It seems like everything is topsy-turvy this year as administrations change, budgets shrink, opportunities open and structures shift. Sometimes you can’t tell which end is up! 

But, the one thing you can count on, whether we are Head to Toe or Toe to Head, is that school nurses, counselors, social workers and others working to improve student health and academic success will have an opportunity to address critical youth and adolescent health issues, to explore best practices that can be replicated in schools and communities, and to interact with colleagues in an enthusiastic and supportive atmosphere.

We continue to push the envelope to bring you outstanding and relevant programming.  At the 2011 Head to Toe Conference we will look at technology, cyberbullying and how we can create safe environments in our schools.  There are sessions on youth involvement, substance abuse and delivery of behavioral health services.  Trauma is explored in a series of sessions as well as physical activity and nutrition.  There really is something for everyone – 59 breakout sessions in all! 

The preconference on April 12 offers four, half-day Learning Labs for those wishing to explore topics in more depth. Additionally, School-based Health Center coordinators and clinical staff can experience a full-day Summit designed particularly for their needs. 

We have two dynamic keynote presenters and have made arrangements for a very special presentation by students from United World College in Las Vegas, NM.  We also welcome youth from Warehouse 508 who will introduce us to poetry slam, Head to Toe style.  You’ll see youth involvement in some of the breakouts and in our exhibit area we are adding poster sessions by students.  Mentor Books will be back once again with a broad selection of books you’ll want to add to your collection.

A new component to the conference is our wellness walk and wake-up stress reduction sessions that we have added in recognition of national Stress Awareness Month.  We’re excited that we are joining health care professionals and health promotion experts across the country to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.

There should be no stress, however, in making the decision to register for the Head to Toe conference.  You’ll receive an outstanding return on your investment and leave with new information, new ideas and new friends. 

We look forward to seeing you at Head to Toe 15!

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