About this Network
Schools are increasingly serving as the primary access point for children and adolescents experiencing behavioral health challenges. Educational Service Agencies (ESAs) play a critical role in helping districts build coordinated, sustainable systems that support student well‑being.
The Behavioral Health Network brings together ESA professionals who lead, coordinate, or provide behavioral and mental health services in schools. This national professional learning community is designed to support peer connection, shared problem‑solving, and the advancement of effective, school‑based behavioral health systems.
Who Should Join
This network is designed for ESA professionals who:
- Lead or manage behavioral and mental health services
- Provide training, coaching, or technical assistance related to student supports
- Coordinate regional or statewide behavioral health initiatives
- Work at the intersection of education and community‑based behavioral health services
Members come together with colleagues facing similar challenges and opportunities across diverse regional contexts.
What the Network Focuses On
Participants engage in discussions and learning experiences that center on:
- Building sustainable school‑based behavioral health infrastructure
- Early identification and coordinated, team‑based intervention planning
- Aligning behavioral health frameworks within broader systems of support
- Strengthening partnerships with schools, families, and community providers
- Navigating emerging research, policy, and funding considerations
The network emphasizes practical strategies ESAs can use to support districts and expand access to behavioral health services for students and families.
Schedule:
All sessions are held virtually for 90 minutes each session. All sessions begin at 2:00 pm Eastern Time.
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September 23, 2026
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November 18, 2026
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January 20, 2027
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February 24, 2027
- March 17, 2027
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April 21, 2027
Pricing:
- Annual Individual Membership: $480
Meet the Facilitator:
Erin Wick
Erin Wick is the Executive Director of Behavioral Health and Integrated Student Supports at Capital Region ESD 113 in Washington, where she leads the nationally recognized True North Student Assistance and Treatment Services program. She also oversees the School Safety and Wellbeing Center and helped launch a regional School Safety Consortium supporting 40 districts across five counties. With more than 25 years at ESD 113, she serves in statewide leadership roles advancing behavioral health and student support services across Washington.
Registration opening Spring 2026!
For information about this program, contact:
Jessica Huizenga, Ed.D.
Chief Program Officer
Email