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Audience
School and District Leaders
Educators and Counselors
Location
In-Person
Conference | 2024 MASC MASS Joint Conference
November 6th-9th, 2024
All Day

Join EDC experts at the 2024 MASC MASS Joint Conference in Hyannis, MA.

About the Conference

Hosted jointly by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) and the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (MASS), this annual conference brings together educational professionals and elected officials. MASC MASS is dedicated to enhancing school governance and improving student outcomes. This conference is an opportunity to connect with other school committee members and superintendents, gain insights from expert speakers, and participate in engaging workshops addressing the most pressing education issues today.

Sessions

Addressing Student Digital Media Use to Promote Mental Health

Shari Kessel Schneider and Shai Fuxman, Wednesday November 6, 12:30PM-1:40PM, Room: Osterville A

This session will address the risks of digital media use on students’ mental health while harnessing its benefits. This session shows how using a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) approach provides a suitable, evidence-based framework for districts to guide students’ healthy digital media use and ensure that all students’ mental health needs are met.

The Sense of Belonging; The Role of the School Committee and Superintendents

Tori Todd and Shai Fuxman, Wednesday November 6, 1:50PM-3:00PM, Room: Barnstable III

This interactive workshop presents evidence-based strategies for creating a sense of belonging in our schools and the role school committee members and superintendents can and should play in making sure all students feel welcome.

Speakers
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Shai Fuxman
Senior Research Scientist in Public Health and Education, EDC

Dr. Shai Fuxman, a behavioral health expert and senior research scientist, leads initiatives promoting the positive development of youth and serves as a technical assistance specialist and advisor for EDC Solutions.

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Tori Todd
Training and Technical Assistant Associate, EDC Solutions

Tori Todd, Training and Technical Assistant Associate, supports educators to design student-centered, equitable learning experiences.

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