00:16:14 Terissa Williams, MDE: Terissa Williams, Mississippi Department of Education 00:16:39 Erin Watts: Erin Watts 00:16:45 Megan Sambolt | she/her: Megan Sambolt - Student Engagement and Attendance Center - #3 - I think partly because how is it already mid-November!?! 00:16:46 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: Annie Slease; Delaware; NAMI Delaware; #2 00:16:48 Jess Anderson (she/her): Jess Anderson, Count ME In, #2 00:16:50 Levillia Moore: Levillia Moore, LDOE #3/#4 00:16:51 Ryan Atkinson: Ryan A, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (WA), 2 00:16:54 Vicky Munoz: Vicky Munoz, Nebraska Dept. of Education, #2- a time for new beginnings! 00:16:58 Jen Reinhart (she/her): Pennsylvania, IU13, #3 00:16:59 Elisabeth Lembo_USED: Elisabeth Lembo, US Department of Education, #2 00:17:02 Bridget Underdahl (she/her) - OSPI: Bridget Underdahl, WA, OSPI #3 00:17:08 Megan Gildin: Megan Gildin - Student Engagement and Attendance Center - can I say all of the above? 00:17:09 Christian Stark, OSPI (he/him): Christian Stark, WA Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), #3 00:17:13 Alex Javna: Alex Javna, Virginia Department of Education, 1 00:17:13 Liz Shotwell (she/her): Liz Shotwell, Pennsylvania, IU13, #3 00:17:14 Terissa Williams, MDE: I am feeling number 2! 00:17:15 Sharon Bradley: Sharon Bradley, Plano ISD (Texas) #1 00:17:19 Bryan Keohane (US Department of Education): Bryan Keohane, US Department of Education, #2 00:17:28 Debra Haynes: Debra Haynes, University View Academy, Louisiana #3 00:17:42 Cynthia Jackson - UVA: Cynthia Jackson: University View Academy, Louisiana, #2 00:17:42 Krissy Johnson (she/her) | OSPI: Krissy Johnson, Washington State, #2 00:17:42 Erin Watts: Erin Watts Webster Parish Attendance Officer #1 This is my first year as an Attendance Officer, and I am enjoying it! 00:17:54 Barbara: Barbara Thomas-Webster Parish School Board-#3 00:18:30 Cindy Mullins: Cindy Mullins, Regional Center of Excellence in MN. 2 00:18:52 Liletta.Jenkins: Liletta Jenkins, Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. I am happy that students are back to in person instruction. 00:20:31 Nazie Mohajeri-Nelson, Colo Dept of Ed: Nazie Mohajeri-Nelson, Colorado Department of Education. I am happy to be able to support schools and LEAs with having students back in school. 🤓 00:29:25 Bryan Keohane (US Department of Education): Informal, get to know you icebreakers at the beginning of meetings 00:29:26 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: encouraging taking mental health days when needed 00:29:28 Vicky Munoz: Flexibility in scheduling work 00:29:30 Jess Anderson (she/her): Flexible schedule 00:29:31 Emily Scott (she/her) - OSPI: Telework options. 00:29:33 Jackie Blagsvedt (she/her) MDE: Flexible schedule 00:29:43 Krissy Johnson (she/her) | OSPI: Understanding of work family balance 00:29:43 Jackie Blagsvedt (she/her) MDE: Paid Parental Leave 00:29:52 Judi: Ky started measuring emotional well-being of educators to bi-annually 00:29:55 Sharon Bradley: Intentional integrating community building into existing structures 00:30:03 Nazie Mohajeri-Nelson, Colo Dept of Ed: Flexible work schedules and ability to take mental health day, 3 free counseling sessions 00:30:23 Megan Sambolt | she/her: that's amazing Judi - would love to hear more about how those data are used - what a wonderful effort 00:30:26 Jen Reinhart (she/her): "Carrots" offered for good health - for our insurance. Also apps and opportunities offered to support our health and well-being 00:30:35 Liletta.Jenkins: we practice mindfulness before meetings. 00:30:51 Jackie Blagsvedt (she/her) MDE: We have a council that works to ensure the agency creates a better climate to support Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. 00:32:21 Judi: Megan this is the survey I am referring to. Efforts in response vary by district. happy to chat offline anytime https://www.impactky.org/ 00:33:32 Megan Sambolt | she/her: oh - this is wonderful - thanks so much for sharing! We may reach out as we start to think about some upcoming work we're doing around positive conditions for learning and how adult wellbeing layers in 00:38:51 Jess Anderson (she/her): The ability to accurately label that day as a mental health day. 00:39:03 Krissy Johnson (she/her) | OSPI: Many schools and districts do not have systems in place for excused absences, so there is a risk that students may fall through the cracks 00:39:09 Sharon Bradley: Benefit: Empowers students to articulate their mental wellness needs. 00:39:10 Jackie Blagsvedt (she/her) MDE: Parents being able to be home with students 00:39:15 Jen Reinhart (she/her): I'm wondering how this can impact (+ or -) students when they join the workforce. 00:39:26 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: In terms of parity and addressing stigma, it is a positive 00:39:40 Vicky Munoz: Making sure that the day does not lead to increased stress due to missed classwork 00:39:49 Levillia Moore: Be creative to allow the use of mental health days for students and know that student mental wellness is real. 00:39:53 Megan Sambolt | she/her: really interesting point, Jen - does consistent messaging need to be built into college and career readiness advising/supports as well? 00:40:05 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: It may pose additional risks and further inequities 00:40:46 Nazie Mohajeri-Nelson, Colo Dept of Ed: Thank you so much for this presentation and for recording it. Unfortunately, I have a conflict and need to go to another meeting. But I look forward to watching the rest of the recording. Thank you! 00:40:51 Megan Sambolt | she/her: Annie, we're so excited to learn from your expertise - would you be willing to share more about some of those potential risks and inequities from your viewpoint? 00:41:27 Levillia Moore: Students being able to communicate needs. But most don't know how to communicate the need or even understand what is going on with them internally. 00:41:50 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: @Megan - sure it's a complicated issue 00:42:49 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: Inequities - for youth with limited access to services, being at home could be problematic; for youth with parents unable to stay home with them, it could pose a risk to their safety 00:44:21 Megan Sambolt | she/her: Thanks for sharing these, Annie - these are very important considerations for providing guidance to schools as they roll out implementation 00:44:26 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/Improving-Health/Mental-Health-Days-School-Absence-Policies 00:44:59 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: Yes - TBH if we can get to a place that we don't have to say "mental" health and just say "health" we'll all be in a better place 00:45:16 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: In other words " a sick day" should just be any health illness 00:45:28 Jen Reinhart (she/her): @Annie--- YES! 00:45:33 Judi Vanderhaar, KY Dept of Edu: couldn't agree more Annie! 00:45:45 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: To be clear - my work is in the state of Delaware. I posted the national NAMI's formal position. 00:46:06 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: It always has been to be sure 00:46:11 Levillia Moore: Absolutely...And they don't want to go to school 00:47:30 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: With Some types of conditions, if the person is encouraged to NOT go to school/work, it can actually perpetuate symptoms. This is a very nuanced issue. 00:48:00 Megan Gildin: @annie - yes, very nuanced! 00:50:53 Hedy Chang: If you joined later and didn't have a chance to introduce yourself, please share your name, state or organization and position 00:51:45 Phyllis Jordan: Phyllis Jordan, FutureEd 00:52:16 Krissy Johnson (she/her) | OSPI: I love those modules! 00:53:11 Susan: The link to modules: https://vastudentservices-clc.org/learning-center/ 00:53:25 Hedy Chang: VA is the first place we worked to develop modules and then very much informed the modules we eventually developed for across the country. 00:57:54 Bridget Underdahl (she/her) - OSPI: https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/support-programs/attendance-chronic-absenteeism-and-truancy/mental-health-related-absences 00:59:41 Alex Javna: Link to VA modules-- sorry just placing in now, it wasn't working before: https://doe.virginia.gov/support/prevention/attendance-truancy/attendance-truancy-va-students/index.shtml 01:03:30 Judi Vanderhaar, KY Dept of Edu: sorry I have to hop off. These presentations are so helpful. thank you all! 01:05:18 Hedy Chang: So appreciate Krissy's point. Doesn't help anyone to just excuse absences-- need to develop the systems of support" 01:08:03 Levillia Moore: Hi All, I will have to join another meeting for 11am. I truly enjoyed this webinar. I look forward to attending more. Thanks 01:09:07 Shelneka Adams: Glad you were able to join Levillia! 01:13:24 Krissy Johnson (she/her) | OSPI: Does anyone have any ADVICE? LOL 01:14:14 Terissa Williams, MDE: How many and about how long have you guys worked on this legislation? 01:15:47 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: Is addressing stigma the priority for this effort? 01:17:07 Krissy Johnson (she/her) | OSPI: @Terissa - I first heard of the effort two sessions ago, but the law passed our legislature unanimously. 01:18:13 Krissy Johnson (she/her) | OSPI: @Annie - I think advocates were hoping that would naturally happen with this law and rule change, but we know the work is much bigger and more intentional than that. 01:19:47 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: Thank you. Stigma is a real concern and certainly a good reason to look at policy change, but I hope we can make sure to address the additional risks and inequities that may result. 01:20:03 Krissy Johnson (she/her) | OSPI: @Annie - I would love to hear more! 01:21:35 Susan Lieberman, she/her: What role did the state guidance and additional supports play in addressing stigma? 01:23:21 Krissy Johnson (she/her) | OSPI: @Susan - we highlight a few resources on our website to address stigma: https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/support-programs/attendance-chronic-absenteeism-and-truancy/mental-health-related-absences 01:23:25 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: With Some types of conditions, if the person is encouraged to NOT go to school/work, it can actually perpetuate symptoms. As far as inequities - for youth with limited access to services, being at home could be problematic and limit their access; for youth with parents unable to stay home with them, it could pose a risk to their safety 01:23:49 Liz Shotwell (she/her): @Annie YES! 01:24:15 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: But to be clear, NAMI supports these policies. 01:24:17 Lesa Rohrer: we include mental illness and emotional trauma in our Administrative rules- https://sde.ok.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/EMERGENCY%20DRAFT%20210.10-13-25.%20Determination%20of%20chronic%20absenteeism%20indicator.pdf 01:24:39 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: My thoughts are leaning into the nuances of what isn't addressed in these policies 01:24:59 Susan Lieberman, she/her: Annie a very important point. And thank you Krissy for sharing the resources that Washington has on their website to help build mental health awareness and support 01:25:00 Krissy Johnson (she/her) | OSPI: @Annie - agreed. that is a huge danger of this. Our team hosted a webinar on school refusal/avoidance and exposure therapy to attempt to get ahead of some of that. https://youtu.be/t978c8YucRc 01:25:04 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: Disclosure: I'm a former classroom teacher of 25 years and a parent of a young adult who lives with SPMI 01:25:41 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: Hi Oklahoma! I grew up in Edmond! 01:25:56 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: @Krissy happy to continue this conversation 01:27:13 Vicky Munoz: Have to hop off for another meeting--THANK YOU! 01:28:36 Liz Shotwell (she/her): Makes me think about conversations I have had recently with district leaders about what their universal screeners look like, specifically to think about how they are screening for this early and often. And, then how we can provide supports once the needs are identified. 01:28:57 Susan Lieberman, she/her: great point Krissy 01:31:47 Krissy Johnson (she/her) | OSPI: And to add while there may not be research on mental health day policies, there is ample research on how to address chronic absenteeism, and what effective systems look like to address mental health needs of students... 01:31:56 Alex Javna: These are great reflections to consider. Thank you. 01:32:28 Megan Sambolt | she/her: and everyone in the comments and conversation as well - I wish we had another hour to continue discussing! 01:33:09 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: Delaware 01:33:43 Susan Lieberman, she/her: And Maine! 01:37:03 Liz Shotwell (she/her): Part of our work with a number of our CSI designated schools is supporting them in using resources from Attendance Works. 01:37:49 Jen Reinhart (she/her): in PA, "regular attendance" is a part of the calculations for designations. As we work with our CSI schools, we support needs assessments and help them identify strategies to address the underlying needs. We then support their writing of action plans to implement those strategies. Overall, we also offer ongoing work with Attendance Works through network improvement communities. 01:38:19 Lesa Rohrer: as we calculate the CA indicator this year we will be working to identify schools and sharing best practices- we are updating our toolkits and hope to have a couple of videos to highlight schools doing the work. 01:41:26 Sharon Bradley: Ongoing attendance parent education sessions and the designing of individualized family support plans to help overcome barriers to attendance 01:42:15 Susan Lieberman, she/her: https://jamboard.google.com/d/1WVrJqQLKiPM-N0OC5W1Cv2QQkmNp9Hc79mfuQjRl1YU/viewer?ts=635ff0b2&pli=1&f=0 01:42:17 Annie Slease NAMI Delaware: Thank you! 01:42:27 Inika Williams, Ed.D., Attendance Works: https://jamboard.google.com/d/1WVrJqQLKiPM-N0OC5W1Cv2QQkmNp9Hc79mfuQjRl1YU/viewer?f=0 01:43:11 Alex Javna: It has been SO wonderful to hear what others are doing-- thank you so much. I have learned a lot. 01:43:46 Bryan Keohane (US Department of Education): Thank you to Attendance Works for allowing me to listen in today and thank you to all the presenters for sharing their stories, experiences, and information! 01:43:48 Susan Lieberman, she/her: Evaluation: https://app.upmetrics.com/data_collector/cklwj8q71w9w707306xnps5vv 01:44:08 Liz Shotwell (she/her): Thank you! I have to go open another room but will add to Jamboard and do survey later. 01:44:41 Megan Sambolt | she/her: Thanks all for the rich conversation! 01:45:11 Shelneka Adams: Thank you for sending out the link for later. 01:45:18 UPHS Alice Bolton, Secondary Supervisor: Louisiana I would like more information on SEL for teachers 01:45:56 Alexa Hookfin: Thank you for these platforms. It helps a lot to collaborate and learn what other States and local school agencies are facing and how they are addressing those matters proactively. 01:46:39 Liletta.Jenkins: I would like to know how schools are engaging families in help with reducing chronic absenteeism