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Description:

This webinar explores how schools can strengthen their mental and behavioral health systems using a prevention-focused Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Dr. Katie Eklund and Dr. Nate von der Embse outline the growing need for school-based mental health services in schools. Participants learn how universal supports such as positive school climate, social-emotional learning, and mental health literacy can promote wellness for all students. The session highlights the role of early identification, including the use of universal screening to detect emerging social, emotional, and behavioral concerns. The presenters introduce a solution-focused assessment model that helps teams use data to determine whether supports should be delivered at the schoolwide, classroom, or individual/small-group level. Several targeted Tier 2 interventions are reviewed, with a deeper look at programs designed to address internalizing concerns such as anxiety and depression. The Resilience Education Program (REP) is featured as an example of a structured, evidence-based small group intervention that includes cognitive-behavioral skill instruction, a modified Check-In Check-Out mentoring system, and a family component that reinforces skills at home.  It is available as a free resource in the Materials section of the webinar. Attendees leave with practical strategies for aligning school resources, data, and decision-making to build sustainable and effective school mental health systems.

Released in January 2026, this individual webinar can be purchased for $25 (scroll down to purchase). The content in this webinar is intertwined with Domains 1, 4, 5, and 6 of the NASP Practice Model. Attendees who complete this 1.25-hour webinar will receive 1.25 NASP-Approved CPD credit.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review the rationale for a prevention-focused, tiered approach to school mental health

2. Learn ways to use data and screening to guide early identification and intervention

3. Explore Tier 1 and Tier 2 school mental health resources to support externalizing and internalizing concerns

Bio:

Katie Eklund, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Eklund worked in public education for 10 years as a school administrator, school psychologist, and school social worker. She is currently a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and licensed Psychologist. Dr. Eklund’s research focuses on school mental health, including universal screening and intervention for children with behavioral and social-emotional concerns, culturally-responsive mental health interventions, social emotional learning, and school safety. She serves as Co-Director of the School Mental Health Collaborative, a center focused on conducting research that informs policy and practices related to the promotion of the social emotional and behavioral success of all students.

Nathaniel von der Embse, Ph.D. is a Professor of School Psychology at the University of South Florida. His research improves education decision making by identifying the influence of external policies and contextual drivers while developing novel solutions to improve the selection and use of preventative school mental health assessments and interventions. 

Attendee Feedback:

“This was an excellent presentation I wish I could share with my school leadership team.” -Lori

“I liked that they provided specific examples of screeners or supports that could be used in the school setting. My school district is trying to implement more MTSS processes and this information will be helpful for my input towards that process!” -Lindsay

“The resources will be very helpful. The delivery of information from the presenters was engaging.” -Amanda

“Very Informative.” -Alexander

“Useful information delivered in a very easy to understand, digestible manner.” -Ashley

“Well informed, conveyed information clearly” -Peggy

“Excellent presentation” -Matthew

“Great presentation. It was very informative and included many resources and programs for practitioners.” -Paloma

“Very clear and applicable” -Diana

“It was informative but also recognized the limitations that schools are facing.” -Emily

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