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Tuesday, October 22
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7:30am CDT

Registration Open/Visit Exhibits
Tuesday October 22, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am CDT
Benton Event Center
Tuesday October 22, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am CDT
Benton Event Center 17336 I-30, Benton, AR 72019
  General

8:35am CDT

Youth Mental Health: Current Landscape and Key Opportunities for Schools
Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:35am - 9:35am CDT
Room 2
This presentation will describe trends in youth mental health before, during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, both nationally and in Arkansas. We will explore factors contributing to the rise in mental health concerns. We will discuss strategies to build positive mental health in all students and support students at risk for mental health concerns. We will also describe evidence-based treatment options for children and families. Finally, we will share a range of local resources related to mental health promotion, prevention and treatment.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Nikki Edge

Dr. Nikki Edge

Professor, Director of Project PLAY, Director of REACH, & Co-Director of AR BEST, UAMS - Family and Preventative Medicine
avatar for Dr. Allison Smith

Dr. Allison Smith

Clinical Psychologist & Assistant Professor, UAMS - Department of Psychiatry
AAEA Presentation UAMS pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:35am - 9:35am CDT
Room 2 Benton Event Center
  Keynote, Subtype1, Subtype2
  • surveys y

9:35am CDT

Break/Visit Vendors
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:35am - 9:50am CDT
Benton Event Center
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:35am - 9:50am CDT
Benton Event Center 17336 I-30, Benton, AR 72019
  General

9:50am CDT

Joining the Club and Unlocking Potential: A Look at an Alternative Learning Environment
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
Room 4
Join us for an insightful professional development session titled "Unlocking Potential: A Deep Dive into the Dynamic Club Learning Environment." In this session, we will explore the purpose and framework of our alternative learning environment designed to support students with significant behavioral challenges on their journey back to a regular general education classroom.

Presenters will share our comprehensive process, highlighting effective strategies, lessons learned, and challenges encountered along the way. Attendees will gain insights into district criteria for program implementation and discover best practices that have fostered student success. This session aims to equip educators with the tools and understanding necessary to create supportive learning environments that promote reintegration and enhance student achievement. Come ready to engage, share, and collaborate as we work towards a brighter future for all students!
Speakers
avatar for Emily Carlson

Emily Carlson

Principal, Bentonville School District
avatar for Carrie Cousins

Carrie Cousins

Elementary and Related Services Coordinator, Bentonville School District
With 17 years of dedicated service in the Bentonville School District, I have had the privilege of working as a Speech Language Pathologist, Special Education Lead, and Special Education Coordinator. My career has been driven by a deep passion for supporting students with disabilities... Read More →
ML

Madison Lewis

Behavior Intervention Specialist, Bentonville School District
Joining the Club Participant Handouts pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
Room 4 Benton Event Center
  Breakout #1
  • surveys y

9:50am CDT

Supporting Mental Health in Our Schools
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
Room 5
Hear from administrators in Cabot and Sheridan to learn ways they support their students' mental health.
Speakers
avatar for Ahna Davis

Ahna Davis

Principal, Cabot Freshman Academy
TH

Tim Harrison

Assistant High School Principal, Cabot School District
avatar for Allyson Pitts

Allyson Pitts

Director of Counseling and Wellness, Sheridan School District
5 Supporting Mental Health in Our Schools compressed pdf
4 Supporting Mental Health in Our Schools compressed pdf
3 Supporting Mental Health in Our Schools compressed 3 pdf
2 Supporting Mental Health in Our Schools compressed 2 pdf
1 Supporting Mental Health in Our Schools compressed pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
Room 5 Benton Event Center
  Breakout #1
  • surveys y

9:50am CDT

Teacher Coaching in PreK - 2
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
Room 2
Berryville School District is the pilot site for an Arkansas AWARE grant. In response to the needs of the school district, the AWARE team sought out a program to help teachers address student behavior in the lower elementary. Teacher-Child Interaction Training-Universal supports educators as they hone their skills with our littlest students. Join us to learn more about why we chose TCIT-U, implementation of the model, year 1 data and our plans to expand.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Fairchild

Nicole Fairchild

State Training Lead, Arkansas AWARE
Nicole is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Bachelor’s degree in Bible and a Master’s Degree in Counseling.  She has a wide variety of mental health experience including working in outpatient mental health organizations as a program supervisor and clinician, as well as... Read More →
AS

Ashley Sharp

LEA Site Manager, Berryville Pilot Site Staff
BV TCIT for AAEA (1) pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
Room 2 Benton Event Center
  Breakout #1, Subtype 2
  • surveys y

9:50am CDT

THRIVE '25 Leadership Academy: Empowering Educators to Champion Student Well-Being
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
Room 3
Become a leader in fostering positive school climates and supporting student success.

The THRIVE '25 Leadership Academy is a 5-day intensive training program designed to equip educators with the essential skills to lead and participate in building-level behavior teams. Over two focused blocks (one 2-day, one 3-day), this Academy prepares administrators, counselors, and teachers to address the behavioral and mental health needs of all students within K-12 environments.
Speakers
RS

Russ Sherrill

THRIVE Director, ADE - Office of District Operations
THRIVE 25 pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
Room 3 Benton Event Center
  Breakout #1, Subtype1
  • surveys y

10:55am CDT

Joining the Club and Unlocking Potential: A Look at an Alternative Learning Environment (Repeat)
Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:55am - 11:55am CDT
Room 4
Join us for an insightful professional development session titled "Unlocking Potential: A Deep Dive into the Dynamic Club Learning Environment." In this session, we will explore the purpose and framework of our alternative learning environment designed to support students with significant behavioral challenges on their journey back to a regular general education classroom.

Presenters will share our comprehensive process, highlighting effective strategies, lessons learned, and challenges encountered along the way. Attendees will gain insights into district criteria for program implementation and discover best practices that have fostered student success. This session aims to equip educators with the tools and understanding necessary to create supportive learning environments that promote reintegration and enhance student achievement. Come ready to engage, share, and collaborate as we work towards a brighter future for all students!
Speakers
avatar for Emily Carlson

Emily Carlson

Principal, Bentonville School District
avatar for Carrie Cousins

Carrie Cousins

Elementary and Related Services Coordinator, Bentonville School District
With 17 years of dedicated service in the Bentonville School District, I have had the privilege of working as a Speech Language Pathologist, Special Education Lead, and Special Education Coordinator. My career has been driven by a deep passion for supporting students with disabilities... Read More →
ML

Madison Lewis

Behavior Intervention Specialist, Bentonville School District
Joining the Club Participant Handouts pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:55am - 11:55am CDT
Room 4 Benton Event Center
  Breakout #2
  • surveys y

10:55am CDT

Supporting Mental Health in Our Schools (Repeat)
Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:55am - 11:55am CDT
Room 5
Hear from administrators in Cabot and Sheridan to learn ways they support their students' mental health.
Speakers
avatar for Ahna Davis

Ahna Davis

Principal, Cabot Freshman Academy
TH

Tim Harrison

Assistant High School Principal, Cabot School District
avatar for Allyson Pitts

Allyson Pitts

Director of Counseling and Wellness, Sheridan School District
5 Supporting Mental Health in Our Schools compressed pdf
4 Supporting Mental Health in Our Schools compressed pdf
3 Supporting Mental Health in Our Schools compressed 3 pdf
1 Supporting Mental Health in Our Schools compressed pdf
2 Supporting Mental Health in Our Schools compressed 2 pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:55am - 11:55am CDT
Room 5 Benton Event Center
  Breakout #2
  • surveys y

10:55am CDT

Teacher Coaching in PreK-2 (Repeat)
Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:55am - 11:55am CDT
Room 2
Berryville School District is the pilot site for an Arkansas AWARE grant. In response to the needs of the school district, the AWARE team sought out a program to help teachers address student behavior in the lower elementary. Teacher-Child Interaction Training-Universal supports educators as they hone their skills with our littlest students. Join us to learn more about why we chose TCIT-U, implementation of the model, year 1 data and our plans to expand.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Fairchild

Nicole Fairchild

State Training Lead, Arkansas AWARE
Nicole is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Bachelor’s degree in Bible and a Master’s Degree in Counseling.  She has a wide variety of mental health experience including working in outpatient mental health organizations as a program supervisor and clinician, as well as... Read More →
AS

Ashley Sharp

LEA Site Manager, Berryville Pilot Site Staff
BV TCIT for AAEA (1) pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:55am - 11:55am CDT
Room 2 Benton Event Center
  Breakout #2
  • surveys y

10:55am CDT

THRIVE '25 Leadership Academy: Empowering Educators to Champion Student Well-Being (Repeat)
Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:55am - 11:55am CDT
Room 3
Become a leader in fostering positive school climates and supporting student success.

The THRIVE '25 Leadership Academy is a 5-day intensive training program designed to equip educators with the essential skills to lead and participate in building-level behavior teams. Over two focused blocks (one 2-day, one 3-day), this Academy prepares administrators, counselors, and teachers to address the behavioral and mental health needs of all students within K-12 environments.
Speakers
RS

Russ Sherrill

THRIVE Director, ADE - Office of District Operations
THRIVE 25 pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:55am - 11:55am CDT
Room 3 Benton Event Center
  Breakout #2
  • surveys y

12:00pm CDT

Lunch/Visit Exhibits
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Benton Event Center
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Benton Event Center 17336 I-30, Benton, AR 72019
  General

1:00pm CDT

Implementing Behavior RTI: A Year of Transformation
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 4
This session will delve into the implementation of Behavior RTI at Hurricane Creek Elementary, part of the Bryant School District. The Behavior Team will share their step-by-step approach to creating and sustaining a school-wide positive behavior support system. Participants will learn how this data-driven model has significantly improved overall student behavior, reduced Tier 1 and 2 infractions, and decreased the number of Tier 3 office referrals within a single school year.
Speakers
ML

Michele Lewis

Director of Federal Programs & Student Services, Bryant School District
NB

Natalie Burks

Teacher, Bryant School District
KD

Kelli Dockery

Elementary Guidance Counselor, Bryant School District
BM

Baylie Martindale

Teacher, Bryant School District
EP

Erika Penfield

Teacher, Bryant School District
SW

Shannon Williams

Elementary Principal, Bryant School District
Implementing Behavior RTI A Year of Transformation pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 4 Benton Event Center
  Breakout #3
  • surveys y

1:00pm CDT

Roadmap to a Healthier Arkansas
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 2
Melissa Weatherton and Paula Stone will discuss service options for children with developmental delays, IDD, and behavioral health needs and what Medicaid is doing to improve the care for these children in school settings.
Speakers
PS

Paula Stone

Arkansas Department of Human Services
MW

Melissa Weatherton

Arkansas Department of Human Services
Children Medicaid Services and Pilots 7 18 24 pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 2 Benton Event Center
  Breakout #3
  • surveys y

1:00pm CDT

Smart Strategies: Safeguarding Learning with Effective Cell Phone Policies in Schools
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 5
Dive into this collaborative session where educators come together to share and explore effective cell phone policies that protect instructional time.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Boortz

Kelly Boortz

Executive Director of Middle Level Education, Bentonville Schools
Kelly Boortz is the Executive Director of Middle-Level Education in the Bentonville School District and the former principal of the Don Tyson School of Innovation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of North Georgia, a Master’s degree... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 5 Benton Event Center
  Breakout #3
  • surveys y

1:00pm CDT

Trauma Informed Classrooms
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 3
This session will focus on how to meet the diverse needs of students by utilizing trauma informed strategies to place students in the best environment for success.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Dianne Langford

Dr. Dianne Langford

Counselor, Jonesboro Kindergarten Center
avatar for Erin Odom

Erin Odom

Principal, Jonesboro Kindergarten Center
Trauma Informed Classrooms pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 3 Benton Event Center
  Breakout #3
  • surveys y

2:00pm CDT

Break/Visit Vendors
Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Benton Event Center
Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Benton Event Center 17336 I-30, Benton, AR 72019
  General

2:20pm CDT

Youth Mental Health and Safety in the Online Age
Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Room 2
Educators protect children in their charge from a broad swath of risky situations. What do you do when the risk is always with them? How can we help children and parents navigate today’s youth mental health crisis fueled by social media and ever-present smartphones? Dr. Joe Thompson, a pediatrician and president and CEO of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, will highlight some of the particular risks faced by today’s youth and explore how we equip them for a healthy, resilient future. Join Dr. Thompson as he discusses both challenges and tools for this new online age.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joe Thompson

Dr. Joe Thompson

Pediatrician, Professor, & Director of AR Center for Health Improvement, UAMS - Medicine and Public Health
Thompson Youth Mental Health and Safety in the Online Age AAEA deck.pptx pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Room 2 Benton Event Center
  Keynote
  • surveys y
 
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