HCS Teacher Summit For Grades 6-12

HCS Teacher Summit For Grades 6-12

8:30am EDT

Recognizing and Responding to Student Mental Health Needs

Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Educators will gain an overview of common student mental health concerns, including trauma, suicide risk, and self-harm. Participants will learn to recognize warning signs, respond using supportive and trauma-informed strategies, and follow district protocols to address student mental health needs appropriately and compassionately within the school setting.

Speakers

Jessalyn Pedone

Student Support Services Coordinator/Mental Health Support Team Lead, Harnett County Schools

I'm passionate about all things social work and mental health and feel incredibly fortunate to do work that allows me to support others every day. Outside of work, you'll usually find me baking something sweet, exploring new destinations with my family, or making memories with the... Read More →

Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
B204

SEL

8:30am EDT

Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Success

Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores evidence-based strategies to foster student growth. Participants will learn to implement proactive interventions, embed social and emotional learning into daily routines. Participants will gain practical tools to manage classroom behaviors, support emotional regulation, and create a positive environment where every student can succeed.

Speakers

Natalie McCurley

Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
B223

SEL

9:30am EDT

Recognizing and Responding to Student Mental Health Needs

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Educators will gain an overview of common student mental health concerns, including trauma, suicide risk, and self-harm. Participants will learn to recognize warning signs, respond using supportive and trauma-informed strategies, and follow district protocols to address student mental health needs appropriately and compassionately within the school setting.

Speakers

Jessalyn Pedone

Student Support Services Coordinator/Mental Health Support Team Lead, Harnett County Schools

I'm passionate about all things social work and mental health and feel incredibly fortunate to do work that allows me to support others every day. Outside of work, you'll usually find me baking something sweet, exploring new destinations with my family, or making memories with the... Read More →

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
B204

SEL

9:30am EDT

Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Success

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores evidence-based strategies to foster student growth. Participants will learn to implement proactive interventions, embed social and emotional learning into daily routines. Participants will gain practical tools to manage classroom behaviors, support emotional regulation, and create a positive environment where every student can succeed.

Speakers

Natalie McCurley

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
B223

SEL

10:30am EDT

Recognizing and Responding to Student Mental Health Needs

Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Educators will gain an overview of common student mental health concerns, including trauma, suicide risk, and self-harm. Participants will learn to recognize warning signs, respond using supportive and trauma-informed strategies, and follow district protocols to address student mental health needs appropriately and compassionately within the school setting.

Speakers

Jessalyn Pedone

Student Support Services Coordinator/Mental Health Support Team Lead, Harnett County Schools

I'm passionate about all things social work and mental health and feel incredibly fortunate to do work that allows me to support others every day. Outside of work, you'll usually find me baking something sweet, exploring new destinations with my family, or making memories with the... Read More →

Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
B204

SEL

10:30am EDT

Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Success

Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores evidence-based strategies to foster student growth. Participants will learn to implement proactive interventions, embed social and emotional learning into daily routines. Participants will gain practical tools to manage classroom behaviors, support emotional regulation, and create a positive environment where every student can succeed.

Speakers

Natalie McCurley

Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
B223

SEL

12:40pm EDT

Recognizing and Responding to Student Mental Health Needs

Thursday August 6, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Educators will gain an overview of common student mental health concerns, including trauma, suicide risk, and self-harm. Participants will learn to recognize warning signs, respond using supportive and trauma-informed strategies, and follow district protocols to address student mental health needs appropriately and compassionately within the school setting.

Speakers

Jessalyn Pedone

Student Support Services Coordinator/Mental Health Support Team Lead, Harnett County Schools

I'm passionate about all things social work and mental health and feel incredibly fortunate to do work that allows me to support others every day. Outside of work, you'll usually find me baking something sweet, exploring new destinations with my family, or making memories with the... Read More →

Thursday August 6, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm EDT
B204

SEL

12:40pm EDT

Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Success

Thursday August 6, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores evidence-based strategies to foster student growth. Participants will learn to implement proactive interventions, embed social and emotional learning into daily routines. Participants will gain practical tools to manage classroom behaviors, support emotional regulation, and create a positive environment where every student can succeed.

Speakers

Natalie McCurley

Thursday August 6, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm EDT
B223

SEL

1:40pm EDT

Recognizing and Responding to Student Mental Health Needs

Thursday August 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Educators will gain an overview of common student mental health concerns, including trauma, suicide risk, and self-harm. Participants will learn to recognize warning signs, respond using supportive and trauma-informed strategies, and follow district protocols to address student mental health needs appropriately and compassionately within the school setting.

Speakers

Jessalyn Pedone

Student Support Services Coordinator/Mental Health Support Team Lead, Harnett County Schools

I'm passionate about all things social work and mental health and feel incredibly fortunate to do work that allows me to support others every day. Outside of work, you'll usually find me baking something sweet, exploring new destinations with my family, or making memories with the... Read More →

Thursday August 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
B204

SEL

1:40pm EDT

Supporting Student Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Success

Thursday August 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores evidence-based strategies to foster student growth. Participants will learn to implement proactive interventions, embed social and emotional learning into daily routines. Participants will gain practical tools to manage classroom behaviors, support emotional regulation, and create a positive environment where every student can succeed.

Speakers

Natalie McCurley

Thursday August 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
B223

SEL