ABC Summit

Review the Presentations from the 6th ABC Summit

The 6th ABC Summit was held on November 29 – December 1, 2022. The theme for the conference was Integrating Mental Health to Support the Whole Child You can access the video, slides, and handouts for each sessions at the following links.

2022 ABC Summit

In this opening session, we set the context with best practices for a high quality school mental health system and share the tools and resources available to support Texas districts and schools.

Session recordings can be viewed and materials downloaded at Shared Vision of Student and Educator Wellness

This session shares how the different divisions of TEA are contributing to school mental health and highlights different resources available to local districts and campuses.

Session recordings can be viewed and materials downloaded at TEA Connections and Resources.

In this session, district leaders across four communities share the universal supports that have been put in place for students through Project AWARE, the barriers they experienced, how they overcame those barriers, and some of their lessons for others.

Session recordings can be viewed and materials downloaded at Universal Supports through Project AWARE.

In this session, Round Rock ISD shares their model of collaboration between the district police force and mental health providers to support student success.

Session recordings can be viewed and materials downloaded at Rethinking School Policing.

In this session, an overview of the Communities In Schools (CIS) model is shared, followed by descriptions of how different local Texas affiliates have partnered with schools and community organizations in their regions to address the mental health needs of students and staff.

Session recordings can be viewed and materials downloaded at Communities In Schools: Building a Mental Health Foundation.

In this session of the 2022 ABC Summit, local districts and their regional partners share their experience in developing Tier 2 supports for students, including procedures to identify and support students at risk of suicide.

Session recordings can be viewed and materials downloaded at Tier 2 In-School Mental Health Services and Supports.

In this session, representatives from Texas Health and Human Services Commission provide an overview of children’s mental health services, substance use prevention and mental health promotion, and substance use treatment and recovery supports.

Session recordings can be viewed and materials downloaded at HHSC: Supporting Children and Families.

In this session, three regional entities share about the resources that they provide to school districts to support professional development, on-campus student support, and telehealth services.

Session recordings can be viewed and materials downloaded at Services and Supports Available to Students, Educators, and Families.

In this session of the 2022 ABC Summit, TEA’s Shane Sexton discusses the ways that the Safe Schools Division is partnering with the Mental and Behavioral Health team to ensure that districts have the processes and resources to address student needs.

Session recordings can be viewed and materials downloaded at School Safety.

In this session, different communities share ways that they have built strong partnerships between school districts and community treatment providers to meet the unique needs of the district and lessons in developing partnerships that last beyond specific individuals.

Session recordings can be viewed and materials downloaded at Strong Partnerships – Nurturing Collaborations.

Review the Presentations from the 5th ABC Summit

In September 2021 ABC Summit, the Texas Education Agency and planning partners hosted the 5th ABC Summit occurring virtually over five days. The theme for the conference was Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education: Schools Can! You can access the video and slides for each sessions, as well as the conference workbook, at the following links.

2021 Summit Presentations

In this opening session, we explore the role of leadership in setting the vision for school mental health in Texas. A leadership panel shared key lessons for creating sustainable impact.

Session recordings can be viewed and materials downloaded at Schools Can! Be Leaders for Resilience

While the disruptions caused by the pandemic have increased the urgency for schools to provide students with access to resources to support mental health and well-being, these supports need to be built on a foundation that outlasts the current moment. In this session, we examine opportunities to lead the development of a comprehensive school mental health system, using processes and tools that can stand the test of time. Session recordings can be viewed and materials downloaded at Schools Can! Reimagine How We Support Students.

National data to examine COVID-19’s effect on student mental health and well-being was shared along with an example of how Teen Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) promotes hope and healing for student wellness. Staff from multiple school districts shared their implementation of specific Tier 1 interventions and the positive effect it has had on students, their families, and staff. Lastly, panelists from two school districts highlighted their collaborative work on the Texas Advancing Suicide Safer Schools Roadmap to improve upon and strengthen their safe and supportive school program. Session recordings can be viewed and materials downloaded at Schools Can! Promote Healing and Hope for Students.

Fostering the academic success and wellness of students requires a coordinated effort among families, schools, and community partners. The pandemic has increased the urgency for building collaborations that support the resilience of our students, staff, families and communities. This session explored the role community partnerships play and highlighted different partnership opportunities within the state. Session recordings can be viewed and materials downloaded at Schools Can! Create Compassionate and Connected Communities.

This session discussed the topic of self-care and wellness in leadership, provided skills on SMART Resilience strategies, learning about best practices from Local Education Agencies across Texas, and developing an organizational wellness plan. Session recordings can be viewed and materials downloaded at Schools Can! Restore Staff Wellness.