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Continue reading →: Empowering Educators: Dr. Monica Meadows & Mary Williams Illuminate Systems to Interrupt Hate at School
As the 2025 NWESD Safety and Wellness Symposium approaches on August 12–13, one session generating significant anticipation is “Systems to Interrupt Hate at School”, presented by two influential leaders in the field: Dr. Monica Meadows and Mary Williams. Their session tackles a timely and critical question: How can schools move…
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Continue reading →: There is Still Time to Register for the 2025 School Safety and Wellness Symposium
The 2025 School Safety and Wellness Symposium is fast approaching, and there’s still time to secure your spot at this essential event! Join us on August 12-13 for two impactful days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration as we come together to strengthen the safety and wellness of our school communities.…
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Continue reading →: Congratulations to Mount Vernon School District on a Successful Reunification Drill
The safety and well-being of students is a shared priority across our region, and on Thursday, June 26, Mount Vernon School District demonstrated its strong commitment to that goal by conducting a modified Reunification Drill. Reunification is the critical process of safely reuniting students with their families following a significant…
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Continue reading →: Symposium Spotlight: Featured Speaker Hannah Smith
The 2025 School Safety and Wellness Symposium is fast approaching, and we’re excited to introduce some of our featured speakers. Licensed Mental Health Counselor Hannah Smith, an expert in anxiety, neurodiversity, and trauma, offers a preview of what attendees can expect from her upcoming presentation: Check out the rest of…
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Continue reading →: Register Now: Training on Threat Assessment and ADHD for Educators
Mark your calendar for August 22nd and join the SSWC for two important training sessions: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Level 1 Threat Assessment12:30 PM – 4:30 PM: ADHD Uncovered: Recognizing the Signs at School Attend one or both sessions—we’d love to see you there! Both trainings are free to…
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Continue reading →: Level 1 Threat Assessment Trainings in August – Sign Up Now!
There are only a few days left of school – but even as you are wrapping things up for the 2024-2025 schoolyear, it’s not too soon to start planning for 2025-2026. This August, the SSWC is offering three FREE opportunities for school and district teams to strengthen their safety systems…
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Continue reading →: Symposium Spotlight: Featured Speaker K.C. Knudson
The 2025 School Safety and Wellness Symposium is fast approaching, and we’re thrilled to spotlight some of our featured speakers. NWESD MTSS Coordinator K.C. Knudson shares a preview of what attendees can expect from his upcoming presentation: Check out the rest of the agenda – don’t miss this event!
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Continue reading →: Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open for the 2025 School Safety and Wellness Symposium
The Northwest Educational Service District 189 (NWESD) is now accepting sponsorships for the 2025 School Safety and Wellness Symposium, taking place in August 2025. This annual event brings together educators, administrators, law enforcement officers, first responders, community partners, and safety professionals from across the region to explore strategies that support…
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Continue reading →: Final Thrive on Thursday for 2024-25: Join Us Now!
Join us TODAY, Thursday, June 5, for the last THRIVE ON THURSDAY of the 2024-25 school year. Since February, the School Safety and Wellness Center has hosted a one-hour opportunity for educators, staff, and safety partners to join us for news and updates about some of the most pressing school…
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Continue reading →: New “UNMasking” Work Groups Open for Registration – Dive Deeper into Neurodivergence with Hannah!
Recently, many of our educators, counselors, and youth-serving partners throughout the region joined us for an excellent presentation by Hannah Smith, a local Licensed Mental Health Counselor with specializations in Anxiety, Neurodiversity, Trauma, and personal development. Hannah has since scheduled a series of UNMasking Work Groups that build on the…
NWESD Safety & Wellness Center
Providing support, consultation, and guidance in areas of student safety and wellness, we are a multifaceted team of professionals who aim to support our regional educators in the challenging work of keeping our schools and communities healthy, safe, and successful. We believe that: Together We Can… Thrive!
