dives into the benefits, barriers, and best practices for incorporating play to support the whole child, highlighting the physical, social, emotional, and academic benefits play provides both students and adults. We address common barriers with practical takeaways on how to combat them in schools and play based programs.

Session Objectives:

Re-inspire a love and interest in play and its value
Verbalize how play contributes to healthy youth development
Apply best practices for facilitating healthy play within their circle of influence

Speakers

Madison Freeze

Regional Partnership Manager, Playworks

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT
Royal Gorge

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), Teachers, District Wellness Coordinators
Grade Level Elementary, Other (staff/district/family/community/etc.)
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Engagement and Connectedness, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, Educator Wellness, School Climate/Safety

1:35pm MDT

Student and Family Educational Journey Mapping to address Chronic Absenteeism and Belonging

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT

Ballroom

Student and Family Educational Journey Mapping to address Chronic Absenteeism and Belonging pdf

Participants will be introduced to the concept of Educational Journey Mapping as a student and family driven assessment protocol that can build relationships and identify critical barriers to educational success that can be addressed directly at school or through wrap-around services. Having been piloted through a CO Attorney General Office Education and Innovation Grant with justice-engaged students, educational journey mapping is being expanded to additional school settings to identify and address root causes of chronic absenteeism. Join the workshop to test out the methodology yourself and consider how to develop a tool and a process that speaks to attendance barriers in your school or district.

Session Objectives:

Participants will:
1) Leave with an understanding of educational journey mapping as an evidence-based practice to address chronic absenteeism,
2) Possess a greater understanding of student and family perspectives related to common elements and barriers in the educational trajectory of their children,
3) Be prepared to apply your learning to increase student and family belonging.

Speakers

Wendy Loloff Cooper

CEO, Generation Schools Network

Wendy began with Generation Schools Network in 2010 as the Rocky Mountain Managing Director and was asked by the Board of Directors to assume the CEO role in 2012. While earning a business degree, her love for education was catalyzed through volunteering to teach a business entrepreneurship... Read More →

Erin Coker

Senior Director, Generation Schools Network

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT
Ballroom

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, District Wellness Coordinators
Grade Level Middle School, High School
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Engagement and Connectedness, Family School and Community Partnerships, Equity and Diversity, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, Student Centered Discipline/Restorative Practices

1:35pm MDT

The TLCC and Me! Using TLCC Results to Drive Change

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT

Douglas

Dive into the statewide Teaching and Learning Conditions Colorado survey data and spend time collaborating on next steps for your work. Learn about statewide trends, ways to approach survey usage, and how to move from results into action. The survey includes a number of questions on student and staff wellbeing, so there are many opportunities to connect to state, district, and local results.

Session Objectives:

How to use perception data in continuous improvement.
How to use data to drive decisions.
How to compare and leverage state, district, and local results.

Speakers

Lisa Steffen

Colorado Department of Education

Greg Nusz, PhD

Program Evaluator, Colorado Department of Education

Greg Nusz, PhD is the Program Evaluation and Data Manager for the School Quality and Supports Division at CDE. His work focuses on using program evaluation strategies to inform continuous improvement of state-, district-, and school-level supports, with a particular concentration... Read More →

Lisa Steffen TLCC 2024 Landscape Presentation .pptx pdf

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT
Douglas

1:35pm MDT

Using School-Community Partnerships to Support Newly Arriving Children and Youth

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT

El Paso

Karen Rice Using School Community Partnerships to Support Newly Arriving Children and Youth pdf

As LEAs welcome newly arriving immigrant children and youth into schools, many of these students are facing high mobility and homelessness. Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, newly arriving children and youth experiencing homelessness have access to services and supports within the school community. However, school-community partnerships are essential to meet the needs of students and their families outside of school. This session will focus on the intersections of high mobility, homelessness, and immigration, as well as best practices to leverage school-community partnerships to meet student needs.

Session Objectives:

1. Participants will gain a basic understanding of immigration and its intersection with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

2. Participants will learn how school-community partnerships are critical to meeting the needs of immigrant children, youth, and families who are highly mobile or experiencing homelessness.

3. Participants will enhance their knowledge of best practices for supporting immigration students.

Speakers

Karen Rice

Senior Program Manager of Education Initiatives, SchoolHouse Connection

Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:35pm - 2:45pm MDT
El Paso

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders
Grade Level High School
Breakout Strand Engagement and Connectedness, Equity and Diversity, Highly Mobile Youth

3:00pm MDT

A Panel Presentation from MN: WSCC Model in Action in the Land of 10,000 Lakes

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT

Pikes Peak

Terri Swartout A Panel Presentation from MN WSCC Model in Action in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.pptx pdf

Highlights on WSCC in action within Minnesota will be shared at both the state level as well as a case study example from Faribault Public Schools. This session will explore building capacity of supporting the Whole Child with the use of data, aligning with strategic momentum, and engaging wellness committees in ensuring young people are Healthy, Safe, Supported, Engaged, and Challenged.

Session Objectives:

1. Participants will be advance the utilization of the Whole Child framework within their system.
2. Participants will be able to identify and address systemic inequities to enable all students to learn and achieve at high levels.

Speakers

Terri Swartout

School Health Coordinator, MN Department of Education

Project Lead for MN in the CDC 2302 Healthy Schools cooperative agreement.Have worked at Minnesota Department of Education as the School Health Coordinator for over 13 years.

Zach Pruitt

Community Education & Engagement Coordinator, Faribault Public Schools

Janet Lewis Muth

Faribault Public Schools, Behavioral Health Coordinator & RISE Director

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT
Pikes Peak

Intended Audience Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, District Wellness Coordinators, State level staff
Grade Level Elementary, Middle School, High School
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Engagement and Connectedness, Family School and Community Partnerships, Data Based Problem Solving and Decision Making, Team/Shared Leadership/Effective Systems, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing

3:00pm MDT

Adapting to Thrive: Cultivating Resilience and Agency in Students and Staff

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT

Kelli Smith Why Schools Must Evolve What the Research Says and What We Can Do Kelli Smith pdf

This session lays a foundation for educators on why we need to shift our practice to meet the needs of today's students. Using science, participants will understand why this shift needs to happen to regulate and re engage our students. Participants will be armed with research to shift your most vocal staff that are resistent to change by clearly showing why we need to shift our beliefs about how kids learn and behave. You will walk away with ready to implement evidence based universal structures and supports to build agency in our students and staff, resulting in increased job satisfaction and increased learning and growth in our students.

Session Objectives:

Understand, learn and apply supportive environments in your school or classroom to re-engage and regulate students
Learn what positive developmental relationships are and why they are an essential foundation to regulate, engage and build agency in students
Understand how students developmentally learn mindsets, behaviors and skills and what you can do universally to identify lagging skills and implemented universal and targeted interventions so students are able to learn at high levels.

Speakers

Dr. Kelli Smith

Director of Health, Wellness and Prevention, Douglas County School District

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT
Royal Gorge

Intended Audience District Administration, District Wellness Coordinators, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Teachers
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, High School, Middle School
Breakout Strand Engagement and Connectedness, Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, School Climate/Safety

3:00pm MDT

Beyond Punishment: Shaping Success and Culture with Restorative Discipline

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT

Douglas

Jennifer Gallegos Beyond Punishment Shaping Success and Culture with Restorative Discipline FINAL 9.13.24 (1) pptx

Join us for 'Beyond Punishment: Shaping Success and Culture with Restorative Discipline,' a presentation that redefines disciplinary approaches in educational settings. Participants will learn best practices for restorative discipline and discover the power of data from discipline profile reports to enhance school climate and discipline practices. We will also explore the foundational philosophies behind a restorative mindset, providing attendees with the best practices needed to foster a supportive and progressive educational environment.

Session Objectives:

Understand the Use of Data in Discipline: Participants will learn about the data available within profile reports and explore ways to use this data to make informed decisions that improve climate and discipline practices.
Learn Best Practices for Restorative Discipline:
Acquire knowledge on the best practices in restorative discipline to effectively implement these strategies and enhance the overall educational environment without direct comparisons to punitive methods.

Speakers

Jewel Sale

Jen Gallegos

Dropout Prevention Specialist, Colorado Department of Education

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT
Douglas

Intended Audience Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Breakout Strand Engagement and Connectedness, School Climate/Safety, Student Centered Discipline/Restorative Practices

3:00pm MDT

Check the Pulse on Youth Health: 2023 HKCS Results & Data Exploration Workshop

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT

El Paso

Anna Royer Check the Pulse on Youth Health 2023 HKCS Results & Data Exploration WorkshopCheck the Pulse on Youth Health 2023 pdf

We’ll share highlights from the 2023 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS) statewide results: How did adolescent health and wellness change in Colorado between 2021 and 2023? What are key strengths and needs among Colorado youth? The second part of the session will be guided workshop time: use your community-specific lens to explore local, regional, or statewide HKCS data. How can this data be used for needs assessment, grant applications, or progress monitoring? Bring a laptop for the optimal experience. Staff from the Colorado School of Public Health will be on hand to answer questions and provide tips.

Session Objectives:

1. Examine highlights from 2023 HKCS statewide data

2. Use a community-specific lens to explore local, regional, or statewide HKCS data

3. Develop a plan to use HKCS data to support your community

Speakers

Anna Royer

Recruitment & Outreach Manager, School & Youth Survey Team, Colorado School of Public Health

Talk to me about the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey & Smart Source - and how to use survey results to support your community!

Lauren Turow

Senior Program Professional,School & Youth Survey Team, Colorado School of Public Health

Royer Results and Data Workshop Questions pdf

Royer Scavenger Hunt pdf

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT
El Paso

Intended Audience District Administration, District Wellness Coordinators, Principals or other Building Leaders, School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Other Building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.)
Grade Level High School, Middle School, Other (staff/district/family/community/etc.)
Breakout Strand Data Based Problem Solving and Decision Making, Equity and Diversity, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, School Climate/Safety

3:00pm MDT

Comparing IEPs, 504s, and Health Plans Using a "Health Condition" Lens

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT

Comparing IEP, 504, IHP Plans Chronic Conditions Lens Sept 2024 pdf

It’s estimated that 40% of school-aged children and adolescents in the U.S. have at least one chronic health condition, and research shows that children with chronic health conditions are more likely to be absent from school, putting them at risk for poor academic achievement. With adequate support, students with chronic conditions can thrive!

This session will compare the purpose, regulation, and eligibility for IEPs, 504s, and health plans, using chronic condition examples. Participants will also explore new resources from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights on students with disabilities and related inequities.

Participants will be able to:
• Explain the purpose of an IEP, 504, and Individual Health Plan
• Discuss three differences between these three plans
• Describe how each plan can support student success

Speakers

Sarah Blumenthal

Director of School Health Services Office, Colorado Department of Education

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Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT
Seven Falls

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), Teachers, District Wellness Coordinators
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Breakout Strand Equity and Diversity, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing

3:00pm MDT

Cultivating an Oasis: Engaging and Empowering Students that have been placed at Risk.

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT

Palmer

Ann Murrin, Cultivating an Oasis CDE Fall 2024 Breakout Session pdf

Finding ways to engage placed-at-risk youth takes creativity and positive interventions. In this session, we will explore one PBIS landscape that is showing promising results in engaging these students. Creating an oasis to connect with their school, and a safe adult, while building social emotional skills, and increasing executive functioning skills.

Session Objectives:

1. Learn how this PBIS intervention improves educational outcomes for historically underserved and placed-at-risk youth.
2. Overview of the goals of the PBIS class and how to implement the intervention.

Speakers

Ann Murrin

Mental Health Specialist, Roosevelt High School, Weld RE5-J

Estrella Gallegos

School Counselor, Roosevelt High School, Weld RE 5J

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT
Palmer

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, Other Building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.)
Grade Level Middle School, High School
Breakout Strand Engagement and Connectedness, Equity and Diversity, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, School Climate/Safety, Wrap-around Supports

3:00pm MDT

Finding Your Voice and Channeling Emotions Through Living Poetry

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT

Poetry is more than the literary design to comply to a set of rules or poetic styles. It is undeniably the outpouring of the individual. When participants of poetry have the opportunity to elevate their voice, inevitably there is a stronger sense of self. In addition, communication skills increase allowing the participant of poetry to experience higher levels of positive social interactions. There is a significant amount of data/research that highlights the benefits/positive impact of SEL within poetry. If this is the case, we should see evidence of intentional poetry throughout schools. This presentation combines various poetic styles and music activities to promote cultivate equity, SEL, culturally responsive practices and leadership skills.

Session Objectives:

The participant will learn poetry strategies to promote SEL.
The participant will write a poem implementing poetic techniques.
The participant will review research on SEL within poetry and develop an action plan to best support students' interests/areas of support.

Speakers

Roy Bailey

Music Instructional Curriculum Specialist, Denver Public Schools

Roy Bailey CDE Presentation2 Roy Bailey.pptx pdf

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT
Fountain Creek

Intended Audience Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), Teachers, District Wellness Coordinators, Special Educaton Providers
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Engagement and Connectedness, Equity and Diversity, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, School Climate/Safety, Student Centered Discipline/Restorative Practices

3:00pm MDT

Humanistic Leadership: Inspiring Team Commitment and Productivity Through Co-Creation

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT

Ballroom

Rebecca Knighton Fall Conference, Humanistic Leadership pdf

Are you frustrated with the lack of buy-in or positive momentum with your teams or initiatives? This session will focus on how building high quality, humanistic, team-driven shared leadership leads to the co-creation of effective systems and increased motivation. We will explore how to engage a diverse team of people, meet them where they are at, and move towards a common goal. In this session, you will learn how to use authentic collaboration and constant reflection to create desired outcomes, develop collective leadership capacity, inspire shared ownership, and increase your ability to address conflicts or challenges as a unified team.

Session Objectives:

Participants will understand foundational elements of authentic collaboration to increase productive co-creation
Participants will learn how to build collective efficacy, empowering teams to overcome barriers and challenges
Participants will explore how emphasizing humanistic relationships increases buy-in, motivation, and productivity

Speakers

Rebecca Knighton

COMTSS Specialist, Colorado Department of Education

Rebecca Knighton is an MTSS Specialist with the Colorado Department of Education. She has a background in middle school general education behavior intervention, gifted education, and systems-level change. She has led professional development at the school, district, and state levels... Read More →

Simone Richardson

Elementary Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Garfield RE-2

Jacob Pingel

Secondary Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Garfield Re2 School District

Evan Daldegan

Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Specialist, Colorado Department of Education

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT
Ballroom

Intended Audience Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), District Wellness Coordinators, Community-based Partners
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Other (staff/district/family/community/etc.)
Breakout Strand Team/Shared Leadership/Effective Systems

3:00pm MDT

Naloxone Administration in Schools – Train-the-Trainer Program for school nurses, staff, and emergency response teams

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT

2024.8.CDE Fall The Landscape Conference.Naloxone Administration in Schools.JMackender pdf

This presentation will include an Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response Training which includes understanding the opioid crisis; youth impact; what are opioids; harm reduction; and reversing an opioid overdose with Naloxone.

Participants will be provided with training slides and facilitator guide, along with other resources, to conduct a training at their school.

1. An understanding of the opioid public health crisis/youth impact
2. Trained in Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response, including Naloxone administration
3. Equipped with resources to help implement an opioid overdose prevention and response training at their school

Speakers

Jennifer Mackender

External Relations Strategist, Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention

Jordan Goto

Health and Wellness Coordinator, Boulder Valley School District

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT
Cripple Creek

Intended Audience School Based Health Professionals (RNs/Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists/etc.), Principals or other Building Leaders, District Administration, Other building Level Support Staff (MTSS etc.), Teachers, District Wellness Coordinators
Grade Level Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Other (staff/district/family/community/etc.)
Breakout Strand Leadership-Wellbeing and Belonging, Family School and Community Partnerships, Physical/Mental/Social/Emotional Wellbeing, School Climate/Safety

3:00pm MDT

SPOTLIGHT on Success: Empowering Remote Rural Regions with COMTSS Implementation

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT

Academy

Sandra Gavin SPOTLIGHT on Success Empowering Remote Rural Regions with COMTSS Implementation.pptx pdf

This session caters to administrators, educators, mental health providers, and community-based organizations eager to cultivate collaboration across rural regions. Embracing a regional approach significantly enhances collective impact, fosters responsive systems, and ensures sustained implementation of initiatives like Colorado Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports. Amid ongoing uncertainties and educator turnover, continuous capacity building is pivotal for effective implementation. The panel will spotlight the formation of a Regional Implementation Team, comprising diverse voices from CDE offices, educators, community-based organizations, and Adams State University. Its goal: fortify equity for vulnerable youth, offer high-quality professional development, and enhance staff well-being. Gain firsthand insights from small rural districts on implementing COMTSS alongside community members, fostering impactful outcomes, and boosting equity for historically marginalized communities in rural areas.

Session Objectives:

1. Participants will grasp the importance of collaboration among administrators, educators, mental health providers, and community-based organizations across the region to improve educational outcomes.

2. Participants will learn how to enhance equity for vulnerable youth by establishing a Regional Implementation Team comprising diverse voices from CDE offices, educators, community-based organizations, and Adams State University.

3. Participants will comprehend how a regional implementation team offers professional development opportunities to enhance staff skills and well-being, ensuring the effective implementation of initiatives like COMTSS.

Speakers

Katrina Ruggles

Counselor/Grant Coordinator, Center Consolidated Schools, 26JT

Geneva Mixon

Mountain Valley School District

Adams State University

My name is Dr. Sandra Gavin (she/her), and I am an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Adams State University, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a National Certified Counselor. I am the new San Luis Valley Regional Coordinator supporting COMTSS work there. My scholarly... Read More →

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT
Academy

3:00pm MDT

Thriving Together: Elevating Whole School Wellness with Out-of-School Time Programs

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT

Cody Buchanan Thriving Together Elevating School Wellness with OST Programs Cody Buchanan.pptx pdf

This engaging session will help participants unlock the potential of school-based out-of-school time (OST) programming to boost wellness and belonging among students and staff, enhancing the culture and connectedness of the school community. We will delve into how OST programs support each of the 5 features of the Landscape of Wellbeing and demonstrate how a focus on quality OST programming can positively impact students, families and staff within a school.

Session Objectives:

Demonstrate the benefits of out of school time programming related to wellbeing and belonging for students, families and school staff
Identify how OST programs can be leveraged to enhance each of the 5 features of the Landscape of Wellbeing and Belonging
Give participants tangible next steps to building a culture of OST programming designed to enhance wellness at their school

Speakers

Cody Buchanan

Out-of-School Time Program Development Specialist, Colorado Department of Education

Cody is an Out-of-school Time Programs and Partnership Specialist at the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), supporting the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program. In this role, Cody supports program quality and compliance among 21st CCLC grantees to ensure high-impact... Read More →

Jacqueline Chavez

OST Programs and Partnership Specialist, Colorado Department of Education

Jacklyn Thompson

Healthy Schools Program Manager, Colorado Department of Education

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT
Cherry Creek