Navigating the Anxious Generation

Date:               Thursday, November 6, 2025

Time:               8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided

Location:         CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh

Cost:                $230 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser

Presenter:       Melissa Dudyak and Danielle Janisewski, CVES Facilitators

Description:    In recent years, there has been a notable increase in anxiety and mental health challenges among students, often linked to the pervasive use of smartphones and social media. This full-day professional development workshop, inspired by Jonathan Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation, aims to equip PreK-12 educators, administrators and staff with the knowledge and tools to understand and mitigate these challenges within the educational environment.

Objectives:

• Understand the Impact: Delve into the research presented in The Anxious Generation to comprehend how the shift from traditional play-based childhood to a smartphone-centric lifestyle has affected student mental health.
• Identify Signs of Anxiety: Learn to recognize symptoms of anxiety and related mental health issues in students across different age groups.
• Implement Supportive Strategies: Explore evidence-based practices and interventions that can be integrated into the classroom to support students dealing with anxiety.
• Promote Healthy Digital Habits: Develop approaches to encourage balanced technology use among students, fostering healthier digital consumption patterns.

Intended For: Pre-K-12 Educators, Administrators and Staff

All participants will receive a copy of the book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt

Registration Link: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development