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Register for the 2018 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health TODAY!
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| The Annual Conference is the nation's premier interdisciplinary conference on school mental health. Conference attendees learn from the latest research in the field covering a wide range of school mental health topics, including: |
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- School-community-family partnerships
- Culturally responsive practices
- Support for educators and staff
- Positive school climate
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| - Trauma-informed practices
- Multi-tiered systems of support
- State and district policy
- Funding and sustainability
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Attendees can choose from more than 180 conference sessions, symposia, trainings, and workshops |
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The conference brings together more than 1,200 diverse leaders and practitioners in the school mental health field |
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93% of last year's attendees said they would share what they learned with colleagues |
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| | Dr. David Osher Vice President and Institute Fellow at the American Institutes for Research
How Mental Health and Wellness Support Engaging, Excellent, Safe, and Equitable Schools |
| | Dr. Michael Lindsey Director, McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, New York University
Strategies to Advance Equity Through Culturally Responsive School Mental Health |
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Recognition of Achievement Nominations DUE NO LATER THAN July 31, 2018
NEW! School Mental Health Research Award
We are seeking nominations for the first annual School Mental Health Research Award. This award, being offered by the Center for School Mental Health and Center for Intervention Research in Schools, is for an individual who has published research that has made important contributions to research and practice. Along with the primary consideration of impact, we will also secondarily consider other typical research indices (e.g., h-index, funding, quantity).The winner will receive the award and be asked to give an invited address at the 7th Annual School Mental Health Research Summit (October 10th, 2018) and will be recognized at the 2018 Advancing School Mental Health Conference (October 11th-13th, 2018), both being held in Las Vegas, NV. The awardee will also receive a complementary registration for the 2019 School Mental Health Research Summit and Conference. Nominate an exceptional researcher today!
Juanita Cunningham Evans Memorial Award Annual award in remembrance of Juanita Cunningham Evans to be given to an individual who has significantly impacted the advancement of school mental health policy, research, and/or practice. Nominate an outstanding individual today!
Youth and Family Partnership Award One exemplar school district, organization, or school mental health program that effectively partners with youth and families in delivering quality school mental health programming will be honored. Nominate an excellent collaborator today! |
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Conference hotel
The 2018 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health will be held at the Red Rock Casino, Resort, and Spa in Las Vegas, NV. The resort features an on-site movie theater, a bowling alley, a 24-hour fitness center, and a free shuttle to/from the Las Vegas Strip and McCarran Airport. The group room rate for conference attendees is $195/night, plus daily resort fee and hotel tax. Call (866) 767-7773 to book your room today. Please provide the event name, "Advancing School Mental Health Conference" when making your reservation.
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| The Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health is hosted by the Center for School Mental Health (CSMH; funded in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration) in collaboration with the National Community of Practice on Collaborative School Behavioral Health. |
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