UANJumpstart2024

This session will focus on the Continuous Improvement Cycle framework that follows the Engage-Design-Implement-Adjust cycle. This framework has been shared statewide with MOST teams as a resource for data collection and monitoring progress towards program goals. Our JumpStart discussion will explore the Continuous Improvement Cycle through an OST leader’s lens in evaluating ongoing progress towards intended outcomes and identifying opportunities to make timely adjustments based on data. OST leaders in this session will have opportunities to examine all four components of the cycle and collaborate with others in similar roles across the state (and possibly other western states) to apply this versatile framework to practical leadership situations in their own contexts.

In a 2023 Pew Research poll, it was discovered that nearly nine out of 10 young people aged 14 to 25 regularly face mental health challenges. In this session, we will delve into strategies for identifying teenagers who may be struggling with their mental health, how to ask appropriate questions, and unraveling the complexities of the modern-day mental health crisis. While both mental health issues and emotional distress impact emotional well-being, they differ in duration, consistency, impact on daily functioning, associated symptoms, and the need for professional intervention. We'll exchange ideas, discuss the importance of early intervention, and explore how the culture within your schools can foster mental health support. Join us and get ready to discuss!