TxSSC
Virtual Summits
The Youth School Safety Program hosts virtual summits during each school year for students in 6-12 grade. Summits are led by the Texas School Safety Teen Ambassadors who collaborate with staff to develop engaging educational content on a variety of school safety related topics like teen mental health, substance use prevention, and violence prevention.
Each summit also provides access to a variety of advocacy activities that youth can complete as a student group or on their own with their classmates and friends.
UPCOMING SUMMITS
Youth School Safety Virtual Summit
Friday, May 1
10am - 11am Central Time
Join us for the Youth School Safety Virtual Summit where the Texas School Safety Teen Ambassadors discuss teen mental health. First, the ambassadors will break down mental health and take a look at what it feels like from a teen perspective. Then, they will share some practical skills students can use when stress builds up. Finally, the ambassadors will share what it looks like when someone may be struggling and how students can support each other. By the end of the summit, students will have a better understanding of what mental health is and what they can do to take care of themselves and others.
If you can't attend on May 1, register anyway to receive access to the summit recording!
SUMMIT INFORMATION
Registration is free! Participating in the virtual summit is as easy as logging into Zoom from anywhere and on any device.
Youth participants will be asked to complete a pre- and post-assessment through an electronic device or a survey. All participants will receive access to print a certificate of attendance upon completion of a summit evaluation.
HOST A WATCH PARTY!
Encourage everyone in your school and community to join the premiere by hosting a watch party. If you're in the school setting, host a watch party in every Home Room, Health, Elective, P.E., or any class period during the premiere. If you're in the community setting, host a watch party after school with the recording.
If you can't attend the premiere or are planning on hosting a watch party after school, register anyway to receive access to the recording.
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