S2S ECHO Professional Learning Community
A four-part series designed for MCEC Student 2 Student Sponsors and School Professionals
This ECHO series addresses student behavioral health and well-being through components of the S2S program. Each session will provide evidence-informed practices and a case study featuring a current S2S sponsor and/or team member. Register for the series or join the cohort at any time.
- Session 1 – Effective New Student Orientations
- Session 2 – S2S and Unique Transitioning Student Populations
- Session 3 – Creating Connections with Effective Communication
- Session 4 – Supporting Behavioral Health and Inclusion for Diverse Student Populations
Each session is held virtually on the 4th Tuesday of each month, February-May, 3:30-4:30 p.m. EST
Session 1 – Effective New Student Orientations
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Hosting a New Student Orientation can reduce anxiety, stress, and fear for incoming students and parents. Learn the components of an effective new student orientation from a seasoned S2S Sponsor and their students.
- Objectives:
- Understand the potential behavioral health impacts of changing schools.
- Identify ways to reduce anxiety, stress, and fear through a new student orientation.
- Learn the components of an effective new student orientation
Session 2 – S2S and Unique Transitioning Student Populations
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Peer-to-peer transition support programs offer all transitioning students an opportunity to thrive on a new campus. Learn how S2S can support other student populations beyond military-connected youth and hear from an S2S Sponsor and their student about their unique experience as a new student.
- Objectives:
- Understand the unique needs of different transitioning student populations.
- Identify specific welcoming practices that can be used for different transitioning student populations.
- Learn how to implement effective school-wide welcoming practices.
Session 3 – Creating Connections with Effective Communication
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Student and adult relationships benefit from effective communication. Learn how to use foundational communication skills to actively listen, build relationships, foster understanding, and create connections with and between students.
- Objectives:
- Identify how effective communication skills are used to create meaningful connections and build relationships.
- Learn the different components of effective communication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective communication skills.
Session 4 – Supporting Behavioral Health and Inclusion for Diverse Student Populations
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
S2S programs create welcoming environments that support students’ behavioral health and academic success. Learn how to foster a sense of belonging in your S2S programs and hear from students about how 100% acceptance has improved their school transitions.
- Objectives:
- Understand the unique experiences of diverse student sub-populations.
- Learn how to foster an environment of inclusion through welcoming practices.
- Identify opportunities for to support student wellbeing and behavioral health through your S2S program.
