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National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH)
National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH)Annual Conference

Annual Conference

The 2024 Annual Conference on
Advancing School Mental Health

Promoting Well-Being in School

December 5-7, 2024
Orlando, Florida

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Since 1996, the National Center for School Mental Health has hosted the Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health. This premier interdisciplinary conference focuses on school mental health and brings together local, state, national, and international experts to advance knowledge and skills related to school mental health practice, research, training, and policy.

The Annual Conference brings together educators, counselors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, physicians, mental health leaders, policymakers, practitioners, researchers, family members, advocates, and other partners in the school mental health field to share the latest research and best practices. The conference emphasizes a shared school-family-community agenda to promote mental health, prevent issues, and provide interventions for students and families as part of a multi-tiered system of support. 

Some states where the conference has been held include Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Colorado, New Orleans, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Arizona, Minnesota, New Mexico, South Carolina, Utah, California, Nevada, and more. 

This conference is hosted by the National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH). If you have any questions, please contact the NCSMH team at 410-706-0980 or ncsmh@som.umaryland.edu or Conference Director Dr. Sylvia McCree-Huntley at shuntley@som.umaryland.edu.

Conference Objectives:

At the end of the conference, attendees will be able to: 

  • Identify three strategies for effectively implementing a full continuum of integrated school mental health approaches to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success. 
  • List three evidence-based practices in school mental health.
  • Identify three action steps to meaningfully partner with youth and families in school mental health.  

Specialty Tracks:

  1. School Climate and Universal Mental Health Promotion
  2. Prevention and Early Intervention
  3. Mental Health Intervention and Treatment
  4. Implementation Drivers
  5. Education-Mental Health Integration and Collaboration
  6. Youth and Family Partnerships in Mental Health
  7. Cultural Responsiveness and Equity
  8. Advocacy and Policy
  9. Financing and Sustainability

ADA Accommodations

If you require special accommodations to attend or participate in the 2024 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, please provide information about your requirements to the National Center for School Mental Health (410-706-0980 or ncsmh@som.umaryland.edu) no later than Monday, November 1, 2024. 

Agenda (Draft)

This agenda is in draft form. The times below are subject to change.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

  • 2-5pm Check-in
  • 2-5pm Exhibitor setup

Thursday, December 5, 2024

  • 7:30-8:30am Check-in
  • 7:30-8:30am Continental Breakfast
  • 8:30am-12:30pm Keynote; Breakout Sessions
  • 12:30-4:30pm Lunch; Breakout Sessions

Friday December 6, 2024

  • 7:30-8:30am Check-in
  • 7:30-8:30 Continental breakfast
  • 8:30am-12:30pm Keynote; Breakout Sessions
  • 12:30-4:30pm Lunch; Breakout Sessions
  • 4:30-6:30pm Poster Sessions; Networking Reception

Saturday December 7, 2024

  • 8:00-9:00am Coffee
  • 9:00am-12:00pm Intensive Training Sessions

Continuing Education

Continuing Education credits will be sought for the following professions: counselors, family therapists, health educators, nurses, psychologists, and social workers. You may select your field/credit options during registration. Information on documenting and submitting your continuing education credits for approval will be provided prior to and at the conference.

Fliers

ASMH 2024 Flier

  • Download the ASMH 2024 Flier PDF or right-click on the image above to save it. The PDF version includes flier text that is compatible with screen readers.

ASMH 2024 Postcard

  • Download the ASMH 2024 Postcard PDF or right-click on the image above to save it. The PDF version includes flier text that is compatible with screen readers.

Hotel Reservations

Hyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 284-1234

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has secured group rates for $229/night (single or double rooms) and waived the daily hotel/resort fee of $43.00 per room per night. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable taxes and surcharges, which are currently a 1% taxable surcharge and 12.5% tax per night. Reservations must be received no later than November 13, 2024, at 11:50pm PT.

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Reserve Your Hotel Room

Presenter Information

All presenters must confirm their acceptance through the link provided in their acceptance email. In August, all confirmed presenters for live conference sessions, symposia, and intensive training sessions will receive their presentation date and time, along with a toolkit to support preparations.

  • All confirmed presenters will receive a link to upload their materials.
  • Pre-recorded on-demand session mp4 files are due November 1, 2024.
  • Live presentation materials are due November 15, 2024.

Information on disclosure and conference evaluation slides is coming soon.

Registration

Online registration opens soon!

Early Bird Registration Fees

  • Attendees $550
  • Presenters (Live and Poster) $450
  • Advisory Board $450
  • Student (student ID required for registration) $300

Group Discounts

For groups with 10 or more people, a $10 discount per person is available. Registration and payment for the entire group must be received at the same time to be eligible for this discount. Contact Christina Walker with any questions about group discounts at cnwalker@som.umaryland.edu.

Substitutions

Substitutions will be accepted. If you wish to substitute your registration, return to your registration confirmation email. Click the link provided to modify your registration, and enter your email address and the confirmation email (from your confirmation email) to access and modify your registration information. You may also contact Christina Walker at cnwalker@som.umaryland.edu. 

Cancellations & Refunds

Registration cancellations must be submitted by September 30, 2024. No cancellation requests will be accepted after September 30, 2024, for medical-, personal-, or work-related reasons. No verbal requests will be accepted. If you wish to cancel your registration and receive a refund, contact Christina Walker at cnwalker@som.umaryland.edu before September 30, 2024. A $95 administrative fee will be applied to all refunds. Allow four weeks for refunds to be processed.

Request for Proposals

The Request for Proposals portal is closed.

Announcement | Information Guide & Planning Template | Submission Portal

School Mental Health Award Nominations

2024 ASMH School Mental Health Awards Flier

Submit an award nomination

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Sponsorship

We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities designed to provide maximum visibility and engagement at the conference. By partnering with us, you will gain access to our diverse and dedicated school mental health audience. Our team will promote your logo and/or statement thread on social media before and during the conference, along with other forms of acknowledgement. You may also customize your sponsorship package to suit your specific needs and goals.

A chart outlining items received for different tiers of sponsorship. Information is available in PDF ford.

View the Sponsors & Exhibitors Packet for more information.

Exhibit Opportunities

Showcase your products and services to a targeted audience at the Advancing School Mental Health Conference. As an exhibitor, you will have the unique opportunity to connect directly with professionals in the school mental health field, increasing your company’s visibility and expanding your network.

Why Exhibit?

  • Targeted Exposure: Reach a specialized audience passionate about school mental health.
  • Engage Directly: Interact face-to-face with potential clients and industry leaders.
  • Boost Brand Awareness: Gain prominent exposure before, during, and after the event through our promotional channels.
  • Networking Opportunities: Build valuable connections with attendees, speakers, and other exhibitors.

Exhibitor Costs

  • Single tabletop + chair + registration $750
  • Non-profit single tabletop + chair + registration $600
  • Additional exhibitors $300 each
  • Additional tables $100 each

More Information for Sponsors & Exhibitors

  • View the Sponsors & Exhibitors Packet for more information.
  • For vendors, our 2024 W9 form is coming soon.
  • Sponsor & exhibitor registration is coming soon!

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