PAST SESSIONS & RESOURCES
Supporting the Whole Child
2026
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Session 1 - A WSCC Framework for Practice and Collaboration - April 8, 2026
About the Session:
Co-facilitated by a child psychologist and an education specialist, this session will explore how brain health, environment, and everyday practice intersect across disciplines. Participants will also learn what to expect from the series, including our interactive, case-based approach and opportunities to engage with peers across sectors. This session will focus on key WSCC areas, including Social and Emotional Climate, Counseling/Psychological Services, and Family Engagement.
Presenters:
- Eve-Lynn Nelson, Child Psychologist and Executive Director of Telehealth ROCKS
- Laurie Krom, Education Specialist and Training & Quality Improvement Director of Telehealth ROCKS
Session Materials:
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the WSCC (Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child) framework and its relevance to supporting children’s health and development
- Identify how multiple systems, including education, healthcare, families, and community organizations, contribute to whole-child outcomes
- Explain how an interdisciplinary, case-based learning approach supports real-world application across settings
- Describe the structure of the ECHO series and how to actively participate in ongoing sessions including case discussions and peer learning
Resources:
- WSCC Learning Modules (SOPHE) – includes handouts and practical tools
- CDC WSCC Overview Video – youth-focused, helpful intro/refresher
- CDC Strategies for Applying the WSCC Model
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Session 2 - Supporting Youth Substance Use Prevention and Early Interventions in Schools and Communities - April 30, 2026
About the Session:
How can schools and communities identify and respond to early signs of substance use among youth? In this interactive session, participants will explore practical approaches to early identification and intervention, with a focus on real-world implementation in school and community settings. Through a case-based discussion, participants will engage in interdisciplinary problem-solving and learn strategies they can apply in their own work. This session will focus on key WSCC areas, including Social and Emotional Climate and Counseling/Psychological Services.
Presenters:
- Carolyn J. Swenson, MSPH, MSN, RN, Independent Consultant
- Hildie Cohen, MEd, MA, Senior Research Director, NORC at the University of Chicago
Session Materials:
Learning Objectives:
- Describe approaches to early identification and response to youth substance use in school and community settings
- Identify practical strategies for implementing structured screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) approaches across systems
- Apply interdisciplinary problem-solving to real-world challenges related to youth substance use prevention and early intervention
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