7:00 am Registration and Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00 am – 8:15 am Welcome
8:15 am – 9:15 am OPENING SESSION
 Resilience . Readiness . Relaxed: The 3 New R’s | Eric S. Armbrecht, PhD, MS, Professor and Associate Provost, Saint Louis University
This presentation will explore what has changed (and is changing) about youth…and how schools are compelled to respond. Dr. Armbrecht will explore how educational systems and people are adapting to the strengths of today’s children…and why they are a source of hope and inspiration.

9:15 am – 9:30 am Break with Exhibitors

9:30 am – 10:30 am GENERAL SESSION 
 Legal Marijuana in the Schools | Kelli Hopkins, Missouri School Boards’ Association
Missouri voters, who previously legalized marijuana for medical use, have now decriminalized the possession, distribution and use of marijuana for anyone. However, marijuana is still a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. Many schools have seen an increase in requests for use of medical marijuana and school. This session will address questions such as do schools have to allow students or employees to use marijuana at school, can schools discipline students for possession, use or being under the influence of marijuana and what does under the influence mean?

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 am Break with Exhibitors

10:45 .M. – 11:35 am CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
 Walk, Listen, and Learn with the Walking Classroom | Terry Atteberry, The Walking Classroom/Alliance for Healthier Generations
The Walking Classroom is a national award-winning education program that provides students and educators with an innovative way to get exercise without sacrificing instructional time. The programs’ “Walk, Listen, and Learn” methodology capitalizes on the favorable link between exercise and cognitive function. Students take brisk 20–minute walks while listening to custom-written, kid-friendly podcasts that begin with a brief health literacy message and transition to topics on science, social studies, and English language arts. Topics are appropriate for students in grades 3-8 and are often incorporated across grade levels. Students return to the classroom in better moods, more focused , and more likely to engage in post-walk discussions. A 2018 research study conducted by UNC Chapel Hill confirms that after implementing The Walking Classroom, students learn the information better, retrain the information longer, and students report feeling happy, smart, healthy, educated, and energized.

 Hope Squad: Peer-to-Peer Suicide Prevention | Dr. Janelle Porter, LCSW, North Kansas City School District; Dr. Sherri Miller, Tri-County Mental Health
Services
Hope squad is a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program that reduces youth suicide through education, training, and peer intervention. Hope squad members are nominated by their classmates as trustworthy peers and trained by advisors. Squad members strive to create a safe school environment, promote connectedness, support anti-bullying, encourage mental wellness, reduce mental health stigma and prevent substance abuse. This session seeks to give participants information on lessons learned when implementing Hope Squad, how to build sustainable Hope Squads for the purpose of suicide prevention, and how to begin the process of bringing Hope Squad to their community.

 Implementation of Stop the Bleed for Schools | Glen Moore, Education Safety Coordinator, Missouri School Boards’ Association Center for Education
Safety
The audience will participate in components of the Stop the Bleed curriculum to show a training method for delivery to a large audience, such as at a school professional development training. Other perishable skills and scenarios can be included in such trainings, and some of these examples will be included during the hands on demonstration.

 Eating Disorders in Adolescents: Recognition, Prevention and Treatment | Dr. Denise Wilfley, Washington University School of Medicine, Vice Chairman, Missouri Eating Disorders Council; Annie Seal, Founder, Missouri Eating Disorders Council
Eating disorders (EDs) are serious mental illnesses with several health and psychiatric comorbidities. About 500,000 people in Missouri suffer from an ED yet only 20% receive treatment. EDs affect people of all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, body sizes, and socio-economic status. With its mission to provide better access to treatment for EDs, the Missouri Eating Disorders Council (MOEDC) has to date screened over 11,000 adults, age 18+ for an eating disorder and referred them to an appropriate online program, and provided eating disorders treatment training to over 500 healthcare providers throughout Missouri. In 2023, the MOEDC, in conjunction with Washington University of St. Louis, will be fielding a new program targeted to adolescents, the most vulnerable population, in Missouri high schools and middle schools. This presentation will provide an introduction to this program that will provide support for school nurses, coaches, wellness coordinators, administrators and counselors, all of whom may be first to recognize a student who may be suffering from an eating disorder. The MOEDC’s online program is evidence-based and has been proven to be highly effective in driving early.

11:35 Am – 1 pm Luncheon with Exhibitors

1 pm – 1:50 pm CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
 Suicide Care in Schools | Lauren Moyer, LSCSW, LCSW, Compass Health Network
This session will review the current scope of suicide rate at national and State level, explore Dr. Thomas Joiner’s Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicidal Behavior, identify risk and protective factors, and provide a model for developing a suicide care path within primary care. It will highlight the resources that can be utilized by school-based staff including the new crisis lifeline, 988. Missouri’s 988 Task Force has developed a 988 plan and is continuing to explore long-term funding options. Lauren Moyer, Chair of the 988 Task Force, will provide an overview on the current and future 988 implementation plans for Missouri.

 Migraine in Schools | Dr. Cynthia Morris, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis
Migraine is one of the most common childhood illnesses, experience by 10% of elementary school children and around 23% of adolescent females. However, it can be challenging to identify, and even more challenging to provide appropriate support in a school setting. In this talk we will discuss common features of migraine and other headache disorders, discuss common migraine treatments (especially acute treatments), and discuss some helpful school accommodations for children with migraine.

 Trauma Stewardship | Amberlee Miller, Carl Junction R-1 Schools
Children in school across America are exposed to or living in traumatic experiences. School employees are entrusted to care for children in schools and hear about their stories of suffering, therefore, becoming stewards of trauma. Based on the book Trauma Stewardship: An everyday Guide to Care for
Self While Caring for Others by Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky and my own experiences of self-discovery and healing, this presentation will guide the learner through understanding why trauma stewardship isimport, how to recognize the effects of primary or secondary trauma exposure in their own lives, and identify ways to care for themselves while they continue to care for others.

 School Health Advisory Councils | Laura Beckmann, DESE, Missouri Healthy Schools Consultant
This session will help school district personnel and interested community members who are seeking information and direction on the development and operation of the school health advisory council. Those attending will delve into the Missouri School Health Advisory Council Guide resource to discuss the role and function of the School Health Advisory Councils and its membership criteria and create some actions to get started on developing their own. A complimentary hard copy of the Missouri School Health Advisory Council Guide will be provided to those who attend.

2:00 pm – 2:50 pm CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
 Seizure! Identification, Classification and Emergency Management | Kelly Murphy Schober, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC, APRN, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, Department of Pediatric Neurology
The presentation focus is to learn more about seizure types that may be seen within a student population. This education can help recognize what type of seizure the student may be having. Will also address the typical features that can be seen various types of seizures and help guide interventions. Will also review the rescue medications currently available and how they are used among children with epilepsy.

 Behavioral Risk Assessment | Glen Moore, Education Safety Coordinator, Missouri School Boards’ Association Center for Education
Safety
This session will provide attendees with an overview about the key findings of school violence and the importance of recognizing concerning behaviors and circumstances. The participants will learn how the multidisciplinary team assesses reports of concerning behaviors and resources for supporting victims
and perpetrators.

 IAQ 101 – What is a Healthy School Environment | Luke Gard, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City
The presentation will discuss how asthma is the number one cause of absenteeism in schools, and with proper environmental management, reductions in absenteeism and additional funding from the State are possible. A discussion of common environmental concerns and simple steps to address these concerns will occur with some great images to illustrate the common issues. Finally, since bed bugs have become more and more of a problem in Missouri schools, a discussion of bed bugs will focus on identification, habitats, life-cycle information, and safer and healthier treatment options will be provided.

 Drug Trends and School-Based Prevention Programs | Staci Zellin, Community Education Coordinator, PreventEd
The session will highlight current drug trends, including alcohol, cannabis concentrates, vaping/edevices, heroin/opioids, and stimulants. Then, we will discuss school-based substance use prevention programs, and other resources to assist youth and families experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

2:50 – 3:20 am Break with Exhibitors

3:20 – 4:10 pm CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
 Approach to Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) | Dr. Cynthia Morris, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis
Functional neurological disorders (including psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) can be baffling and at times challenging to manage, both for children with the diagnosis and the people involved in their day-to-day life. In this talk we will discuss what a diagnosis of PNES or other functional neurological disorders mean (including differences between epileptic and non-epileptic seizures), describe some common features and findings in these disorders, and discuss developing school action plans to best support these children.

 Able and Ready to Learn – Strengthening Vulnerable Families | Dr. Bradd Anderson, ParentLink
Healthy schools foster thriving students and staff. By supporting the health of parents and children, ParentLink helps students arrive ready and able to learn when they interface with educational systems. This session will detail ways ParentLink supports adults and the children in their care, helping Missouri families navigate barriers and connect with evidence-based information, vetted resources, and supports. Implications for school professionals will be discussed, along with research-based strategies for helping orient students towards lifelong thriving trajectories.

 Growing Ideas for Healthy Habits! | Lisa Lauer, MSEd, Senior Nutritionist, Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services; Lexi Jose,
Farm to Table Coordinator, Missouri Grown Team, Missouri Department of Agriculture
Studies show that kids with healthy eating and physical activity patterns perform better in class and are ready to learn. This interactive session will provide an overview of opportunities for the whole school community to work together to make healthier foods a priority. Some of the topics on the menu include hosting tasting activities, integrating nutrition activities into the classroom, and family engagement resources.

 Dental Health Review Regarding School Aged Children & Missouri’s Free Children’s Oral Health Program | Ann Hoffman, BSDH, RDH, MODHSS-Office of Dental Health; Jeffrey Bellamy, BS, RDH, MODHSS-Office of Dental Health
Oral health is the window to total body health. Did you know, in the early stages of tooth decay, the decay process can be reversed? Fluoride varnish is one of the key factors to help prevent tooth decay. Tooth decay is preventable! Information regarding good oral health habits for children will be discussed as well as information on dental injuries and nutrition. Participants will learn the benefits of participating in the states free children’s oral health program and know how to implement the Prevention Services Program (PSP) in their school. School nurses can help to prevent tooth decay with children at their schools.

4:20 – 5:10 pm CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
 Be SMART About Asthma Treatments | Elizabeth Sissom, Missouri Department of Social Services, MOHealthNet
Single Maintenance And Reliever Therapy (SMART) utilizes the combination of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and formoterol as a patient’s maintenance and rescue inhaler. This is a divergence from traditional asthma care that relied heavily on the use of albuterol as a rescue agent during asthma exacerbations. These new recommendation are part of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program update from 2020, and are in line with the Global Initiative for Asthma. MO HealthNet is educating its participants, prescribers, and pharmacies on the advantages of using SMART for those with asthma, and has made adjustments in its medication coverage to align with this new research. School nurses are in a prime role to help reinforce this education to allow patients to better manage their asthma and have more exacerbation-free days.

 “NEW” Missouri WSCC Implementation Guide | Laura Beckmann, DESE, Missouri Healthy Schools Consultant
Participants will be introduced to the newly developed “Missouri WSCC Implementation Guide” developed by multiple partners throughout the state. Time will be devoted to reviewing the purpose and contents of the “New” Missouri guide followed by discussion on how the guide benefits Missouri schools in building a systems approach that aligns Missouri health efforts, is strategic and will create change.

 Overdose Prevention | Staci Zellin, Community Education Coordinator, PreventEd
This session is geared toward professionals and anyone else working with individuals who are at risk of experiencing or witnessing a heroin/opioid overdose. Topics include a discussion of opioid use disorder (OUD) as a brain Disease, the landscape of the opioid epidemic, risk factors and harm reduction strategies, and how to respond to an overdose, including the administration of Narcan/naloxone.

 DESE Food and Nutrition Services Open Topic Forum | Barbara Shaw, Coordinator of Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Missouri State Director, US Department of Agriculture School Nutrition
Missouri school nutrition offers an opportunity for students to fuel their brains with nutritious foods. How much do you know about DESE, FNS? During this open forum session Barbara Shaw will answer your questions related to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Program (FFVP), Accommodating disabilities related to food allergies and more, Triennial Assessment requirements, Local School Wellness Policy requirements, and more!

5:10 pm Adjourn for the Day – Enjoy your Evening!