May 11 - 14, 2026: Webinars
MONDAY 5/11: Restorative Forum: Supporting Neurodivergent Students
WEDNESDAY 5/13: Lean In Girls: Confidence Counts – Leadership Skills as a Tier 2 Intervention for Girls
TUESDAY 5/12: Why School Counselors Implementing CalKIDS Only Makes Sense
This restorative forum, hosted by CASC’s Social Justice, Equity, and Anti-Racism (SJEA) Committee, creates a space for authentic dialogue around the experiences of neurodivergent students in today’s schools. Neurodivergent students often navigate systems that are not designed with their needs in mind, which can negatively impact their mental health, engagement, and sense of belonging.
PRESENTERS:
Khanh Ly
SJEA Committee Member; Restorative Forum Co-Lead; CASC Southern Region Representative; Elementary School Counselor
Nicole Chan
SJEA Committee Member; Restorative Forum Co-Lead; High School Counselor
Brandon Gernux
SJEA Committee Member; Elementary School Counselor
Arianna Townsend
SJEA Co-Chair; Restorative Forum Co-Lead; Elementary School Counselor
TUESDAY 5/12: Why School Counselors Implementing CalKIDS Only Makes Sense
WEDNESDAY 5/13: Lean In Girls: Confidence Counts – Leadership Skills as a Tier 2 Intervention for Girls
TUESDAY 5/12: Why School Counselors Implementing CalKIDS Only Makes Sense
This informative session connects financial wellness to student mental health and postsecondary success. The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) provides automatic scholarship accounts for eligible students, offering a powerful yet underutilized resource for school counselors.
PRESENTER:
Humphrey Manacsa Outreach Data Specialist, ScholarShare Investment Board
WEDNESDAY 5/13: Lean In Girls: Confidence Counts – Leadership Skills as a Tier 2 Intervention for Girls
WEDNESDAY 5/13: Lean In Girls: Confidence Counts – Leadership Skills as a Tier 2 Intervention for Girls
WEDNESDAY 5/13: Lean In Girls: Confidence Counts – Leadership Skills as a Tier 2 Intervention for Girls
This session highlights the critical role of confidence and leadership development in supporting the mental health of adolescent girls. Designed for students ages 11–15, the Lean In Girls program provides a structured, research-informed approach to building resilience, self-advocacy, and belonging.
PRESENTER:
Kelly Meredith
Director of Partnerships Development, Lean In Girls
THURSDAY 5/14: Unlocking CYBHI: What Every School Counselor Needs to Know About the New Fee Schedule
WEDNESDAY 5/13: Lean In Girls: Confidence Counts – Leadership Skills as a Tier 2 Intervention for Girls
WEDNESDAY 5/13: Lean In Girls: Confidence Counts – Leadership Skills as a Tier 2 Intervention for Girls
California’s Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Fee Schedule marks a major shift in how student mental health services are funded and delivered in schools. This session equips school counselors with essential knowledge of the policy, along with practical strategies for navigating its implementation and impact on their role.
PRESENTERS:
Dr. Loretta Whitson, PPS Executive Director of the California Association of School Counselors (CASC)
Rachel Andrews
LPCC, PPS