ECHO for Educators: Enhancing K-12 Mental Health Support
Schedule: Weekly on Wednesdays from July 15, 2026 to August 5, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Objective:
ECHO for Educators: Enhancing K–12 Mental Health Support is a collaborative professional learning program that equips educators and school personnel with practical, evidence-based strategies to support student mental health and well-being. Using the Project ECHO model, participants engage in case-based learning with interdisciplinary experts and peers to strengthen skills in trauma-informed practices, early identification, classroom support, crisis response, family engagement, and referral pathways. Through interactive discussions and real-world application, the program helps create safer, more supportive, and culturally responsive school environments where all students can thrive.
Program Overview
This ECHO offers an exploration of comprehensive strategies for supporting diverse learners. Each session includes a brief didactic presentation and de-identified case discussion featuring topics educators face every day, including behavior management, social-emotional learning, and more. Educators can gain insights into early intervention, behavior assessment, and crisis plan development, as well as many other topics.
Topics Covered
- Article 7/Special Education
- Safety & Security
- English Learning & Migrant Education
- SEL
- Title 1
- Schoolwide Strategies to Prevent Challenging Behavior
- Preventative Approaches to Challenging Behavior in the Classroom
- Team Approach: Clarifying Roles and Responsibilities to Best Support Students
- Competing Behavior Pathway, Early Intervention for Behavior
- Understanding the Educator's Role in Functional Behavior Assessments
- Unpacking Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Cultivating Parent Involvement and Collaboration
- Crisis Plan Development
- Legal Obligations and Safety Considerations for Teachers
- Implementing Accommodations of the IEP or 504 Plan
- Medication Side Effects Seen in the Classroom
- Social Media and Mental Health
2026 Sessions
| Date | Topic | Time |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | Recognizing Early Signs of Student Mental Health Challenges | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET |
| July 22, 2026 | Building Trauma-Informed Classrooms and School Environments | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET |
| July 29, 2026 | TBD | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET |
| August 5, 2026 | TBD | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET |
Target Audience
- Teachers (PreK-12)
- School administrators
- School staff
Accreditation & Credits
This track is presented by the Indiana University School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and the Indiana Department of Education.
CME credit is provided by the IU School of Medicine. To learn more about accreditation and credits, visit the IU CME website.
Certificate Issuance
To receive your certificate, please complete the session survey and email oudecho@iu.edu to request your certificate after completion.