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South Cook Area Wide Institute Day 2026
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Monday, November 2
 

10:10am CST

Mental Health in the Health Office
Monday November 2, 2026 10:10am - 11:00am CST
A skills-focused session that equips school health professionals to identify, assess, and respond to student mental health needs. Addresses crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, referral pathways, and creating a supportive, stigma-free environment in the health office.



Speakers
avatar for Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN

Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN

Director of RN-BSN Program, UIC College of Nursing
Gloria E. Barrera is a public health nurse, nurse educator, and nationally recognized expert in school nursing with close to two decades of experience in school health. She now serves as Director of the RN to BSN Program at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), the largest program... Read More →
Monday November 2, 2026 10:10am - 11:00am CST
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11:10am CST

Advocacy & Leadership Bootcamp for Nurses
Monday November 2, 2026 11:10am - 12:00pm CST
An interactive workshop that empowers nurses to become effective advocates and leaders. Covers policy engagement strategies, storytelling for impact, coalition building, and leading change at the school, community, and legislative levels.
Speakers
avatar for Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN

Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN

Director of RN-BSN Program, UIC College of Nursing
Gloria E. Barrera is a public health nurse, nurse educator, and nationally recognized expert in school nursing with close to two decades of experience in school health. She now serves as Director of the RN to BSN Program at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), the largest program... Read More →
Monday November 2, 2026 11:10am - 12:00pm CST
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12:10pm CST

Barriers to Bridges: Transforming Family-School Partnerships for Student Success
Monday November 2, 2026 12:10pm - 1:00pm CST
This session is designed for school and district leaders committed to advancing equity and student achievement through strategic family engagement. It is especially relevant for principals, assistant principals, and district administrators seeking to strengthen partnerships between families and schools. Participants will leave with leadership-driven strategies to nurture inclusion, empowerment, and shared responsibility in their school communities.
Monday November 2, 2026 12:10pm - 1:00pm CST
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1:10pm CST

Barriers to Bridges: Transforming Family-School Partnerships for Student Success
Monday November 2, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CST
This session is designed for school and district leaders committed to advancing equity and student achievement through strategic family engagement. It is especially relevant for principals, assistant principals, and district administrators seeking to strengthen partnerships between families and schools. Participants will leave with leadership-driven strategies to nurture inclusion, empowerment, and shared responsibility in their school communities.
Monday November 2, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CST
207
 
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