Your next opportunity to learn, connect, and grow is closer than you think! We regularly share events, workshops, and professional development opportunities focused on school-based mental health — from statewide convenings to local community gatherings. Bookmark this page and stay in the loop so you never miss a chance to deepen your practice and strengthen your community.

From Roots To Resilience: Expanded Learning Strategies to Increase Access to School-Based Mental Health Workshop – December 2026

December 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Join CAN and special guests for a FREE virtual workshop featuring inspiring mental health support work from leaders across the state! 

• In this virtual workshop, participants will learn from prominent researchers who highlight the importance of Expanded Learning programs to advance positive mental health outcomes.
• The workshop will also feature expertise from state, county, regional, local district, and community-based organization leaders doing the work today!
• Come learn the why, what, and how of advancing resilience and positive mental health in partnership with California’s Expanded Learning programs. 

Access workshop details and registration!

Mental Health 101 - June 2026

As part of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) School Linked Partnership and Capacity Grant, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) and Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) invite you to register for one free virtual Mental Health 101 training. 

• June 1, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM OR
• June 4, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 

This session is offered to any California educator, in partnership with the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) School-Linked Partnership and Capacity Grant. 

Adult SEL 101 - April & May 2026

As part of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) School-Linked Partnership and Capacity Grant, the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) and the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) are offering FREE virtual Adult Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) capacity-building opportunities! 

Please register for one of the following dates (same training provided four times to offer scheduling flexibility):

• April 16,  9:00 AM – 10:00 AM - Registration Link
• April 20, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Registration Link
• May 7, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Registration Link
• May 11, 1:00 – 2:00 PM – Registration Link

This engaging training will include breakout rooms and opportunities to participate; please come with an active mindset. This session is for everyone in education, including: COE Leaders; Site and LEA Leaders; Clinicians; School Counselors; Classroom Teachers; Support Staff; Campus Staff; Expanded Learning/Out-of-School-Time (OST) practitioners; Community Schools staff, etc.

This session is offered to any California educator, in partnership with the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) School-Linked Partnership and Capacity Grant.