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Advancing Emotional Well-Being in Schools Training Series

The Advancing Emotional Well-Being in Schools Training Series is designed to build the confidence, knowledge, and skills of public health and education leaders. Participants deepen their understanding of effective practices, strengthen their ability to support schools, and gain practical tools to guide meaningful systems change.

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Children with backpacks walking up school steps toward a building entrance. Blue banner text reads “School Health 101: NACDD Five Step Process.” A circular brain and heart logo appears on the right.

A one-module course that explores the NACDD School Health Five-Step Process (Assess, Plan, Implement, Learn, and Evaluate) and how it can be used to advance school health.

Group of children standing outdoors in a circle with their hands stacked together. Blue banner text reads “School Health 201: WSCC & School-Based Mental Health.” A circular brain and heart logo appears on the right.

A three-module course that explores the WSCC model, commonly used school-based mental health frameworks, and best practices for aligning for sustainable implementation.

Adults sitting at a table placing large puzzle pieces together. Blue banner text reads “School Health 301: Teaming Best Practices.” A circular brain and heart logo appears on the right.

A four-module course that explores the foundations of teaming best practices, including team composition, engaging youth as leaders, working across disciplines, and strategies for growth and sustainability.

Teacher sitting beside a student at a desk, reviewing a folder together in a classroom with bookshelves in the background. Blue banner text reads “School Health 401: Foundations of Data-Driven Decision-Making.” A circular brain and heart logo appears on the right.

A three-module course that explores the role of data in driving informed decision-making processes, the importance of intentional and responsive data collection, and key data collection processes.

Group of adults standing in a circle and high-fiving. Blue banner text reads “School Health 402: From Insights to Impact.” A circular brain and heart logo appears on the right.

A two-module course that explores the process of contextualizing data, translating data into action, and the role of continuous improvement and iterative decision-making.

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A six-module course that explores the process of leveraging implementation science, continuous quality improvement, and measurement and communication of impact for effective implementation.

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Have questions or want to learn more about our work? We’re here to help! Contact us to explore how we support emotional well-being in schools and promote whole child development through the Supports to Advance Emotional Well-Being in Schools Learning Collaborative.

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