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2024-2025 Newsletters

June 2025

Thank You - Your Voice Matters!
Best Practices Guide: Addressing Youth Vaping & Nicotine Use in Schools
Now Accepting Applications: School SBIRT Implementation Project
SBIRT Implementation Support Tips for Engaging with Multilingual Learners and their Families
Free Compassion Resilience Training & Implementation Support
Leadership and Guidance for Belonging and Trust Summer Institute
2025-2026 WISH Regional Trainings

May 2025

Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month
New Caregiver Resources for DPI Suicide Prevention Curriculum
Now Accepting Applications: School SBIRT Implementation Project
See the Results: 2023–2024 School SBIRT Impact Report
New Compassion Resilience Training & Implementation Project
WISH Schools Podcast: Restorative Practices in Action
Youth Tobacco Monitoring Project
Celebrating the Retirements of Lynn Verage & Katharine Reid!
2025-2026 WISH Regional Trainings

April 2025

WISH Needs Assessment Survey Results
DPI AODA Mini-Grants Due May 14
Explore Alternatives to Suspension for Vaping: Restorative Practices Interest Survey
Let's Unpack Trauma-informed vs. Trauma-specific
2025 Prevent Suicide Wisconsin Conference May 14-16
Become a Youth Mental Health "First Aider"
Service Project Aims to End Mental Health Stigma
In-district Training Requests Due May 1
WISH Regional Trainings for 2025

March 2025

Last Chance to Take the WISH Needs Assessment Survey
DPI Student Services/Prevention and Wellness Team Spring Updates
DPI AODA Grants Due March 19
Building Commitment for School Mental Health
Vaping Focus Group Summary Report
We are Hiring!
Host a Youth Mental Health Training
BHSS Video Recap & Call for Proposals
In-district Training Requests Due May 1
WISH Regional Trainings for 2025

February 2025

Tell Us What Training and Support You Need!
Overcoming Overwhelm and Transforming Trauma
Why School Mental Health Matters
2025-2027 AODA Grants Due March 19
Children's Wisconsin 2025 Bullying Prevention Campaign
How to Celebrate Black History Month
WISH Center Supports Sources of Strength Training
WISH Regional Trainings for 2025

January 2025

Highlighting Student Perspectives on Mental Health
The Rising Threat of Smart Vapes
Funding Updates
Suicide Prevention Peer to Peer Quarterly Connection
New Podcast - A Neuroscientific Approach to Understanding Behavior
OCMH 2024 Annual Report
Become a YMHFA Instructor
WISH Regional Trainings for 2025

December 2024

Taking Care and Providing Resources After a School Shooting
BHSS Conference Highlights
Suicide Prevention Peer to Peer Quarterly Connection
OSS Releases Updated Comprehensive School Safety Framework
Become a YMHFA Instructor
Now Open - 2025 YRBS
WISH Regional Trainings for 2025

November 2024

Suicide Prevention Peer to Peer Quarterly Connection, Nov. 21
Our First Podcast is Live!
BHSS Conference: Register by Nov. 22
Become a YMHFA Instructor
WISH Regional Trainings for 2024-2025

October 2024

Substance Use Prevention Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
Navigating the DPI Website: SSPW Webinar
BHSS Conference Scholarships Available - Due Oct. 31
American Indian Online Study Circles
2024-2025 WISH Regional Trainings

September 2024

WISH Center Impact Report Video
School SBIRT Implementation Project Application Due 9/23/24
Supporting Teacher Well-Being Furthers Meaningful Change
Suicide Prevention Awareness + Action
PREPaRE for a Safe School Year!
Funding Updates
DPI SSPW Team Fall Updates
Let's Connect at the Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference
Statewide Conference on LGBTQ+ Youth Nov 1-2
2024-2025 WISH Regional Trainings

August 2024

WISH Center 2023-2024 Impact Report
2023 Wisconsin YRBS Summary and County Reports Available
School SBIRT Implementation Project Application Due 9/23/24
Welcome Chelsea Bellville to the WISH Team!
BHSS Registration Available
A Path Beyond Punishment
Funding Updates
Student AODA Mini-Grants
DPI Releases AI Guidance for Schools and Libraries
DPI SEL Survey
2024-2025 WISH Regional Trainings

2023-2024 Newsletters

June 2024

Pride Month Resources
Billie Jean King and the Importance of Inclusion
2024 Needs Assessment Report Now Available
Setting Priorities in Trauma-Informed Education
BHSS Keynote Announced!
School SBIRT Implementation Project Application Available
ALA Vape Free School Mini-Grant Opportunity
Summer Celebration of School Mental Health
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Leadership Training
Best Practices in Health and Physical Education
2024-2025 WISH Regional Trainings - Registration is Open!

May 2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month
School SBIRT Training for Multilingual Practitioners
School SBIRT Implementation Project Application Available
Truancy Prevention Learning Series Recordings and Handouts
Happy Retirement, Carol Zabel!
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Leadership Training
Best Practices in Health and Physical Education
WISH List of Upcoming Regional Trainings
Mark Your Calendars! 2024-2025 WISH Events

April 2024

Wisconsin Educators Share Greatest Needs
We are hiring a Western Regional Coordinator-application due 4/26
Suicide Prevention Conference May 1 & 2
New DPI Suicide Prevention Curriculum Available for K-12 Schools
What is 988 and How Does it Work? New Video
Trauma Sensitive Schools Implementation Stories from Schools and CESAs
TRAIN-WI Resources for Educators
Wisconsin American Indian Studies
Out for Safe Schools Badges Available
WISH List of Upcoming Regional Trainings
In-district Training Request Due May 1

March 2024

DPI SSPW Team Updates
Last Chance to Take the WISH Needs Assessment Survey
Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education Webinar April 9
We are Hiring!
Share at the BHSS Conference in December 2024
Host a YMHFA Training
WISH Participant Spotlight - Restorative Practices at Salem School District
Restorative Practices Training of Trainers June 2024
DPI Suicide Prevention Curriculum Implementation Trainings
WISH Center Awarded Vaping Grant
WISH List of Upcoming Regional Trainings
In-district Training Request Due May 1

February 2024

Celebrate Black History Every Day
Your Feedback is Needed - Take Our Annual Professional Learning Survey
Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education Webinar April 9
Check Out the 2023 BHSS Conference Recap Video
WISH Participant Spotlight - Compassion Resilience at Cambridge Schools
Free Online, Self-Paced Bullying Prevention Modules
Register Today - Facilitating Formal Conferencing
Become a YMHFA Instructor!
WISH List of Upcoming Regional Trainings
In-district Training Request Due May 1

January 2024

Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders
Become a YMHFA Instructor!
Get to Know DBT Skills in Schools: Steps-A-Final Call for Registrations
Office of Children's Mental Health 2023 Annual Report
Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association Conference
Key Considerations for Bullying Prevention Guide
WISH List of Upcoming Regional Trainings
In-district Training Request Due May 1

December 2023

With Gratitude for All You Do
Building the Heart of Success Schools Conference Highlights
Engage with Self-Compassion in This Busy Season
Restorative Practices for Educators
Advance Your Work with Restorative Practices-Final Call for Registrations
Get to Know DBT Skills in Schools: Steps-A
New Universal Screening Resource from the OCMH
YMHFA Instructor Resources
WISH List of Upcoming Regional Trainings
In-district Training Request Due January 1

November 2023

Last Call - Register Now for the Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference
Fostering Belonging
Funding Updates
Honoring Native American Heritage Month - Electa Quinney
Support for Suicide Prevention Available
The Do's of Social Media
WISH List of Upcoming Regional Trainings
In-district Training Request Due January 1

October 2023

Everyone Has a Role to Play in Bullying Prevention
Substance Use Guide - Feedback and Examples Needed
DPI SSPW Team Updates
YMHFA Training in Wisconsin
BHSS Conference-CEHs and Scholarships Available
Advancing Restorative Practices Book Study
WISH List of Upcoming Regional Trainings
In-district Training Request Due January 1

September 2023

Suicide Prevention Supports for Schools
School SBIRT Implementation Project -Applications due 9/23/23
Relationships Are Key to Respect for Students of Color in Schools
Improving School Safety Through Bystander Reporting
BHSS Conference-Register for Pre-conference Sessions
WISH List of Upcoming Regional Trainings
In-district Training Request Due January 1

August 2023

WISH Center Annual Report - Celebrating 10 Years of Service!
Mental Health - Is Your School in Good SHAPE?
School SBIRT Implementation Project-$2,000 Stipend
Funding Updates
Welcome Jenny Holle!
GAIN-SS Screening Tool Available
New WISH Training Dates Announced
In-district Training Request Due September 1

2022-2023 Newsletters

June 2023

Suicide Prevention Supports for Schools
Full Wisconsin Educator Needs Assessment Report 2023
School SBIRT Implementation Project
Wisconsin School New - An Anti-Bullying Blueprint
BHSS Registration Opens on July 1
2023 Best Practices in Health Equity
WISH Training Dates Released
In-district Training Request Due September 1

May 2023

Bullying Prevention Toolkit Walk-through Video & Support Available
Greatest Safe & Healthy Schools Needs
Happy Retirement, Jackie Schoening
We are Hiring!
New Tools on School Attendance
2021 Wisconsin YRBS Report
More Than Enough
2023 Best Practices in Health Equity
Fall 2023 WISH Center Events

April 2023

Bullying Prevention Toolkit
Funding Opportunities
Building the Heart of Successful Schools Call For Proposals
NEW In-District Training Request Process for 2023-2024
School Safety Resources and Training
ACP Report
2023 WISH Center Events

March 2023

Still Time to Take Our Survey & Enter to Win $100
Funding Opportunities
Suicide Prevention Office Hours Available
Mental Health Literacy Webinar Recording Available
Staff Wellness and Health Equity Webinar on March 21
Student Leader Summit Online April 12
Prevent Suicide Wisconsin Online Conference April 13-14
Statewide Conference on LGBTQ+ April 6
Virtual Up to Me Facilitator Trainings
2023 WISH Center Events

February 2023

Share What You Need for Training and Enter to Win up to $100
New Suicide Prevention Office Hours
DPI Updates - Mental Health Grant Available
Crisis and Coping Resources for Schools
Mental Health Literacy Webinar 2/28
Register Now - A Few Seats Remain for Restorative Practices Training
Prevent Suicide Wisconsin Conference
Statewide Conference on LGBTQ+
Sign Up - Virtual Educational Equity Leadership Institute
2023 WISH Center Events

January 2023

Student Strategies of Flexibility, Regulation, and Resilience - Online Learning February 14
Supporting Neurodiverse Student's Learning
Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference Recap
Restorative Practice Tools for Implementation
AODA Advisory Council Recruitment
Office of Children's Mental Health 2022 Annual Report
Showcase Your SEL Work
School Mental Health Works Podcast
WI School Safety Coordinators Association Conference
2023 WISH Center Events

December 2022

Gratitude for You
Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference Recap and Access to Recordings
School SBIRT - Effective & Efficient Tier 2/3 Intervention
Suicide Prevention Resources for Learning and Action
YRBS - Register Now for 2023 + Webinar 12/20/22
Opportunities for Bullying Prevention from Children's Wisconsin
Online GAIN-SS Available at No Cost for 50 Wisconsin Schools
2022-2023 WISH Center Events

November 2022

Funding Updates: Get Kids Ahead & Peer to Peer Suicide Prevention
Trauma Informed Resilient Schools Webinar Recording Available
Register Now for Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference
Compassion Resilience Toolkit + Swatting Calls
LGBTQ+ Youth in Crisis: Best Practices Webinar Nov. 28
YRBS Results Available + Register Now for 2023
Kalli Rasmussen Joins the WISH Team
Online GAIN-SS Available at No Cost for 50 Wisconsin Schools
Opportunity for DBT STEPS-A in Schools
2022-2023 WISH Center Events

October 2022

New Bullying Prevention Toolkit Webinar October 24
Trauma Informed Resilient Schools Online Training October 25
Awareness and Prevention of School-Based Bullying Online Training Available
Student Services/Prevention Wellness Team Fall Updates
Funding Updates-AODA Mini-Grants Due October 21
YRBS Results Available
Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference Agenda Available
Online GAIN-SS Available at No Cost for 50 Wisconsin Schools
2022-2023 WISH Center Events

September 2022

Five Ways to Help Students Feel Connect at School
Mindfulness Begins With You + 2 Minute Meditation
School SBIRT Implementation Project Application Due September 23
Funding Updates
Implementing Restorative Practices Tips
Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference Registration Available
Online GAIN-SS Available at No Cost for 50 Wisconsin Schools
2022-2023 WISH Center Events

August 2022

WISH Center Annual Report
School SBIRT Implementation Project Application Due September 23
Everything You Want to Know About Title IV, Part A
988 Nationwide Launch
Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference Registration Available
Online GAIN-SS Available at No Cost for 50 Wisconsin Schools
2022-2023 WISH Center Events

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