Every month of the school year, the DC CoP hosts a meeting where a new skill or new knowledge desired by the community members is shared. During these meetings, there is time for problem-solving with peers, trying out new skills, and sharing of resources and ideas that have worked in DC-based public and public charter schools. Meetings cover different topics selected by the community and have free social work, psychology, and LPC CEUs available. Each meeting also has a Padlet, which is a virtual message board with a wealth of information and resources shared by and with the community.
Substance Use Prevention and Intervention in Schools – March 22, 2023
This meeting explored the best practices in substance use prevention and intervention. Our partners from DBH, OSSE and Children’s National Hospital will join us to talk about the school-based...
Understanding Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) in Schools – February 15, 2023
This meeting explored the non-suicidal self-injury behaviors in the school context.
Tier 1 Supports Throughout the School Day – January 18, 2023
This meeting explored ways on how Tier 1 practices and supports can be embedded throughout the school day to promote positive mental health in students.
Building Culture of Wellness in Schools – December 14, 2022
This meeting explored the whole school approaches to educator wellness and to share early learnings from the Educator Wellness grantees in DC schools.
Building a High Functioning School Behavioral Health Team - November 16, 2022
This meeting explored the innovations, challenges, and successes in school behavioral health teaming.
Promoting Grief Informed Schools: Applying an MTSS Framework - October 19, 2022
This meeting explored the grief-informed schools and classroom strategies that support students and school staff experiencing grief and loss.
This meeting explored explored the strategies for students, teachers and families on transitioning back to school.
Celebrating Our Learnings & Co-creating Next Year's CoP Learning Agenda – May 25, 2022
This meeting examined the value of the DC CoP in supporting implementation of school behavioral health (SBH) practices in schools.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth & Clinical Competencies – April 20, 2022
This meeting explored how schools and mental health providers can collaborate and leverage the resilience of LGBTQ+ youth to promote their safety and well-being
