The Lower Hudson Special Education Task Force is pleased to present a Zoom webinar

What You Need to Know about Therapeutic/Emotional Support Programs and Services in Public Schools

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  Mental health conditions continue to affect many students and impact their education. According to the CDC,  nearly 1 in 5 children ages 3 to 17 (21%) will have been diagnosed with a mental, emotional, or behavioral health condition in their educational career.  

Some school districts offer therapeutic or emotional support programs to serve students with emotional needs. These programs often allow students specialized counseling, a “home base” within the school setting, flexibility and support.  As these programs do not have a set definition and can mean different things in different school districts, it is important to understand a range of available options.

This session is designed for all stakeholders, including parents, teachers,  school psychologists, advocates, and CSE chairs. Our panel features professionals who administer therapeutic support programs in public school districts.  

 Panelists:

Venessa Green-Davis, PsyD, CSE Chair, Supervisor, Out of District Program and Coordinator of School Psychologists

Travis Jackson, MSEd, Elementary School Counselor, Suffern Central School District.

Moderators:

Julie P. Passman, Esq.,  Attorney at Law

Marion M. Walsh, Esq., The Advancement for Orchid Children PLLC

DATE: May 27, 2026

TIME: 6:00 p.m.

RSVP HERE

If you have difficulty registering, please email jbaumann@putnamils.org Or call (845) 228-7457, ext. 1108Sponsored by:

The Lower Hudson Valley Special Education Task Force