Navigating the Anxious Generation

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

CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh

Cost: $230 per person billed through the CVES 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.

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

Target Audience: All PreK-12 Administrators and Staff

Link to register in Wincap:2024 – 2025 S³ Professional Development