School Mental Health Showcase Workshop

by TASN School Mental Health Initiative

Meet In Person
June 10, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Check In
at 8:00 AM

Course Fee

FREE

Course description

Effective school mental health implementation, capable of producing significant change for children/youth and the adults that support them, requires high levels of collaboration, planning, and coordination across settings. Through District-Community Leadership Teams, district and community partners examine existing system structures, processes, and training needs to implement cross-system, trauma-responsive school mental health practices capable of producing meaningful outcomes. 
This workshop will celebrate and create opportunities for collaboration and learning among Kansas school communities implementing school mental health practices. The morning will include a keynote from Dr. Lori Desautels and breakout sessions will include presentations from districts, agencies, school teams, and individuals on their implementation of the practices below:

  • District-Community Leadership Teams
  • Trauma-Responsive School Communities
  • Trauma-Responsive Support Planning
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Neuroscience in Education

Accommodations

Please indicate in ‘Accommodations’ if you will need a lactation room.

General Agenda

  • 8:00 AM Check-In
  • 8:30 AM Welcome
  • 8:45 AM Keynote Address with Dr. Lori Desautels
  • 9:45 AM Break
  • 10:00 AM Breakout Session #1
  • 11:00 AM Breakout Session #2
  • Noon Lunch on your own
  • 1:30 PM Breakout Session #3
  • 2:30 PM Breakout Session #4
  • 3:30 PM Closing and Goal Setting
  • 4:00 PM Workshop Concludes

Continuing Education Information

Participants may receive 5.5 continuing education credit/professional development points for attending the Workshop. Certificates of attendance will be available to download upon completion of a brief evaluation at the conclusion of the event. TASN SMHI is an approved provider for the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (#18-011).

Media Consent

SMHI may take photographs, videos, and recordings of activities and participants during training, meetings, and conferences. These items will be used to positively recognize the work of participants and promote learning. They may be shared via social media pages, the SMHI webpage, conference materials, and SMHI promotional materials. The utilization of photographs, videos, or recordings taken by SMHI will abide by all state and federal laws regarding confidentiality and will not be used for any commercial value or monetary gain. By registering to attend this event, participants agree to have photographs, videos, or recordings utilized, without remuneration, unless this permission is revoked in writing to SMHI.

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze potential outcomes, successes, and challenges associated with implementation of selected school mental health practices.
  • Investigate resources available to implement and sustain school mental health practices.
  • Develop a plan to implement or improve implementation of at least one school mental health practice in your setting.

Refund Policy

Registration may be cancelled up to 14 days prior to the event for a full refund. Cancellations received within 14 days of the event will not be refunded. No-show registrations will also not be refunded.

Details

DATE & TIME
June 10, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Check In
at 8:00 AM
LOCATION
Marriott Kansas City Overland Park
10800 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas
FORMAT
Meet In Person 5.5 Professional Learning Contact Hours
PROVIDER(S)
TASN School Mental Health Initiative
CONTACT
Christin Johansen
TRAINER
Dr. Lori Desautels and Various Speakers
Assistant Professor, Butler University

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