National S3 Learning Collaborative 

The goal of the learning collaborative is to improve the integration of trauma-informed schools (TIS) and Cultural Responsiveness, Anti-Racism & Equity (CARE) efforts into comprehensive school mental health systems through their partnership with NCS3.This two-year learning collaborative intentionally integrates these essential components to better promote equity and well-being for all students and staff. 

Participating districts and schools will receive: 

• Monthly virtual learning sessions for district teams 

• Training and facilitated discussion for school staff 

• Ongoing technical assistance and training from national experts 

• Participation in a national community of school districts engaged in continuous quality improvement 

Dr. Sharon Hoover, NCS3 Principal Investigator and Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, noted that “the NCS3 is eager to work with these districts to support the implementation of equitable, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed school mental health. Students and staff need support for their well-being now more than ever. By applying to participate in the S3 Learning Collaborative, these 16 districts have demonstrated a commitment to promoting safe supportive schools in their communities.”