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We're kicking off of our annual MTSS for Student Success conference and so excited to have a packed building! Big thanks to everyone for attending, all of our volunteers for making it happen, and our opening keynote speaker, Dr. Brittany Patterson!

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Make sure to visit our Wellness Room at our conference next week! We've put together a quiet calm space to get away from the bustle of the conference and find a moment of peace.

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Our conference is one week away! Make sure you've downloaded our conference app, Sched, so you can have our schedule, venue maps, session materials, and more all in one place!

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Day One Lunch Panel: What does it really take to discover pathways to integrate school mental wellness? Find out as we bring together a cross-section of professionals for an honest discussion. Hear our panel share their perspectives and insights that you can take back with you.

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Drawing from the personal tragedy of losing her son to suicide and grounded in the science of post-traumatic growth, she shares how people can intentionally transform grief, trauma, and adversity into resilience, ultimately weaving it into the tapestry of one’s life.

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When life shatters, what comes next? In this powerful and inspiring keynote, AnneMoss Rogers explores how the darkest moments can give rise to unexpected strength, clarity, and purpose—and how that growth is never automatic.

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In this session, presenters will share how this approach allows multidisciplinary teams to ensure that students receive coordinated, comprehensive support to address academic, behavioral and mental health needs across their Multitiered System of Supports.

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As school-based mental health supports and services have expanded in recent years, Loudoun County Public Schools has found significant benefit through their Unified Mental Health Team approach.

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This session will explore the role of fostering a sense of belonging as a cornerstone for enhancing student wellness and strengthening family engagement. Participants will gain an understanding of what belonging means in an educational context and its impact on student success.

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Through interactive discussions and peer collaboration, participants will brainstorm innovative solutions to common challenges, leaving with practical tools and a renewed commitment to building a school community where everyone feels valued and connected.

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If you're registered for our MTSS for Student Success conference on October 28th and can't make it, please cancel your registration so someone on the waitlist can make it instead. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all in two weeks!

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Discover strategies for thorough record keeping and explore intervention and support plans that address the needs of students who bully, those targeted, and witnesses. Leave with actionable tools to foster a positive, inclusive school environment for all.

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Learn how to build safer schools with effective reporting systems, consistent investigation protocols, and comprehensive staff training.

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and practical ways adults can help youth develop healthier relationships with others and themselves. Participants will leave with insights and tools to foster connection in both digital and real-life spaces.

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In a world of endless scrolling and social comparison, youth are lonelier than ever, and longing for real connection. This session will explore the foundational role of relationships in emotional regulation, the rising crisis of loneliness and toxic connections

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Walk away with concrete strategies to normalize conversations around mental health, strengthen relationships, and embed emotional and psychological safety into daily school practices to support every learner.

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Creating schools where students, educators, and families feel safe, valued, and connected is the foundation for meaningful learning and improved student outcomes.

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In this interactive session, we’ll explore how to intentionally build a culture of emotional and psychological safety that fosters emotional well-being, trust, and belonging, while reducing stigma.

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We're thrilled to announce that we have a new learning module series! Our series, Effective Use of Data in Divisions, is designed to assist division-level teams in utilizing data, whether they are Getting Ready, Getting Started, or Getting Better.

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Cat Atkinson leads a panel discussion with student leaders in Virginia's public-school systems sharing their experiences within the VTSS system and how they have made changes and developed programs in their own schools and communities to meet student mental health needs