The conference aims to equip educators with tools to create trauma-sensitive classrooms, enhancing students' social and emotional well-being. Attendees will explore the Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms Strategy Guide and learn about embedding trauma-informed practices into daily routines. Dr. Wendy Bamatter will provide insights into emotional dysregulation, while Dr. Armand Pires and Dr. Ryan Sherman will discuss their new book on the role of schools in student mental health. The event will also address chronic absenteeism with strategies to improve student attendance. Participants can expect a mix of keynote sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Mental Health Conferences
Hybrid Conference – Building a Strong Foundation for School Mental Health
This conference, held in Lexington, MA, focuses on creating trauma-sensitive classrooms to support students' social and emotional well-being. It offers both in-person and virtual attendance options.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: April 01, 2025
Location: Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School
City/State: Lexington, Massachusetts
Address: 758 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
Event Format: hybrid
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
The Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
The Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc. focuses on providing professional development and resources to support youth mental health and education.
Email: bonnie@mpyinc.org
Phone: (781) 587-3409
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
Registration begins at 8:15 am, followed by the conference from 8:45 am to 2:30 pm. The event includes keynote sessions and workshops on trauma-sensitive practices and mental health strategies.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
John Crocker, M.Ed.
Director of School Mental Health & Behavioral Services, Methuen Public Schools/Founder and Director, Massachusetts School Mental Health Consortium.
Laura Cinelli
Deputy Director, Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy.
Amanda Chung, MPA
Senior Associate, Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy.
Wendy Bamatter, Ph.D.
Program Director, McLean Hospital Child Partial Hospital Program, Instructor, Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry.
Armand Pires, Ph.D.
Superintendent, Medway Public Schools.
Ryan Sherman, Ph.D.
Director of Wellness, Medway Public Schools.
Wilson Giles Stecher, B.A.
Post-Baccalaureate Clinical Fellow, Child Partial Hospital Program, McLean Hospital.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for clinical staff through the National Association of Social Workers and the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association. CEUs may be given in hourly increments.
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