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SUMMARY:Identifying and Addressing Underlying Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout: A Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:APPLY NOW! Applications close on Friday\, October 16. \nEight-session series: October 20\, 2026 – February 23\, 2027 \nThis virtual community of practice is open to all states and territories. \nAre you a leader in a school or school district who is concerned about staff well-being? Are you interested in identifying what is causing stress and burnout among school staff\, and then developing a feasible and effective strategy to address it? Join us for this Community of Practice (COP)\, a facilitated series designed to help your team develop a concrete plan to strengthen school staff well-being. \nWe will be applying tools and resources from the Midwest Center for School Mental Health’s toolkit\, Building the Conditions for Staff Well-Being: A Toolkit for Addressing the Root Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout. Over our 8 sessions\, we will be developing strategies to strengthen organizational readiness and leadership support\, creating an effective design team to oversee this work\, documenting staff experiences\, exploring the root causes of staff stress and burnout\, and launching a small pilot test of an evidence-based strategy to strengthen well-being. Participants will complete the series ready to develop a plan for a larger-scale effort to promote well-being in your school or district. \nOverview\nSchool staff stress and burnout have rapidly worsened in recent years\, with growing concerns about workload\, staffing shortages\, student behavioral and mental health needs\, and other factors. However\, there are ways to effectively identify and address the underlying causes of staff stress. This learning community will engage in a process to understand staff experiences\, conduct a root cause analysis to identify sources of stress\, and pilot test strategies to reduce staff stress. Our focus is on changing organizational conditions that contribute to stress and burnout\, rather than individual strategies for self-care or stress management. \nOur approach is heavily grounded in human-centered design and implementation science\, resulting in an approach that centers staff voice\, addresses causes rather than symptoms\, aligns with local contexts and feasibility\, learns through testing and adaptation\, promotes transparent communication\, and builds the conditions for successful implementation and systems change. \nParticipants will engage in eight 1.5-hour biweekly facilitated sessions that blend community engagement\, presentations\, and peer learning. We encourage you to bring a small team of key players from your organization(including at least one school or district-level administrator)\, since you’ll be working with colleagues between sessions to gather input\, test ideas\, and build buy-in. This series builds from session to session\, so please plan to have at least 2 team members in attendance at each session. \nStructured assignments will be completed between sessions. Each team will work independently on their plan for their school or district\, while learning alongside other organizations in the cohort. Attendees can expect 12 hours of live learning sessions and approximately 60-80 hours of outside-session work across four months of expert-led technical assistance through this series. \nSeries Schedule:\nTuesdays\, noon–1:30 p.m. ET / 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CT\nOctober 20: Setting the Stage\nNovember 10: Building a Team\nNovember 24: Gathering Staff Input\nDecember 8: Gathering Staff Input\, cont.\n*Holiday Break*\nJanuary 12: Setting Priorities\nJanuary 26: Selecting Strategies\nFebruary 9: Developing a Pilot Plan\nFebruary 23: Planning for Next Steps \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nStrengthen organizational conditions to promote success (such as readiness\, leadership support\, and a strong team)\nCollect staff input and prioritize the most significant causes of school staff stress and burnout\nDevelop and launch a pilot test of a strategy designed to reduce stress and burnout\nDevelop a roadmap for an organization-wide staff well-being initiative\n\nCERTIFICATES: \nRegistrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.  \nPRESENTERS: Cheryl Holm-Hansen\, PhD\, and Mark Sander\, PsyD\, Midwest Center for School Mental Health \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/identifying-and-addressing-underlying-causes-of-school-staff-stress-burnout-a-community-of-practice/2026-10-20/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Implementation Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Applications are due Friday\, September 25. We will notify applicants by Tuesday\, September 29. \nAre you thinking about integrating peer support services into your organization — or looking to strengthen and expand the peer support services you already offer? Join us for this Community of Practice (COP)\, a facilitated series designed to help your team turn ideas into a concrete\, ready-to-implement plan for integrating peer support services into your organization’s everyday workflow. \nWe’ll be using tools from the NIATx process improvement model throughout — completing an organizational self-assessment\, defining clear aims\, mapping out where peer support services fit within your workflow\, and designing small pilot tests\, wrapping up with a clear written plan. This series doesn’t focus on how to deliver peer support services — it’s about building the roadmap to get there. \nWe encourage you to bring a small team of key players from your organization\, since you’ll be working with colleagues between sessions to gather input\, test ideas\, and build buy-in. This series builds from session to session\, so in order for the project to have its intended impact and be successful\, please plan to have at least 2 team members in attendance throughout. \nHow it works:\nTeams meet every 2 weeks for a facilitated session\, with structured assignments to complete in between. Each team works independently on its own organization’s plan while learning alongside other organizations in the cohort. Across the full COP\, attendees can expect 9 hours of live session time and approximately 25–30 hours of outside-session work\, spread across 6 sessions over roughly 2 months. In order to provide a hands on implementation support experience\, we are accepting a maximum of 25 teams for this community of practice. \nTRAINING SCHEDULE: \nSession 1: October 6\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 2: October 20\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 3: November 3\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 4: November 17\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 5: December 1\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 6: December 15\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nPrepare to integrate peer support services into your everyday workflow\nLearn and utilize NIATx process improvement tools\nDevelop a roadmap for implementing peer support services\n\nCERTIFICATES: \nRegistrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training. \nPRESENTERS: \nKris Kelly and Mirna Herrara\, M.A.\, MT-BC\, CPS\, CRP
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/peer-support-implementation-community-of-practice/2026-10-20/
CATEGORIES:Midwest
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SUMMARY:Meaningfully Engaging and Integrating Partners Into Community Mental Health Services: A Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY\, AUGUST 14\, 2026\nAre you a mental health leader looking to build stronger partnerships with the people and communities your organization serves? \nAre you looking for practical strategies to engage community members as true\, meaningful partners in planning\, implementing\, evaluating\, and sustaining mental health services?  \nCMHIS and our five bi-regional Hubs invite you to apply to join a new\, free learning community starting in September 2026 focused on meaningfully engaging and integrating partners into community mental health services. This series offers a practical\, collaborative opportunity to enhance your organization’s approach to community engagement and learn from others in the field\, so you can better meet the needs of those you serve. \nOverview\nParticipation in planning\, implementing\, and evaluating health interventions is a fundamental right for all\, and that includes the people and communities that mental health organizations serve. This learning community is grounded in that principle. \nParticipants will engage in a six-session\, biweekly experience that blends community engagement practice\, implementation science\, and peer learning. Together\, we will explore how to build the authentic partnerships needed to provide mental health services that truly meet community needs\, and how to sustain that work over time. \nAcross all six sessions\, participants will apply the CMHIS Partner Engagement Guide\, including its seven principles and seven partnering steps\, as a practical framework for engaging and integrating partners into community mental health services. By the end of the learning community\, you will have developed (or strengthened) a partner engagement strategic plan that can help guide meaningful collaboration throughout the planning\, implementation\, and evaluation of your community’s mental health services. \nLearning Community Schedule\nThe Learning Community will meet for two hours\, every other week on Thursdays at 11am PT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET. Please see the full list of session dates below. \nSession 1: September 10\, 2026 \nSession 2: September 24\, 2026 \nSession 3: October 8\, 2026 \nSession 4: October 22\, 2026 \nSession 5: November 5\, 2026 \nSession 6: November 19\, 2026 \nNOTE: This event is open to all states and territories.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/meaningfully-engaging-and-integrating-partners-into-community-mental-health-services-a-learning-community/2026-10-22/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:Clinical Supervision Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:The application period for this event is now closed.\nThis is a regional event for organizations and practitioners in HHS Regions 5 and 7 \n(IA\, IL\, IN\, KS\, MI\, MN\, MO\, NE\, OH\, and WI). \n______________________________ \nElevate Your Supervision Practice — and Earn 18 CEUs!\nAccepting applications through May 15th\, 2026.  Space is limited—apply now! \nAcceptance letters will be sent by May 22\, 2026. \nAre you ready to strengthen your supervision skills\, support your team more effectively\, and earn 18 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)? \nThe Clinical Supervision Learning Community is a 7-month\, expert-led program designed for clinical supervisors working in fast-paced\, resource-limited community mental health settings. This unique opportunity combines interactive training\, individualized coaching\, and peer learning to help supervisors implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) while fostering workforce resilience and retention. \nWhy is this important?\nImplementation science demonstrates that successful adoption and sustainability of EBPs require more than initial training—they depend on structured\, ongoing support. Clinical supervision is one of the most effective implementation strategies for bridging the gap between research and practice. Supervisors act as key “implementation champions\,” reinforcing fidelity\, troubleshooting barriers\, and promoting continuous quality improvement. Without supervision informed by these principles\, EBPs often fail to translate into consistent practice\, leading to diminished effectiveness and staff burnout. \nThis program leverages proven implementation strategies—such as coaching\, data-driven feedback\, and responsive adaptation—to ensure that evidence-informed practices are not only learned but consistently applied and sustained over time. A recent study demonstrated evidence that supervisors who used effective strategies in supervision had stronger relationships with supervisees\, which\, in turn\, were associated with lower supervisee intent to leave their position. Participants will gain practical tools to align supervision with licensure standards\, foster reflective practice\, and build resilience within their teams. \nProgram Highlights: \n\n3-hour initial training plus 3 individual and 6 group coaching sessions\nTotal commitment: 18 hours over seven months\nSmall cohort of 6–8 peers for meaningful engagement\n18 CE credits available\n\nTrainer: Mimi Choy-Brown\, PhD\, MSW \nSeries & Coaching Schedule\n**Please note that participants can choose the date and time for their 1-hour individual coaching sessions. The event calendar won’t reflect all the time and date options available for these sessions\, so please refer to the scheduling grid below to select the date/time for your individual coaching sessions if you are accepted into the Clinical Supervision Learning Community.  \n\n\n\nDate\nTime (CT / ET)\nSession Type\n\n\n\n\nJune 2\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET\nInitial Training Session\n\n\nJune 16 or June 23\n1 hour sign up\, flexible between 9:00-3:00 pm CT\nIndividual Coaching Session\n\n\nJuly 7\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nAugust 11\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nSeptember 1\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nOctober 6\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nOctober 13 or \nOctober 20th\n1 hour sign up\, flexible between 9:00-3:00 pm CT\nIndividual Coaching Session\n\n\nNovember 3\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nDecember 1\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nDecember 8 or \nDecember 15th\n1 hour sign up\, flexible between 9:00-3:00 pm CT\nIndividual Coaching Session\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nUnderstand skill rehearsal and data-based feedback supervision strategies and how to apply them within their own supervision practice\nIdentify an individualized developmental supervision plan\nDevelop skills in promoting fidelity to evidence-based practices through data-based fidelity feedback and rehearsal of evidence-based practice techniques in supervision\nDevelop a structure for supervision sessions that fosters reflection and adaptation as needed for the application of evidence-based practices in the context of each client.\nBuild community and connections with peer supervisors through engagement in the initial training and 6 months of coaching sessions.\n\nStanford Continuing Medical Education (CME)\nDISCLOSURE STATEMENT \nStanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. \nThe content of this activity is not related to products or the business lines of an ACCME-defined ineligible company. Hence\, there are no relevant financial relationships with an ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity. \nACCREDITATION STATEMENT \nIn support of improving patient care\, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nAmerican Medical Association (AMA)  \nStanford Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nAmerican Psychological Association (APA) \nContinuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. \nASWB Approved Continuing Education Credit (ACE) – Social Work Credit \nAs a Jointly Accredited Organization\, Stanford Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations\, not individual courses\, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards have the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this activity receive 18 continuing education credits. \nQuestions? Email: stanfordcme@stanford.edu
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/clinical-supervision-learning-community/2026-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Midwest
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SUMMARY:Fidelity in Peer Support Programming
DESCRIPTION:Important: This learning community accepts applications on a rolling basis. Applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year. Because of how our event calendar is configured\, this opportunity appears on the calendar on the first Tuesday of each month; however\, this does not represent a program start date. Cohort start dates are scheduled based on organizational readiness and participant interest. \nThe Fidelity in Peer Support Programming Learning Community is designed for organizations that employ or collaborate with peer supporters to provide Peer Services. Please fill out all the answers as best as you can\, even if you are unsure if your response would qualify you for the cohort. \nThrough guided discussions\, scenario analysis\, and collaborative planning\, participants will explore the unique role of peer support in contrast to other support roles\, examine internal dynamics\, and develop strategies to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of peer support services. \nParticipants will reflect on their organizational practices\, share real-world experiences\, and co-create action plans to support peer supporters while avoiding role drift. The series will also include breakout sessions for deeper dialogue and policy planning\, ensuring that peer support remains true to its values while aligning with organizational goals. \nThis cohort has three sessions and a workbook to complete. \n\nSession 1:  What Makes Peer Support Unique?\nSession 2:  Keeping Peer Roles on Track\nSession 3:  Building a Plan for Organizational Success\n\nInterested in joining? Complete the application below\, and a member of our team will follow up to discuss whether the program is a good fit for your organization. \n  \nMultiple people from each organization will be able to join the cohort\, though at least one must be in a leadership/supervisory position. \nIf accepted into the cohort\, you will be assigned work to complete before the first session. This will be utilized during the first session.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/fidelity-in-peer-support-programming/2026-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Implementation Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Applications are due Friday\, September 25. We will notify applicants by Tuesday\, September 29. \nAre you thinking about integrating peer support services into your organization — or looking to strengthen and expand the peer support services you already offer? Join us for this Community of Practice (COP)\, a facilitated series designed to help your team turn ideas into a concrete\, ready-to-implement plan for integrating peer support services into your organization’s everyday workflow. \nWe’ll be using tools from the NIATx process improvement model throughout — completing an organizational self-assessment\, defining clear aims\, mapping out where peer support services fit within your workflow\, and designing small pilot tests\, wrapping up with a clear written plan. This series doesn’t focus on how to deliver peer support services — it’s about building the roadmap to get there. \nWe encourage you to bring a small team of key players from your organization\, since you’ll be working with colleagues between sessions to gather input\, test ideas\, and build buy-in. This series builds from session to session\, so in order for the project to have its intended impact and be successful\, please plan to have at least 2 team members in attendance throughout. \nHow it works:\nTeams meet every 2 weeks for a facilitated session\, with structured assignments to complete in between. Each team works independently on its own organization’s plan while learning alongside other organizations in the cohort. Across the full COP\, attendees can expect 9 hours of live session time and approximately 25–30 hours of outside-session work\, spread across 6 sessions over roughly 2 months. In order to provide a hands on implementation support experience\, we are accepting a maximum of 25 teams for this community of practice. \nTRAINING SCHEDULE: \nSession 1: October 6\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 2: October 20\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 3: November 3\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 4: November 17\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 5: December 1\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 6: December 15\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nPrepare to integrate peer support services into your everyday workflow\nLearn and utilize NIATx process improvement tools\nDevelop a roadmap for implementing peer support services\n\nCERTIFICATES: \nRegistrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training. \nPRESENTERS: \nKris Kelly and Mirna Herrara\, M.A.\, MT-BC\, CPS\, CRP
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/peer-support-implementation-community-of-practice/2026-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Midwest
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SUMMARY:Meaningfully Engaging and Integrating Partners Into Community Mental Health Services: A Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY\, AUGUST 14\, 2026\nAre you a mental health leader looking to build stronger partnerships with the people and communities your organization serves? \nAre you looking for practical strategies to engage community members as true\, meaningful partners in planning\, implementing\, evaluating\, and sustaining mental health services?  \nCMHIS and our five bi-regional Hubs invite you to apply to join a new\, free learning community starting in September 2026 focused on meaningfully engaging and integrating partners into community mental health services. This series offers a practical\, collaborative opportunity to enhance your organization’s approach to community engagement and learn from others in the field\, so you can better meet the needs of those you serve. \nOverview\nParticipation in planning\, implementing\, and evaluating health interventions is a fundamental right for all\, and that includes the people and communities that mental health organizations serve. This learning community is grounded in that principle. \nParticipants will engage in a six-session\, biweekly experience that blends community engagement practice\, implementation science\, and peer learning. Together\, we will explore how to build the authentic partnerships needed to provide mental health services that truly meet community needs\, and how to sustain that work over time. \nAcross all six sessions\, participants will apply the CMHIS Partner Engagement Guide\, including its seven principles and seven partnering steps\, as a practical framework for engaging and integrating partners into community mental health services. By the end of the learning community\, you will have developed (or strengthened) a partner engagement strategic plan that can help guide meaningful collaboration throughout the planning\, implementation\, and evaluation of your community’s mental health services. \nLearning Community Schedule\nThe Learning Community will meet for two hours\, every other week on Thursdays at 11am PT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET. Please see the full list of session dates below. \nSession 1: September 10\, 2026 \nSession 2: September 24\, 2026 \nSession 3: October 8\, 2026 \nSession 4: October 22\, 2026 \nSession 5: November 5\, 2026 \nSession 6: November 19\, 2026 \nNOTE: This event is open to all states and territories.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/meaningfully-engaging-and-integrating-partners-into-community-mental-health-services-a-learning-community/2026-11-05/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:From Metrics to Mental Health: A Practical Guide to Implementing Measurement-Based Care
DESCRIPTION:This two-part webinar series breaks down Measurement-Based Care into clear\, actionable steps designed for immediate deployment across your mental health setting. Participants will walk away with concrete strategies to seamlessly integrate routine clinical tracking into their existing agency workflows without disrupting patient care.  \nSession 1: In this session\, the presenter will briefly review what Measurement-Based Care is and discuss the variety of clinical\, administrative\, and financial reasons for using MBC.  Next\, the presenter will discuss current implementation barriers and facilitators to using MBC\, with a focus on those typically experiences in the settings represented by the participants.  Lastly\, the presenter will discuss implementation strategies and frameworks that can be adopted by participants in their own MBC implementation efforts.  The webinar will be held in a collaborative meeting format throughout the session\, with participants invited to ask questions\, respond to presenter queries\, and share their implementation experiences with other participants.  \nSession 2: In this session\, the presenter will delve more deeply into specific implementation strategies for MBC.  Information regarding effective measurement selection and administration and meeting regulatory standards in the use of MBC will be discussed.  Participants can expect to receive guidance on how to utilize MBC data to meet clinical\, administrative\, and financial goals.  Strategies for creating sustainability plans for MBC implementation will also be discussed.  The webinar will also be held in a collaborative meeting format throughout the session\, with specific time dedicated at the end of the session for participants to ask questions specific to their own organization’s implementation efforts.  \nSession One: Nov. 10\, 2026\nSession Two: Nov. 17\, 2026\nBoth sessions run from 11 a.m.-noon ET \nThis event is open to attendees from ME\, NH\, VT\, CT\, MA\, RI\, NY\, NJ\, PR\, and the USVI
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/from-metrics-to-mental-health-a-practical-guide-to-implementing-measurement-based-care/2026-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T123000
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SUMMARY:Identifying and Addressing Underlying Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout: A Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:APPLY NOW! Applications close on Friday\, October 16. \nEight-session series: October 20\, 2026 – February 23\, 2027 \nThis virtual community of practice is open to all states and territories. \nAre you a leader in a school or school district who is concerned about staff well-being? Are you interested in identifying what is causing stress and burnout among school staff\, and then developing a feasible and effective strategy to address it? Join us for this Community of Practice (COP)\, a facilitated series designed to help your team develop a concrete plan to strengthen school staff well-being. \nWe will be applying tools and resources from the Midwest Center for School Mental Health’s toolkit\, Building the Conditions for Staff Well-Being: A Toolkit for Addressing the Root Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout. Over our 8 sessions\, we will be developing strategies to strengthen organizational readiness and leadership support\, creating an effective design team to oversee this work\, documenting staff experiences\, exploring the root causes of staff stress and burnout\, and launching a small pilot test of an evidence-based strategy to strengthen well-being. Participants will complete the series ready to develop a plan for a larger-scale effort to promote well-being in your school or district. \nOverview\nSchool staff stress and burnout have rapidly worsened in recent years\, with growing concerns about workload\, staffing shortages\, student behavioral and mental health needs\, and other factors. However\, there are ways to effectively identify and address the underlying causes of staff stress. This learning community will engage in a process to understand staff experiences\, conduct a root cause analysis to identify sources of stress\, and pilot test strategies to reduce staff stress. Our focus is on changing organizational conditions that contribute to stress and burnout\, rather than individual strategies for self-care or stress management. \nOur approach is heavily grounded in human-centered design and implementation science\, resulting in an approach that centers staff voice\, addresses causes rather than symptoms\, aligns with local contexts and feasibility\, learns through testing and adaptation\, promotes transparent communication\, and builds the conditions for successful implementation and systems change. \nParticipants will engage in eight 1.5-hour biweekly facilitated sessions that blend community engagement\, presentations\, and peer learning. We encourage you to bring a small team of key players from your organization(including at least one school or district-level administrator)\, since you’ll be working with colleagues between sessions to gather input\, test ideas\, and build buy-in. This series builds from session to session\, so please plan to have at least 2 team members in attendance at each session. \nStructured assignments will be completed between sessions. Each team will work independently on their plan for their school or district\, while learning alongside other organizations in the cohort. Attendees can expect 12 hours of live learning sessions and approximately 60-80 hours of outside-session work across four months of expert-led technical assistance through this series. \nSeries Schedule:\nTuesdays\, noon–1:30 p.m. ET / 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CT\nOctober 20: Setting the Stage\nNovember 10: Building a Team\nNovember 24: Gathering Staff Input\nDecember 8: Gathering Staff Input\, cont.\n*Holiday Break*\nJanuary 12: Setting Priorities\nJanuary 26: Selecting Strategies\nFebruary 9: Developing a Pilot Plan\nFebruary 23: Planning for Next Steps \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nStrengthen organizational conditions to promote success (such as readiness\, leadership support\, and a strong team)\nCollect staff input and prioritize the most significant causes of school staff stress and burnout\nDevelop and launch a pilot test of a strategy designed to reduce stress and burnout\nDevelop a roadmap for an organization-wide staff well-being initiative\n\nCERTIFICATES: \nRegistrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.  \nPRESENTERS: Cheryl Holm-Hansen\, PhD\, and Mark Sander\, PsyD\, Midwest Center for School Mental Health \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/identifying-and-addressing-underlying-causes-of-school-staff-stress-burnout-a-community-of-practice/2026-11-10/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T153000
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CREATED:20261014T173457Z
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SUMMARY:Design with a Purpose: Creating Marketing Materials that Drive Impact
DESCRIPTION:Design with a Purpose is a three-part regional learning session that provides beginner-friendly strategies for creating clear\, accessible\, and effective communication materials.   \nDesigned for behavioral health providers\, organizational leaders\, peer organizations\, and community partners\, this series will help participants improve how they communicate information about their programs\, services\, and resources. want practical design tools they can apply right away. Each 30-minute session will focus on a different aspect of effective design\, providing beginner-friendly tips and examples that participants can apply to their own materials without formal design training or dedicated communications support.  \n  \nThe series will cover three topics:  \nSession 1: Design Fundamentals  \nUsing visual hierarchy\, layout\, and typography to develop material that communicates the organization clearly.  \nSession 2: Accessibility in design   \nCreating more inclusive materials through accessible color choices\, plain language\, and readable text.  \nSession 3: Designing for Communication Channels   \nAdapting content and design for flyers\, newsletters\, social media\, webpages and other formats.  \nOpen Office Hours\nFollowing each session\, participants are invited to a 15-minute office hours led by Communications experts Kendall Bledsoe and Victoria Kelley to discuss their organization’s communications material. \nSession Dates\nWednesday\, November 11 at 3-3:30 pm CT; Office hours 3:30 – 3:45 pm CT  \nWednesday\, November 18 at 3 pm CT; Office hours 3:30 – 3:45 pm CT  \nWednesday\, December 2 at 3 pm CT; Office hours 3:30 – 3:45 pm CT  \n 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/design-with-a-purpose-creating-marketing-materials-that-drive-impact-2/2026-11-11/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T205758Z
CREATED:20260728T204829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T205758Z
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SUMMARY:Fidelity\, Not Formula: Balancing Treatment Integrity and Flexibility in EBP Implementation (Learning Community)
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Atlantic and Caribbean Hub is pleased to offer a structured learning community for organizational leaders and clinical supervisors focused on understanding\, measuring\, and sustainably integrating evidence-based practice (EBP) fidelity into organizational workflows. When implementing EBPs\, organizations often struggle to balance model compliance with real-world clinical realities. This initiative moves beyond rigid compliance to help leaders build data-driven systems that respect model integrity\, clinical workflows\, and center client needs. \nParticipants will engage in a series of collective workshops with individualized consultation for up to five organizations. The curriculum includes: \n\n\nFriday\, Oct. 2\, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET\nA joint 2-hour Foundational Webinar exploring the core components of EBP fidelity and data integration \n\n\nOct. 14 through Nov. 1\nIndividual 1-hour Organizational Needs Assessment to review current practices \n\n\nMonday\, Nov. 16\, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET\nA 2-hour Brainstorming Workshop for cross-organizational sharing \n\n\nDec. 2 through Dec. 20\n1-hour Individual Consultation to co-develop a tailored measurement plan at each organization \n\n\nFriday\, Jan. 15\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nA final 2-hour Plan Workshop to finalize implementation details \n\n\nTotal time commitment per organization is up to 8 hours (6 hours as a community\, 2 hours with each organizational team).\nApplication deadline is Sept. 25\, 2026. \nThis event is being offered to HHS Regions 1 and 2 (ME\, NH\, VT\, MA\, CT\, RI\, NY\, NJ\, PR\, USVI).
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/fidelity-not-formula-balancing-treatment-integrity-and-flexibility-in-ebp-implementation-learning-community/2026-11-16/
CATEGORIES:Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T151526Z
CREATED:20260724T152748Z
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SUMMARY:From Metrics to Mental Health: A Practical Guide to Implementing Measurement-Based Care
DESCRIPTION:This two-part webinar series breaks down Measurement-Based Care into clear\, actionable steps designed for immediate deployment across your mental health setting. Participants will walk away with concrete strategies to seamlessly integrate routine clinical tracking into their existing agency workflows without disrupting patient care.  \nSession 1: In this session\, the presenter will briefly review what Measurement-Based Care is and discuss the variety of clinical\, administrative\, and financial reasons for using MBC.  Next\, the presenter will discuss current implementation barriers and facilitators to using MBC\, with a focus on those typically experiences in the settings represented by the participants.  Lastly\, the presenter will discuss implementation strategies and frameworks that can be adopted by participants in their own MBC implementation efforts.  The webinar will be held in a collaborative meeting format throughout the session\, with participants invited to ask questions\, respond to presenter queries\, and share their implementation experiences with other participants.  \nSession 2: In this session\, the presenter will delve more deeply into specific implementation strategies for MBC.  Information regarding effective measurement selection and administration and meeting regulatory standards in the use of MBC will be discussed.  Participants can expect to receive guidance on how to utilize MBC data to meet clinical\, administrative\, and financial goals.  Strategies for creating sustainability plans for MBC implementation will also be discussed.  The webinar will also be held in a collaborative meeting format throughout the session\, with specific time dedicated at the end of the session for participants to ask questions specific to their own organization’s implementation efforts.  \nSession One: Nov. 10\, 2026\nSession Two: Nov. 17\, 2026\nBoth sessions run from 11 a.m.-noon ET \nThis event is open to attendees from ME\, NH\, VT\, CT\, MA\, RI\, NY\, NJ\, PR\, and the USVI
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/from-metrics-to-mental-health-a-practical-guide-to-implementing-measurement-based-care/2026-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T143000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145119Z
CREATED:20260826T031340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145119Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Implementation Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Applications are due Friday\, September 25. We will notify applicants by Tuesday\, September 29. \nAre you thinking about integrating peer support services into your organization — or looking to strengthen and expand the peer support services you already offer? Join us for this Community of Practice (COP)\, a facilitated series designed to help your team turn ideas into a concrete\, ready-to-implement plan for integrating peer support services into your organization’s everyday workflow. \nWe’ll be using tools from the NIATx process improvement model throughout — completing an organizational self-assessment\, defining clear aims\, mapping out where peer support services fit within your workflow\, and designing small pilot tests\, wrapping up with a clear written plan. This series doesn’t focus on how to deliver peer support services — it’s about building the roadmap to get there. \nWe encourage you to bring a small team of key players from your organization\, since you’ll be working with colleagues between sessions to gather input\, test ideas\, and build buy-in. This series builds from session to session\, so in order for the project to have its intended impact and be successful\, please plan to have at least 2 team members in attendance throughout. \nHow it works:\nTeams meet every 2 weeks for a facilitated session\, with structured assignments to complete in between. Each team works independently on its own organization’s plan while learning alongside other organizations in the cohort. Across the full COP\, attendees can expect 9 hours of live session time and approximately 25–30 hours of outside-session work\, spread across 6 sessions over roughly 2 months. In order to provide a hands on implementation support experience\, we are accepting a maximum of 25 teams for this community of practice. \nTRAINING SCHEDULE: \nSession 1: October 6\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 2: October 20\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 3: November 3\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 4: November 17\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 5: December 1\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 6: December 15\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nPrepare to integrate peer support services into your everyday workflow\nLearn and utilize NIATx process improvement tools\nDevelop a roadmap for implementing peer support services\n\nCERTIFICATES: \nRegistrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training. \nPRESENTERS: \nKris Kelly and Mirna Herrara\, M.A.\, MT-BC\, CPS\, CRP
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/peer-support-implementation-community-of-practice/2026-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Midwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T153000
DTSTAMP:20261014T193104Z
CREATED:20261014T173457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T193104Z
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SUMMARY:Design with a Purpose: Creating Marketing Materials that Drive Impact
DESCRIPTION:Design with a Purpose is a three-part regional learning session that provides beginner-friendly strategies for creating clear\, accessible\, and effective communication materials.   \nDesigned for behavioral health providers\, organizational leaders\, peer organizations\, and community partners\, this series will help participants improve how they communicate information about their programs\, services\, and resources. want practical design tools they can apply right away. Each 30-minute session will focus on a different aspect of effective design\, providing beginner-friendly tips and examples that participants can apply to their own materials without formal design training or dedicated communications support.  \n  \nThe series will cover three topics:  \nSession 1: Design Fundamentals  \nUsing visual hierarchy\, layout\, and typography to develop material that communicates the organization clearly.  \nSession 2: Accessibility in design   \nCreating more inclusive materials through accessible color choices\, plain language\, and readable text.  \nSession 3: Designing for Communication Channels   \nAdapting content and design for flyers\, newsletters\, social media\, webpages and other formats.  \nOpen Office Hours\nFollowing each session\, participants are invited to a 15-minute office hours led by Communications experts Kendall Bledsoe and Victoria Kelley to discuss their organization’s communications material. \nSession Dates\nWednesday\, November 11 at 3-3:30 pm CT; Office hours 3:30 – 3:45 pm CT  \nWednesday\, November 18 at 3 pm CT; Office hours 3:30 – 3:45 pm CT  \nWednesday\, December 2 at 3 pm CT; Office hours 3:30 – 3:45 pm CT  \n 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/design-with-a-purpose-creating-marketing-materials-that-drive-impact-2/2026-11-18/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T180518Z
CREATED:20260720T192714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T180518Z
UID:10000663-1795086000-1795093200@www.cmhisupport.org
SUMMARY:Meaningfully Engaging and Integrating Partners Into Community Mental Health Services: A Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY\, AUGUST 14\, 2026\nAre you a mental health leader looking to build stronger partnerships with the people and communities your organization serves? \nAre you looking for practical strategies to engage community members as true\, meaningful partners in planning\, implementing\, evaluating\, and sustaining mental health services?  \nCMHIS and our five bi-regional Hubs invite you to apply to join a new\, free learning community starting in September 2026 focused on meaningfully engaging and integrating partners into community mental health services. This series offers a practical\, collaborative opportunity to enhance your organization’s approach to community engagement and learn from others in the field\, so you can better meet the needs of those you serve. \nOverview\nParticipation in planning\, implementing\, and evaluating health interventions is a fundamental right for all\, and that includes the people and communities that mental health organizations serve. This learning community is grounded in that principle. \nParticipants will engage in a six-session\, biweekly experience that blends community engagement practice\, implementation science\, and peer learning. Together\, we will explore how to build the authentic partnerships needed to provide mental health services that truly meet community needs\, and how to sustain that work over time. \nAcross all six sessions\, participants will apply the CMHIS Partner Engagement Guide\, including its seven principles and seven partnering steps\, as a practical framework for engaging and integrating partners into community mental health services. By the end of the learning community\, you will have developed (or strengthened) a partner engagement strategic plan that can help guide meaningful collaboration throughout the planning\, implementation\, and evaluation of your community’s mental health services. \nLearning Community Schedule\nThe Learning Community will meet for two hours\, every other week on Thursdays at 11am PT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET. Please see the full list of session dates below. \nSession 1: September 10\, 2026 \nSession 2: September 24\, 2026 \nSession 3: October 8\, 2026 \nSession 4: October 22\, 2026 \nSession 5: November 5\, 2026 \nSession 6: November 19\, 2026 \nNOTE: This event is open to all states and territories.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/meaningfully-engaging-and-integrating-partners-into-community-mental-health-services-a-learning-community/2026-11-19/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T123000
DTSTAMP:20261009T205213Z
CREATED:20261002T005800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T205213Z
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SUMMARY:Identifying and Addressing Underlying Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout: A Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:APPLY NOW! Applications close on Friday\, October 16. \nEight-session series: October 20\, 2026 – February 23\, 2027 \nThis virtual community of practice is open to all states and territories. \nAre you a leader in a school or school district who is concerned about staff well-being? Are you interested in identifying what is causing stress and burnout among school staff\, and then developing a feasible and effective strategy to address it? Join us for this Community of Practice (COP)\, a facilitated series designed to help your team develop a concrete plan to strengthen school staff well-being. \nWe will be applying tools and resources from the Midwest Center for School Mental Health’s toolkit\, Building the Conditions for Staff Well-Being: A Toolkit for Addressing the Root Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout. Over our 8 sessions\, we will be developing strategies to strengthen organizational readiness and leadership support\, creating an effective design team to oversee this work\, documenting staff experiences\, exploring the root causes of staff stress and burnout\, and launching a small pilot test of an evidence-based strategy to strengthen well-being. Participants will complete the series ready to develop a plan for a larger-scale effort to promote well-being in your school or district. \nOverview\nSchool staff stress and burnout have rapidly worsened in recent years\, with growing concerns about workload\, staffing shortages\, student behavioral and mental health needs\, and other factors. However\, there are ways to effectively identify and address the underlying causes of staff stress. This learning community will engage in a process to understand staff experiences\, conduct a root cause analysis to identify sources of stress\, and pilot test strategies to reduce staff stress. Our focus is on changing organizational conditions that contribute to stress and burnout\, rather than individual strategies for self-care or stress management. \nOur approach is heavily grounded in human-centered design and implementation science\, resulting in an approach that centers staff voice\, addresses causes rather than symptoms\, aligns with local contexts and feasibility\, learns through testing and adaptation\, promotes transparent communication\, and builds the conditions for successful implementation and systems change. \nParticipants will engage in eight 1.5-hour biweekly facilitated sessions that blend community engagement\, presentations\, and peer learning. We encourage you to bring a small team of key players from your organization(including at least one school or district-level administrator)\, since you’ll be working with colleagues between sessions to gather input\, test ideas\, and build buy-in. This series builds from session to session\, so please plan to have at least 2 team members in attendance at each session. \nStructured assignments will be completed between sessions. Each team will work independently on their plan for their school or district\, while learning alongside other organizations in the cohort. Attendees can expect 12 hours of live learning sessions and approximately 60-80 hours of outside-session work across four months of expert-led technical assistance through this series. \nSeries Schedule:\nTuesdays\, noon–1:30 p.m. ET / 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CT\nOctober 20: Setting the Stage\nNovember 10: Building a Team\nNovember 24: Gathering Staff Input\nDecember 8: Gathering Staff Input\, cont.\n*Holiday Break*\nJanuary 12: Setting Priorities\nJanuary 26: Selecting Strategies\nFebruary 9: Developing a Pilot Plan\nFebruary 23: Planning for Next Steps \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nStrengthen organizational conditions to promote success (such as readiness\, leadership support\, and a strong team)\nCollect staff input and prioritize the most significant causes of school staff stress and burnout\nDevelop and launch a pilot test of a strategy designed to reduce stress and burnout\nDevelop a roadmap for an organization-wide staff well-being initiative\n\nCERTIFICATES: \nRegistrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.  \nPRESENTERS: Cheryl Holm-Hansen\, PhD\, and Mark Sander\, PsyD\, Midwest Center for School Mental Health \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/identifying-and-addressing-underlying-causes-of-school-staff-stress-burnout-a-community-of-practice/2026-11-24/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T173311Z
CREATED:20260331T223425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T173311Z
UID:10000454-1796115600-1796122800@www.cmhisupport.org
SUMMARY:Clinical Supervision Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:The application period for this event is now closed.\nThis is a regional event for organizations and practitioners in HHS Regions 5 and 7 \n(IA\, IL\, IN\, KS\, MI\, MN\, MO\, NE\, OH\, and WI). \n______________________________ \nElevate Your Supervision Practice — and Earn 18 CEUs!\nAccepting applications through May 15th\, 2026.  Space is limited—apply now! \nAcceptance letters will be sent by May 22\, 2026. \nAre you ready to strengthen your supervision skills\, support your team more effectively\, and earn 18 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)? \nThe Clinical Supervision Learning Community is a 7-month\, expert-led program designed for clinical supervisors working in fast-paced\, resource-limited community mental health settings. This unique opportunity combines interactive training\, individualized coaching\, and peer learning to help supervisors implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) while fostering workforce resilience and retention. \nWhy is this important?\nImplementation science demonstrates that successful adoption and sustainability of EBPs require more than initial training—they depend on structured\, ongoing support. Clinical supervision is one of the most effective implementation strategies for bridging the gap between research and practice. Supervisors act as key “implementation champions\,” reinforcing fidelity\, troubleshooting barriers\, and promoting continuous quality improvement. Without supervision informed by these principles\, EBPs often fail to translate into consistent practice\, leading to diminished effectiveness and staff burnout. \nThis program leverages proven implementation strategies—such as coaching\, data-driven feedback\, and responsive adaptation—to ensure that evidence-informed practices are not only learned but consistently applied and sustained over time. A recent study demonstrated evidence that supervisors who used effective strategies in supervision had stronger relationships with supervisees\, which\, in turn\, were associated with lower supervisee intent to leave their position. Participants will gain practical tools to align supervision with licensure standards\, foster reflective practice\, and build resilience within their teams. \nProgram Highlights: \n\n3-hour initial training plus 3 individual and 6 group coaching sessions\nTotal commitment: 18 hours over seven months\nSmall cohort of 6–8 peers for meaningful engagement\n18 CE credits available\n\nTrainer: Mimi Choy-Brown\, PhD\, MSW \nSeries & Coaching Schedule\n**Please note that participants can choose the date and time for their 1-hour individual coaching sessions. The event calendar won’t reflect all the time and date options available for these sessions\, so please refer to the scheduling grid below to select the date/time for your individual coaching sessions if you are accepted into the Clinical Supervision Learning Community.  \n\n\n\nDate\nTime (CT / ET)\nSession Type\n\n\n\n\nJune 2\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET\nInitial Training Session\n\n\nJune 16 or June 23\n1 hour sign up\, flexible between 9:00-3:00 pm CT\nIndividual Coaching Session\n\n\nJuly 7\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nAugust 11\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nSeptember 1\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nOctober 6\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nOctober 13 or \nOctober 20th\n1 hour sign up\, flexible between 9:00-3:00 pm CT\nIndividual Coaching Session\n\n\nNovember 3\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nDecember 1\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nDecember 8 or \nDecember 15th\n1 hour sign up\, flexible between 9:00-3:00 pm CT\nIndividual Coaching Session\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nUnderstand skill rehearsal and data-based feedback supervision strategies and how to apply them within their own supervision practice\nIdentify an individualized developmental supervision plan\nDevelop skills in promoting fidelity to evidence-based practices through data-based fidelity feedback and rehearsal of evidence-based practice techniques in supervision\nDevelop a structure for supervision sessions that fosters reflection and adaptation as needed for the application of evidence-based practices in the context of each client.\nBuild community and connections with peer supervisors through engagement in the initial training and 6 months of coaching sessions.\n\nStanford Continuing Medical Education (CME)\nDISCLOSURE STATEMENT \nStanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. \nThe content of this activity is not related to products or the business lines of an ACCME-defined ineligible company. Hence\, there are no relevant financial relationships with an ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity. \nACCREDITATION STATEMENT \nIn support of improving patient care\, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nAmerican Medical Association (AMA)  \nStanford Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nAmerican Psychological Association (APA) \nContinuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. \nASWB Approved Continuing Education Credit (ACE) – Social Work Credit \nAs a Jointly Accredited Organization\, Stanford Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations\, not individual courses\, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards have the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this activity receive 18 continuing education credits. \nQuestions? Email: stanfordcme@stanford.edu
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/clinical-supervision-learning-community/2026-12-01/
CATEGORIES:Midwest
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SUMMARY:Fidelity in Peer Support Programming
DESCRIPTION:Important: This learning community accepts applications on a rolling basis. Applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year. Because of how our event calendar is configured\, this opportunity appears on the calendar on the first Tuesday of each month; however\, this does not represent a program start date. Cohort start dates are scheduled based on organizational readiness and participant interest. \nThe Fidelity in Peer Support Programming Learning Community is designed for organizations that employ or collaborate with peer supporters to provide Peer Services. Please fill out all the answers as best as you can\, even if you are unsure if your response would qualify you for the cohort. \nThrough guided discussions\, scenario analysis\, and collaborative planning\, participants will explore the unique role of peer support in contrast to other support roles\, examine internal dynamics\, and develop strategies to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of peer support services. \nParticipants will reflect on their organizational practices\, share real-world experiences\, and co-create action plans to support peer supporters while avoiding role drift. The series will also include breakout sessions for deeper dialogue and policy planning\, ensuring that peer support remains true to its values while aligning with organizational goals. \nThis cohort has three sessions and a workbook to complete. \n\nSession 1:  What Makes Peer Support Unique?\nSession 2:  Keeping Peer Roles on Track\nSession 3:  Building a Plan for Organizational Success\n\nInterested in joining? Complete the application below\, and a member of our team will follow up to discuss whether the program is a good fit for your organization. \n  \nMultiple people from each organization will be able to join the cohort\, though at least one must be in a leadership/supervisory position. \nIf accepted into the cohort\, you will be assigned work to complete before the first session. This will be utilized during the first session.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/fidelity-in-peer-support-programming/2026-12-01/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T143000
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CREATED:20260826T031340Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Implementation Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Applications are due Friday\, September 25. We will notify applicants by Tuesday\, September 29. \nAre you thinking about integrating peer support services into your organization — or looking to strengthen and expand the peer support services you already offer? Join us for this Community of Practice (COP)\, a facilitated series designed to help your team turn ideas into a concrete\, ready-to-implement plan for integrating peer support services into your organization’s everyday workflow. \nWe’ll be using tools from the NIATx process improvement model throughout — completing an organizational self-assessment\, defining clear aims\, mapping out where peer support services fit within your workflow\, and designing small pilot tests\, wrapping up with a clear written plan. This series doesn’t focus on how to deliver peer support services — it’s about building the roadmap to get there. \nWe encourage you to bring a small team of key players from your organization\, since you’ll be working with colleagues between sessions to gather input\, test ideas\, and build buy-in. This series builds from session to session\, so in order for the project to have its intended impact and be successful\, please plan to have at least 2 team members in attendance throughout. \nHow it works:\nTeams meet every 2 weeks for a facilitated session\, with structured assignments to complete in between. Each team works independently on its own organization’s plan while learning alongside other organizations in the cohort. Across the full COP\, attendees can expect 9 hours of live session time and approximately 25–30 hours of outside-session work\, spread across 6 sessions over roughly 2 months. In order to provide a hands on implementation support experience\, we are accepting a maximum of 25 teams for this community of practice. \nTRAINING SCHEDULE: \nSession 1: October 6\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 2: October 20\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 3: November 3\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 4: November 17\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 5: December 1\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 6: December 15\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nPrepare to integrate peer support services into your everyday workflow\nLearn and utilize NIATx process improvement tools\nDevelop a roadmap for implementing peer support services\n\nCERTIFICATES: \nRegistrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training. \nPRESENTERS: \nKris Kelly and Mirna Herrara\, M.A.\, MT-BC\, CPS\, CRP
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/peer-support-implementation-community-of-practice/2026-12-01/
CATEGORIES:Midwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T153000
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CREATED:20261014T173457Z
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SUMMARY:Design with a Purpose: Creating Marketing Materials that Drive Impact
DESCRIPTION:Design with a Purpose is a three-part regional learning session that provides beginner-friendly strategies for creating clear\, accessible\, and effective communication materials.   \nDesigned for behavioral health providers\, organizational leaders\, peer organizations\, and community partners\, this series will help participants improve how they communicate information about their programs\, services\, and resources. want practical design tools they can apply right away. Each 30-minute session will focus on a different aspect of effective design\, providing beginner-friendly tips and examples that participants can apply to their own materials without formal design training or dedicated communications support.  \n  \nThe series will cover three topics:  \nSession 1: Design Fundamentals  \nUsing visual hierarchy\, layout\, and typography to develop material that communicates the organization clearly.  \nSession 2: Accessibility in design   \nCreating more inclusive materials through accessible color choices\, plain language\, and readable text.  \nSession 3: Designing for Communication Channels   \nAdapting content and design for flyers\, newsletters\, social media\, webpages and other formats.  \nOpen Office Hours\nFollowing each session\, participants are invited to a 15-minute office hours led by Communications experts Kendall Bledsoe and Victoria Kelley to discuss their organization’s communications material. \nSession Dates\nWednesday\, November 11 at 3-3:30 pm CT; Office hours 3:30 – 3:45 pm CT  \nWednesday\, November 18 at 3 pm CT; Office hours 3:30 – 3:45 pm CT  \nWednesday\, December 2 at 3 pm CT; Office hours 3:30 – 3:45 pm CT  \n 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/design-with-a-purpose-creating-marketing-materials-that-drive-impact-2/2026-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T173311Z
CREATED:20260331T223425Z
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SUMMARY:Clinical Supervision Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:The application period for this event is now closed.\nThis is a regional event for organizations and practitioners in HHS Regions 5 and 7 \n(IA\, IL\, IN\, KS\, MI\, MN\, MO\, NE\, OH\, and WI). \n______________________________ \nElevate Your Supervision Practice — and Earn 18 CEUs!\nAccepting applications through May 15th\, 2026.  Space is limited—apply now! \nAcceptance letters will be sent by May 22\, 2026. \nAre you ready to strengthen your supervision skills\, support your team more effectively\, and earn 18 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)? \nThe Clinical Supervision Learning Community is a 7-month\, expert-led program designed for clinical supervisors working in fast-paced\, resource-limited community mental health settings. This unique opportunity combines interactive training\, individualized coaching\, and peer learning to help supervisors implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) while fostering workforce resilience and retention. \nWhy is this important?\nImplementation science demonstrates that successful adoption and sustainability of EBPs require more than initial training—they depend on structured\, ongoing support. Clinical supervision is one of the most effective implementation strategies for bridging the gap between research and practice. Supervisors act as key “implementation champions\,” reinforcing fidelity\, troubleshooting barriers\, and promoting continuous quality improvement. Without supervision informed by these principles\, EBPs often fail to translate into consistent practice\, leading to diminished effectiveness and staff burnout. \nThis program leverages proven implementation strategies—such as coaching\, data-driven feedback\, and responsive adaptation—to ensure that evidence-informed practices are not only learned but consistently applied and sustained over time. A recent study demonstrated evidence that supervisors who used effective strategies in supervision had stronger relationships with supervisees\, which\, in turn\, were associated with lower supervisee intent to leave their position. Participants will gain practical tools to align supervision with licensure standards\, foster reflective practice\, and build resilience within their teams. \nProgram Highlights: \n\n3-hour initial training plus 3 individual and 6 group coaching sessions\nTotal commitment: 18 hours over seven months\nSmall cohort of 6–8 peers for meaningful engagement\n18 CE credits available\n\nTrainer: Mimi Choy-Brown\, PhD\, MSW \nSeries & Coaching Schedule\n**Please note that participants can choose the date and time for their 1-hour individual coaching sessions. The event calendar won’t reflect all the time and date options available for these sessions\, so please refer to the scheduling grid below to select the date/time for your individual coaching sessions if you are accepted into the Clinical Supervision Learning Community.  \n\n\n\nDate\nTime (CT / ET)\nSession Type\n\n\n\n\nJune 2\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET\nInitial Training Session\n\n\nJune 16 or June 23\n1 hour sign up\, flexible between 9:00-3:00 pm CT\nIndividual Coaching Session\n\n\nJuly 7\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nAugust 11\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nSeptember 1\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nOctober 6\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nOctober 13 or \nOctober 20th\n1 hour sign up\, flexible between 9:00-3:00 pm CT\nIndividual Coaching Session\n\n\nNovember 3\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nDecember 1\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nGroup Coaching Session\n\n\nDecember 8 or \nDecember 15th\n1 hour sign up\, flexible between 9:00-3:00 pm CT\nIndividual Coaching Session\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nUnderstand skill rehearsal and data-based feedback supervision strategies and how to apply them within their own supervision practice\nIdentify an individualized developmental supervision plan\nDevelop skills in promoting fidelity to evidence-based practices through data-based fidelity feedback and rehearsal of evidence-based practice techniques in supervision\nDevelop a structure for supervision sessions that fosters reflection and adaptation as needed for the application of evidence-based practices in the context of each client.\nBuild community and connections with peer supervisors through engagement in the initial training and 6 months of coaching sessions.\n\nStanford Continuing Medical Education (CME)\nDISCLOSURE STATEMENT \nStanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. \nThe content of this activity is not related to products or the business lines of an ACCME-defined ineligible company. Hence\, there are no relevant financial relationships with an ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity. \nACCREDITATION STATEMENT \nIn support of improving patient care\, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nAmerican Medical Association (AMA)  \nStanford Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nAmerican Psychological Association (APA) \nContinuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. \nASWB Approved Continuing Education Credit (ACE) – Social Work Credit \nAs a Jointly Accredited Organization\, Stanford Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations\, not individual courses\, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards have the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this activity receive 18 continuing education credits. \nQuestions? Email: stanfordcme@stanford.edu
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/clinical-supervision-learning-community/2026-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Midwest
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DTSTAMP:20261009T205213Z
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SUMMARY:Identifying and Addressing Underlying Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout: A Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:APPLY NOW! Applications close on Friday\, October 16. \nEight-session series: October 20\, 2026 – February 23\, 2027 \nThis virtual community of practice is open to all states and territories. \nAre you a leader in a school or school district who is concerned about staff well-being? Are you interested in identifying what is causing stress and burnout among school staff\, and then developing a feasible and effective strategy to address it? Join us for this Community of Practice (COP)\, a facilitated series designed to help your team develop a concrete plan to strengthen school staff well-being. \nWe will be applying tools and resources from the Midwest Center for School Mental Health’s toolkit\, Building the Conditions for Staff Well-Being: A Toolkit for Addressing the Root Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout. Over our 8 sessions\, we will be developing strategies to strengthen organizational readiness and leadership support\, creating an effective design team to oversee this work\, documenting staff experiences\, exploring the root causes of staff stress and burnout\, and launching a small pilot test of an evidence-based strategy to strengthen well-being. Participants will complete the series ready to develop a plan for a larger-scale effort to promote well-being in your school or district. \nOverview\nSchool staff stress and burnout have rapidly worsened in recent years\, with growing concerns about workload\, staffing shortages\, student behavioral and mental health needs\, and other factors. However\, there are ways to effectively identify and address the underlying causes of staff stress. This learning community will engage in a process to understand staff experiences\, conduct a root cause analysis to identify sources of stress\, and pilot test strategies to reduce staff stress. Our focus is on changing organizational conditions that contribute to stress and burnout\, rather than individual strategies for self-care or stress management. \nOur approach is heavily grounded in human-centered design and implementation science\, resulting in an approach that centers staff voice\, addresses causes rather than symptoms\, aligns with local contexts and feasibility\, learns through testing and adaptation\, promotes transparent communication\, and builds the conditions for successful implementation and systems change. \nParticipants will engage in eight 1.5-hour biweekly facilitated sessions that blend community engagement\, presentations\, and peer learning. We encourage you to bring a small team of key players from your organization(including at least one school or district-level administrator)\, since you’ll be working with colleagues between sessions to gather input\, test ideas\, and build buy-in. This series builds from session to session\, so please plan to have at least 2 team members in attendance at each session. \nStructured assignments will be completed between sessions. Each team will work independently on their plan for their school or district\, while learning alongside other organizations in the cohort. Attendees can expect 12 hours of live learning sessions and approximately 60-80 hours of outside-session work across four months of expert-led technical assistance through this series. \nSeries Schedule:\nTuesdays\, noon–1:30 p.m. ET / 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CT\nOctober 20: Setting the Stage\nNovember 10: Building a Team\nNovember 24: Gathering Staff Input\nDecember 8: Gathering Staff Input\, cont.\n*Holiday Break*\nJanuary 12: Setting Priorities\nJanuary 26: Selecting Strategies\nFebruary 9: Developing a Pilot Plan\nFebruary 23: Planning for Next Steps \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nStrengthen organizational conditions to promote success (such as readiness\, leadership support\, and a strong team)\nCollect staff input and prioritize the most significant causes of school staff stress and burnout\nDevelop and launch a pilot test of a strategy designed to reduce stress and burnout\nDevelop a roadmap for an organization-wide staff well-being initiative\n\nCERTIFICATES: \nRegistrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.  \nPRESENTERS: Cheryl Holm-Hansen\, PhD\, and Mark Sander\, PsyD\, Midwest Center for School Mental Health \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/identifying-and-addressing-underlying-causes-of-school-staff-stress-burnout-a-community-of-practice/2026-12-08/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145119Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Implementation Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Applications are due Friday\, September 25. We will notify applicants by Tuesday\, September 29. \nAre you thinking about integrating peer support services into your organization — or looking to strengthen and expand the peer support services you already offer? Join us for this Community of Practice (COP)\, a facilitated series designed to help your team turn ideas into a concrete\, ready-to-implement plan for integrating peer support services into your organization’s everyday workflow. \nWe’ll be using tools from the NIATx process improvement model throughout — completing an organizational self-assessment\, defining clear aims\, mapping out where peer support services fit within your workflow\, and designing small pilot tests\, wrapping up with a clear written plan. This series doesn’t focus on how to deliver peer support services — it’s about building the roadmap to get there. \nWe encourage you to bring a small team of key players from your organization\, since you’ll be working with colleagues between sessions to gather input\, test ideas\, and build buy-in. This series builds from session to session\, so in order for the project to have its intended impact and be successful\, please plan to have at least 2 team members in attendance throughout. \nHow it works:\nTeams meet every 2 weeks for a facilitated session\, with structured assignments to complete in between. Each team works independently on its own organization’s plan while learning alongside other organizations in the cohort. Across the full COP\, attendees can expect 9 hours of live session time and approximately 25–30 hours of outside-session work\, spread across 6 sessions over roughly 2 months. In order to provide a hands on implementation support experience\, we are accepting a maximum of 25 teams for this community of practice. \nTRAINING SCHEDULE: \nSession 1: October 6\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 2: October 20\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 3: November 3\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 4: November 17\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 5: December 1\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET\nSession 6: December 15\, 2026\, 1:00-2:30 PM CT / 2:00-3:30 PM ET \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nPrepare to integrate peer support services into your everyday workflow\nLearn and utilize NIATx process improvement tools\nDevelop a roadmap for implementing peer support services\n\nCERTIFICATES: \nRegistrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training. \nPRESENTERS: \nKris Kelly and Mirna Herrara\, M.A.\, MT-BC\, CPS\, CRP
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/peer-support-implementation-community-of-practice/2026-12-15/
CATEGORIES:Midwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270112T123000
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SUMMARY:Identifying and Addressing Underlying Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout: A Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:APPLY NOW! Applications close on Friday\, October 16. \nEight-session series: October 20\, 2026 – February 23\, 2027 \nThis virtual community of practice is open to all states and territories. \nAre you a leader in a school or school district who is concerned about staff well-being? Are you interested in identifying what is causing stress and burnout among school staff\, and then developing a feasible and effective strategy to address it? Join us for this Community of Practice (COP)\, a facilitated series designed to help your team develop a concrete plan to strengthen school staff well-being. \nWe will be applying tools and resources from the Midwest Center for School Mental Health’s toolkit\, Building the Conditions for Staff Well-Being: A Toolkit for Addressing the Root Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout. Over our 8 sessions\, we will be developing strategies to strengthen organizational readiness and leadership support\, creating an effective design team to oversee this work\, documenting staff experiences\, exploring the root causes of staff stress and burnout\, and launching a small pilot test of an evidence-based strategy to strengthen well-being. Participants will complete the series ready to develop a plan for a larger-scale effort to promote well-being in your school or district. \nOverview\nSchool staff stress and burnout have rapidly worsened in recent years\, with growing concerns about workload\, staffing shortages\, student behavioral and mental health needs\, and other factors. However\, there are ways to effectively identify and address the underlying causes of staff stress. This learning community will engage in a process to understand staff experiences\, conduct a root cause analysis to identify sources of stress\, and pilot test strategies to reduce staff stress. Our focus is on changing organizational conditions that contribute to stress and burnout\, rather than individual strategies for self-care or stress management. \nOur approach is heavily grounded in human-centered design and implementation science\, resulting in an approach that centers staff voice\, addresses causes rather than symptoms\, aligns with local contexts and feasibility\, learns through testing and adaptation\, promotes transparent communication\, and builds the conditions for successful implementation and systems change. \nParticipants will engage in eight 1.5-hour biweekly facilitated sessions that blend community engagement\, presentations\, and peer learning. We encourage you to bring a small team of key players from your organization(including at least one school or district-level administrator)\, since you’ll be working with colleagues between sessions to gather input\, test ideas\, and build buy-in. This series builds from session to session\, so please plan to have at least 2 team members in attendance at each session. \nStructured assignments will be completed between sessions. Each team will work independently on their plan for their school or district\, while learning alongside other organizations in the cohort. Attendees can expect 12 hours of live learning sessions and approximately 60-80 hours of outside-session work across four months of expert-led technical assistance through this series. \nSeries Schedule:\nTuesdays\, noon–1:30 p.m. ET / 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CT\nOctober 20: Setting the Stage\nNovember 10: Building a Team\nNovember 24: Gathering Staff Input\nDecember 8: Gathering Staff Input\, cont.\n*Holiday Break*\nJanuary 12: Setting Priorities\nJanuary 26: Selecting Strategies\nFebruary 9: Developing a Pilot Plan\nFebruary 23: Planning for Next Steps \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nStrengthen organizational conditions to promote success (such as readiness\, leadership support\, and a strong team)\nCollect staff input and prioritize the most significant causes of school staff stress and burnout\nDevelop and launch a pilot test of a strategy designed to reduce stress and burnout\nDevelop a roadmap for an organization-wide staff well-being initiative\n\nCERTIFICATES: \nRegistrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.  \nPRESENTERS: Cheryl Holm-Hansen\, PhD\, and Mark Sander\, PsyD\, Midwest Center for School Mental Health \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/identifying-and-addressing-underlying-causes-of-school-staff-stress-burnout-a-community-of-practice/2027-01-12/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:Fidelity\, Not Formula: Balancing Treatment Integrity and Flexibility in EBP Implementation (Learning Community)
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Atlantic and Caribbean Hub is pleased to offer a structured learning community for organizational leaders and clinical supervisors focused on understanding\, measuring\, and sustainably integrating evidence-based practice (EBP) fidelity into organizational workflows. When implementing EBPs\, organizations often struggle to balance model compliance with real-world clinical realities. This initiative moves beyond rigid compliance to help leaders build data-driven systems that respect model integrity\, clinical workflows\, and center client needs. \nParticipants will engage in a series of collective workshops with individualized consultation for up to five organizations. The curriculum includes: \n\n\nFriday\, Oct. 2\, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET\nA joint 2-hour Foundational Webinar exploring the core components of EBP fidelity and data integration \n\n\nOct. 14 through Nov. 1\nIndividual 1-hour Organizational Needs Assessment to review current practices \n\n\nMonday\, Nov. 16\, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET\nA 2-hour Brainstorming Workshop for cross-organizational sharing \n\n\nDec. 2 through Dec. 20\n1-hour Individual Consultation to co-develop a tailored measurement plan at each organization \n\n\nFriday\, Jan. 15\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nA final 2-hour Plan Workshop to finalize implementation details \n\n\nTotal time commitment per organization is up to 8 hours (6 hours as a community\, 2 hours with each organizational team).\nApplication deadline is Sept. 25\, 2026. \nThis event is being offered to HHS Regions 1 and 2 (ME\, NH\, VT\, MA\, CT\, RI\, NY\, NJ\, PR\, USVI).
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/fidelity-not-formula-balancing-treatment-integrity-and-flexibility-in-ebp-implementation-learning-community/2027-01-15/
CATEGORIES:Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean
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UID:10000702-1800961200-1800966600@www.cmhisupport.org
SUMMARY:Identifying and Addressing Underlying Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout: A Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:APPLY NOW! Applications close on Friday\, October 16. \nEight-session series: October 20\, 2026 – February 23\, 2027 \nThis virtual community of practice is open to all states and territories. \nAre you a leader in a school or school district who is concerned about staff well-being? Are you interested in identifying what is causing stress and burnout among school staff\, and then developing a feasible and effective strategy to address it? Join us for this Community of Practice (COP)\, a facilitated series designed to help your team develop a concrete plan to strengthen school staff well-being. \nWe will be applying tools and resources from the Midwest Center for School Mental Health’s toolkit\, Building the Conditions for Staff Well-Being: A Toolkit for Addressing the Root Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout. Over our 8 sessions\, we will be developing strategies to strengthen organizational readiness and leadership support\, creating an effective design team to oversee this work\, documenting staff experiences\, exploring the root causes of staff stress and burnout\, and launching a small pilot test of an evidence-based strategy to strengthen well-being. Participants will complete the series ready to develop a plan for a larger-scale effort to promote well-being in your school or district. \nOverview\nSchool staff stress and burnout have rapidly worsened in recent years\, with growing concerns about workload\, staffing shortages\, student behavioral and mental health needs\, and other factors. However\, there are ways to effectively identify and address the underlying causes of staff stress. This learning community will engage in a process to understand staff experiences\, conduct a root cause analysis to identify sources of stress\, and pilot test strategies to reduce staff stress. Our focus is on changing organizational conditions that contribute to stress and burnout\, rather than individual strategies for self-care or stress management. \nOur approach is heavily grounded in human-centered design and implementation science\, resulting in an approach that centers staff voice\, addresses causes rather than symptoms\, aligns with local contexts and feasibility\, learns through testing and adaptation\, promotes transparent communication\, and builds the conditions for successful implementation and systems change. \nParticipants will engage in eight 1.5-hour biweekly facilitated sessions that blend community engagement\, presentations\, and peer learning. We encourage you to bring a small team of key players from your organization(including at least one school or district-level administrator)\, since you’ll be working with colleagues between sessions to gather input\, test ideas\, and build buy-in. This series builds from session to session\, so please plan to have at least 2 team members in attendance at each session. \nStructured assignments will be completed between sessions. Each team will work independently on their plan for their school or district\, while learning alongside other organizations in the cohort. Attendees can expect 12 hours of live learning sessions and approximately 60-80 hours of outside-session work across four months of expert-led technical assistance through this series. \nSeries Schedule:\nTuesdays\, noon–1:30 p.m. ET / 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CT\nOctober 20: Setting the Stage\nNovember 10: Building a Team\nNovember 24: Gathering Staff Input\nDecember 8: Gathering Staff Input\, cont.\n*Holiday Break*\nJanuary 12: Setting Priorities\nJanuary 26: Selecting Strategies\nFebruary 9: Developing a Pilot Plan\nFebruary 23: Planning for Next Steps \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nStrengthen organizational conditions to promote success (such as readiness\, leadership support\, and a strong team)\nCollect staff input and prioritize the most significant causes of school staff stress and burnout\nDevelop and launch a pilot test of a strategy designed to reduce stress and burnout\nDevelop a roadmap for an organization-wide staff well-being initiative\n\nCERTIFICATES: \nRegistrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.  \nPRESENTERS: Cheryl Holm-Hansen\, PhD\, and Mark Sander\, PsyD\, Midwest Center for School Mental Health \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/identifying-and-addressing-underlying-causes-of-school-staff-stress-burnout-a-community-of-practice/2027-01-26/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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UID:10000703-1802170800-1802176200@www.cmhisupport.org
SUMMARY:Identifying and Addressing Underlying Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout: A Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:APPLY NOW! Applications close on Friday\, October 16. \nEight-session series: October 20\, 2026 – February 23\, 2027 \nThis virtual community of practice is open to all states and territories. \nAre you a leader in a school or school district who is concerned about staff well-being? Are you interested in identifying what is causing stress and burnout among school staff\, and then developing a feasible and effective strategy to address it? Join us for this Community of Practice (COP)\, a facilitated series designed to help your team develop a concrete plan to strengthen school staff well-being. \nWe will be applying tools and resources from the Midwest Center for School Mental Health’s toolkit\, Building the Conditions for Staff Well-Being: A Toolkit for Addressing the Root Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout. Over our 8 sessions\, we will be developing strategies to strengthen organizational readiness and leadership support\, creating an effective design team to oversee this work\, documenting staff experiences\, exploring the root causes of staff stress and burnout\, and launching a small pilot test of an evidence-based strategy to strengthen well-being. Participants will complete the series ready to develop a plan for a larger-scale effort to promote well-being in your school or district. \nOverview\nSchool staff stress and burnout have rapidly worsened in recent years\, with growing concerns about workload\, staffing shortages\, student behavioral and mental health needs\, and other factors. However\, there are ways to effectively identify and address the underlying causes of staff stress. This learning community will engage in a process to understand staff experiences\, conduct a root cause analysis to identify sources of stress\, and pilot test strategies to reduce staff stress. Our focus is on changing organizational conditions that contribute to stress and burnout\, rather than individual strategies for self-care or stress management. \nOur approach is heavily grounded in human-centered design and implementation science\, resulting in an approach that centers staff voice\, addresses causes rather than symptoms\, aligns with local contexts and feasibility\, learns through testing and adaptation\, promotes transparent communication\, and builds the conditions for successful implementation and systems change. \nParticipants will engage in eight 1.5-hour biweekly facilitated sessions that blend community engagement\, presentations\, and peer learning. We encourage you to bring a small team of key players from your organization(including at least one school or district-level administrator)\, since you’ll be working with colleagues between sessions to gather input\, test ideas\, and build buy-in. This series builds from session to session\, so please plan to have at least 2 team members in attendance at each session. \nStructured assignments will be completed between sessions. Each team will work independently on their plan for their school or district\, while learning alongside other organizations in the cohort. Attendees can expect 12 hours of live learning sessions and approximately 60-80 hours of outside-session work across four months of expert-led technical assistance through this series. \nSeries Schedule:\nTuesdays\, noon–1:30 p.m. ET / 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CT\nOctober 20: Setting the Stage\nNovember 10: Building a Team\nNovember 24: Gathering Staff Input\nDecember 8: Gathering Staff Input\, cont.\n*Holiday Break*\nJanuary 12: Setting Priorities\nJanuary 26: Selecting Strategies\nFebruary 9: Developing a Pilot Plan\nFebruary 23: Planning for Next Steps \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nStrengthen organizational conditions to promote success (such as readiness\, leadership support\, and a strong team)\nCollect staff input and prioritize the most significant causes of school staff stress and burnout\nDevelop and launch a pilot test of a strategy designed to reduce stress and burnout\nDevelop a roadmap for an organization-wide staff well-being initiative\n\nCERTIFICATES: \nRegistrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.  \nPRESENTERS: Cheryl Holm-Hansen\, PhD\, and Mark Sander\, PsyD\, Midwest Center for School Mental Health \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/identifying-and-addressing-underlying-causes-of-school-staff-stress-burnout-a-community-of-practice/2027-02-09/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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UID:10000704-1803380400-1803385800@www.cmhisupport.org
SUMMARY:Identifying and Addressing Underlying Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout: A Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:APPLY NOW! Applications close on Friday\, October 16. \nEight-session series: October 20\, 2026 – February 23\, 2027 \nThis virtual community of practice is open to all states and territories. \nAre you a leader in a school or school district who is concerned about staff well-being? Are you interested in identifying what is causing stress and burnout among school staff\, and then developing a feasible and effective strategy to address it? Join us for this Community of Practice (COP)\, a facilitated series designed to help your team develop a concrete plan to strengthen school staff well-being. \nWe will be applying tools and resources from the Midwest Center for School Mental Health’s toolkit\, Building the Conditions for Staff Well-Being: A Toolkit for Addressing the Root Causes of School Staff Stress and Burnout. Over our 8 sessions\, we will be developing strategies to strengthen organizational readiness and leadership support\, creating an effective design team to oversee this work\, documenting staff experiences\, exploring the root causes of staff stress and burnout\, and launching a small pilot test of an evidence-based strategy to strengthen well-being. Participants will complete the series ready to develop a plan for a larger-scale effort to promote well-being in your school or district. \nOverview\nSchool staff stress and burnout have rapidly worsened in recent years\, with growing concerns about workload\, staffing shortages\, student behavioral and mental health needs\, and other factors. However\, there are ways to effectively identify and address the underlying causes of staff stress. This learning community will engage in a process to understand staff experiences\, conduct a root cause analysis to identify sources of stress\, and pilot test strategies to reduce staff stress. Our focus is on changing organizational conditions that contribute to stress and burnout\, rather than individual strategies for self-care or stress management. \nOur approach is heavily grounded in human-centered design and implementation science\, resulting in an approach that centers staff voice\, addresses causes rather than symptoms\, aligns with local contexts and feasibility\, learns through testing and adaptation\, promotes transparent communication\, and builds the conditions for successful implementation and systems change. \nParticipants will engage in eight 1.5-hour biweekly facilitated sessions that blend community engagement\, presentations\, and peer learning. We encourage you to bring a small team of key players from your organization(including at least one school or district-level administrator)\, since you’ll be working with colleagues between sessions to gather input\, test ideas\, and build buy-in. This series builds from session to session\, so please plan to have at least 2 team members in attendance at each session. \nStructured assignments will be completed between sessions. Each team will work independently on their plan for their school or district\, while learning alongside other organizations in the cohort. Attendees can expect 12 hours of live learning sessions and approximately 60-80 hours of outside-session work across four months of expert-led technical assistance through this series. \nSeries Schedule:\nTuesdays\, noon–1:30 p.m. ET / 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CT\nOctober 20: Setting the Stage\nNovember 10: Building a Team\nNovember 24: Gathering Staff Input\nDecember 8: Gathering Staff Input\, cont.\n*Holiday Break*\nJanuary 12: Setting Priorities\nJanuary 26: Selecting Strategies\nFebruary 9: Developing a Pilot Plan\nFebruary 23: Planning for Next Steps \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nStrengthen organizational conditions to promote success (such as readiness\, leadership support\, and a strong team)\nCollect staff input and prioritize the most significant causes of school staff stress and burnout\nDevelop and launch a pilot test of a strategy designed to reduce stress and burnout\nDevelop a roadmap for an organization-wide staff well-being initiative\n\nCERTIFICATES: \nRegistrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.  \nPRESENTERS: Cheryl Holm-Hansen\, PhD\, and Mark Sander\, PsyD\, Midwest Center for School Mental Health \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/identifying-and-addressing-underlying-causes-of-school-staff-stress-burnout-a-community-of-practice/2027-02-23/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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