Name
45199 - Empowering Educators to Support Student Wellbeing Through Digital Microlearnings
Time
2:15 PM - 2:25 PM (EST)
Description

This presentation will begin by contextualizing the current youth mental health crisis and highlighting the impact of limited mental health awareness and literacy among both students and school staff. Research shows that 50% of individuals who experience mental illness begin to show symptoms by the age of 14 (ATA, 2021). Given that schools—second only to families—have the greatest influence on a child’s development, they are uniquely positioned to support student well-being. As consistent and trusted environments, schools play a vital role not only in nurturing learning and growth but also as key sites for early identification and intervention to prevent the onset or escalation of mental health challenges. This session offers an innovative and accessible solution to support the unique mental health needs of students—a digital microlearning series designed specifically for K–12 educators, support staff, and school leaders. By focusing on foundational mental health literacy, this course empowers school communities to create more supportive, inclusive, and responsive environments for students. The microlearning approach—three concise, ten-minute modules—makes it practical and scalable for busy professionals. By creating this foundational course and offering it to school staff, the mental health literacy of those within the education community will be improved, enabling confidence among educators to better serve their students. Overall, this series aims to support students’ mental health and wellbeing outcomes, academic outcomes, and future success. This novel digital microlearning series was developed by Eduscape in partnership with Headwater Learning Foundation. Eduscape is passionate about transforming education through meaningful, human-centered professional learning. As a company founded by educators and leaders, Eduscape focuses on empowering schools and school systems to rethink learning, especially around timely and critical topics like mental health across Canada and the US. Headwater Learning Foundation (HLF) empowers educational change on a global scale by ensuring every learner excels in today’s fast-paced, digital world. HLF pioneers K-12 education through cutting-edge research, recognizing that each brain functions uniquely. This presentation aligns strongly with national priorities around student wellness, prevention, and early intervention in educational settings. It is an essential contribution to the conversation about how we can strengthen school systems to better support the mental health and academic success of all learners.

Drew Bowman
Location Name
Virtual