Join Our Universal Mental Health Screening Professional Learning Community (PLC)

Via coaching, professional development, and technical assistance, districts and schools can successfully implement and sustain universal mental health screening initiatives.

PLC Objectives

  • Facilitate Targeted Professional Development: Equip school mental health (SMH) teams with a clear understanding of the core principles and best practices for universal mental health screening.

  • Provide Flexible Coaching Support: Offer both on-demand and scheduled coaching to guide SMH teams in designing and scaling screening initiatives—from pilot programs to full population-level implementation.

  • Develop and Share Practical Resources: Create and disseminate tools that streamline implementation, minimize workload for teams, and remove barriers to universal screening success.

  • Collaborate with District Leadership for Custom Solutions: Partner with district leaders to tailor screening approaches, including family engagement strategies such as parent/guardian communication and informational events, to foster community support and buy-in.

PLC Deliverables

  • Parent/Guardian Communication Templates: Ready-to-use materials for informing families about screening initiatives.

  • Informed Consents and Opt-Out Forms: Customizable documents to ensure compliance and transparency with stakeholders.

  • Overview of Universal Mental Health Screening Tools: A comprehensive introduction to a variety of evidence-based tools.

  • Web-Based Screening Tools and Data Tracking Resources: Optional digital platforms and templates for efficient implementation and monitoring.

  • Response Plans Based on Screening Results: Actionable strategies tailored to address findings and support student needs.

Supports & Services

  • Foundational Professional Development: Comprehensive training to equip educators with a deep understanding of the key components of a universal mental health screening system.

  • Ongoing Coaching and Technical Assistance: Continuous support to help schools and districts effectively scale and sustain screening practices.

  • Implementation Support with Continuous Quality Improvement: Guidance to integrate universal screening seamlessly, ensuring processes are refined and outcomes are maximized over time.

PLC Implementation Timeline

  1. Kick-Off Professional Development: A 2-hour interactive session scheduled at the start of each cohort to set the foundation for universal screening practices.

  2. Monthly Coaching and Technical Assistance: One-hour virtual meetings held monthly, providing ongoing support and guidance for a duration of 10 months.

  3. Individualized Coaching Sessions: Flexible, on-demand 30-minute sessions tailored to address specific needs or challenges in implementation.

  4. Achieve Full Implementation: Scaled universal screening successfully expanded to the desired population within one year of cohort participation.

  • Your Partnership, Our Promise: Giving Back with Every Collaboration.

    Each year, we commit a portion of our proceeds to organizations dedicated to addressing youth mental health, amplifying our shared impact.