Name: Breaking Down Barriers: How District–Community Partnerships Expand Student Mental Health Access
Start: 2026-05-06T11:00:00-0500
End: 2026-05-06T12:00:00-0500

Breaking Down Barriers: How District–Community Partnerships Expand Student Mental Health Access

Wednesday May 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

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This session highlights the partnership between Hawthorn District 73 and Youth and Family Counseling to expand access to student mental health services by providing therapy on site during the school day. Participants will learn how this district–community collaboration reduces barriers to care, supports student wellness, and maximizes impact through coordinated scheduling and systems-level planning. Attendees will leave with practical insights for developing similar partnerships in their own districts.

Speakers

Megan Goldman

Director of Social, Emotional & Behavioral Learning, Hawthorn District 73

Megan Goldman is the Director of Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Learning for Hawthorn District 73, where she leads districtwide SEL, PBIS, and behavior systems in support of the whole child. With nearly 20 years of experience in education, she is a CPI Certified Trainer and Mental... Read More →

Reducing Barriers to Mental Health Access pdf

Wednesday May 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Mental Health

ISBE School Wellness Conference

Megan Goldman

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ISBE School Wellness Conference

Megan Goldman

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