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Wednesday, May 6
 

9:45am CDT

Healing in Action: Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices Across School Communities
Wednesday May 6, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Students across Illinois are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, trauma, and emotional dysregulation, impacting learning, behavior, and school engagement. This interactive session equips educators, clinicians, and school leaders with practical trauma-informed strategies that strengthen student relationships, emotional regulation, and resiliency. Participants will explore how trauma affects the brain and learning while gaining concrete tools to help students identify triggers, regulate emotions, and transfer coping skills from counseling and support sessions into daily classroom life. This session supports districts in building trauma-responsive systems aligned to MTSS, SEL, and school climate initiatives that improve outcomes for both students and staff.
Speakers
avatar for Constance Joubert

Constance Joubert

SEL & Mental Health Liaison, Bloom Township High School District 206/Healing Roots Collective
 Healing Roots CollectivePresenter: Constance F. Joubert, LCSW (Candidate)
SEL & Mental Health Liaison | Former Principal | School & Clinical Trauma SpecialistPresenter Bio (Healing Roots Collective)Constance F. Joubert is the Founder of Healing Roots Collective, a mental health... Read More →
Wednesday May 6, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Jesse Fell Room B

11:00am CDT

Supporting the Whole Child through Community Partnerships
Wednesday May 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
This session presents a community-based model for supporting the whole child by addressing the social-emotional, physical, and basic needs that impact student success. Grounded in the U.S. Surgeon General’s warning about the youth mental health crisis, it highlights the importance of meeting foundational needs such as food, clothing,  healthcare, and emotional support. Participants will learn how early, strong community partnerships create a coordinated and sustainable system of care that promotes student stability, resilience, and long-term success. Attendees will leave with a practical blueprint for building and sustaining these partnerships to support students and families
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avatar for Tim Albores

Tim Albores

Director of Student Services, Plainfield CCSD 202
Tim Albores is an experienced educational leader and social worker with a background spanning residential and group home settings, rural, urban, and suburban schools, and district-level administration. Since 2010, he has served in school leadership roles and currently works as the... Read More →
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Christina Edwards

Director of Health Services, Plainfield CCSD 202
 Christina Edwards is the Director of Health Services for Plainfield School District, where she leads districtwide efforts to support student wellness through strong school–community partnerships. Her work focuses on building systems that connect families to medical and basic-needs... Read More →
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Mina Griffith

Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Plainfield CCSD 202
Mina Griffith serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services in Plainfield School District 202, bringing 28 years of experience in public education. In her current role, Mina leads the District’s Student Services Department, overseeing special education, social-emotional... Read More →
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Liz Massaro

Director of Student Services, Plainfield CCSD 202
Liz Massaro is the Student Services Director leading districtwide efforts to support transition-age students in preparing for life beyond school. Building strong school, community, and employer partnerships to expand access to resources, vocational training, and meaningful job and... Read More →
Wednesday May 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Jesse Fell Room B
 
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