VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.loraincountyesc.org/StudentStaffWellness.aspx
DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS & PREVENTION: Cathy Papp
SUPERVISOR OF WELLNESS & PREVENTION: Mindy Kaminski
SUICIDE PREVENTION COORDINATOR: Brooke Sherman
A 5-Session Virtual Book Study Series:
DATE SERIES: NOV 23 | DEC 14 | JAN 11 | FEB 1 | FEB 22
(must attend all dates)
Target Audience: Educators, Parents, Counselors, School Administrators, Social Workers, Wellness Coordinators, School Psychologists, and Community Partners
Join us for a 5-session virtual book study exploring Jonathan Haidt’s powerful and timely book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. This cross-disciplinary series brings together the expertise of ESC literacy and wellness teams along with guest appearances from other experts from the ESC to foster meaningful dialogue and actionable insights for educators, families, and school leaders.
Through guided discussions and collaborative reflection, participants will:
Examine the cultural and technological shifts impacting youth mental health
Explore the effects of screen time, social media, and declining independent play
Consider practical, developmentally appropriate strategies to support children and adolescents
Reflect on the roles of literacy, family engagement, digital wellness, and social emotional, physical, and mental well-being in shaping healthier childhoods
Exploring the connection of technology on student learning and development
Each one-hour Zoom session will focus on specific chapters and themes from the book, with time for discussion, shared perspectives, and application to both home and school contexts.
Participants are responsible for purchasing the book.
Date: Nov. 23, 2026
Location: Online via Google Classroom
Facilitators: Brooke Sherman, M.Ed., LPCC-S and Olivia Weisman, M.Ed., CALT
Event Fee: $50 - LC District Members* | $100 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
Ashland Grad Credit Optional: 1 hour - $195 (details given on Nov 23)
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon, shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
TARGET AUDIENCE: Threat Assessment Teams and/or Administrators, SRO, School Counselors, School Social Workers, School Psychologist, any district or building staff
School teams/staff will be trained in the Dewey Cornell Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG), which meets the HB 123 Threat Assessment Training Requirement.
DATES: (choose one date)
SEPT 18, 2026 | DEC 15, 2026 | MAR 5, 2027
Click the date link to register.
TIME: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
LOCATION: ESC of Lorain County
EVENT FEE: Free
FACILITATORS: Cathy Papp and Mindy Kaminski
School teams/staff who have been trained in the Dewey Cornell Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG), which meets the HB 123 Threat Assessment Training Requirement, must be recertified every 3 years. This refresher course is approved for recertification.
DATES: (choose one date)
OCT 9, 2026 | JAN 21, 2027 | APR 16, 2027
Click the date link to register.
TIME: 8:00 - 11:30 am
LOCATION: ESC of Lorain County
EVENT FEE: Free
FACILITATORS: Cathy Papp and Mindy Kaminski
REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE: DEBBIE SHANNON, SHANNON@ESCLC.ORG
8:30-10:00 AM
NETWORK DATES:
2026: OCT 13
An opportunity to network with other school social workers from the region for support, the sharing of community resources, and professional development specific to the field. The sessions will be used to provide law updates for education, social work, and behavioral health. Additionally, information on social emotional learning curricula, SEL group and individual strategies, and successful implementation of classroom and small group SEL will be shared.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: Mindy Kaminski, Cathy Papp
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
8:30-9:30 AM
NETWORK DATES: SEPT 17 | NOV 19 | FEB 11 | APR 29
(registration is required for each date you plan to attend)
Target Audience: Superintendents, Asst Superintendents, Curriculum Directors, Special Ed Directors, Student Services Directors, Principals, Asst Principals, Social Workers, and School Counselors
Let's come together to strengthen suicide prevention efforts in Lorain County schools!
The Lorain County Suicide Prevention Network is a collaborative space for schools and community partners to connect, share information, and support youth suicide prevention efforts. Facilitated by the Suicide Prevention Coordinator at the ESC of Lorain County, the network provides opportunities for learning, discussion, and problem-solving around youth mental health and suicide prevention.
Each meeting will focus on a specific topic and may feature resources, tools, and guest speakers from community organizations to support meaningful discussion and action planning that promotes student well-being.
The network's goals are to:
• Share updates on HB 123 and ODEW-approved prevention programs
• Coordinate and strengthen suicide prevention efforts
• Connect with community partners to improve access to resources and services for youth
• Explore topics such as using data to guide prevention planning, evaluating programs, and addressing emerging needs identified by network members
Who should attend?
School staff involved in planning, coordinating, implementing, or making decisions about suicide prevention programming. If someone else in your district is a better fit, please feel free to share this information and encourage them to register.
Facilitator: Brooke Sherman
Contact Hrs: 1
Event Fee: Free
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
NETWORK DATES:
(Registration and payment are required for each date you plan to attend by clicking the date link)
Target Audience: Wellness Coordinators/ Prevention Coordinators
An opportunity to network with other school wellness coordinators from the region for support, the sharing of community resources, and professional development specific to the field. The sessions will be used to provide updates for education, wellness and prevention, and behavioral health.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: Mindy Kaminski and Cathy Papp
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112