Event: MTSS for Student Success: Pathways to Integrate School Mental Wellness
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Who is VTSS?
Who is VTSS: The Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports (VTSS) is a collective of organizations funded and led by the Virginia Department of Education to support divisions with implementing and sustaining a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS). The primary implementation partners include:
- VTSS-Research and Implementation Center (VTSS-RIC) at Virginia Commonwealth University
- VTSS Evaluation Team at Old Dominion University
- Regional Training and Technical Assistance (T/TAC) Partners
What is MTSS?
MTSS is a systemic, data-driven approach that allows divisions and schools to provide evidence-based practices and interventions to meet the needs of their students. This is done through a clearly defined process that is implemented to fidelity by all stakeholders within the school and/or division.
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MTSS for Student Success 2025: Mental Wellness Conference Motivational Keynote & Breakout with AnneMoss Rogers
Keynote Topic: Turning Pain into Purpose: The Power of Post-Traumatic Growth After Tragedy
Time: 1 hour, around 9 am
For: Educators, parents, students, stakeholders
Theme: An inspirational keynote speaker topic focused on hope and post-traumatic growth after trauma or tragedy.
Where: Hampton, Virginia
Description:
After years of trying to find help for her once joyful son and rap artist, AnneMoss’s son Charles died by suicide in 2015 at age 20. This presentation is about AnneMoss’s inspiring journey to healing and transformation. By dragging an unpopular topic into the spotlight and learning to heal through helping, she shares how embracing change—both personal and societal—has led to unexpected connections, a powerful sense of purpose that has saved lives. Through the evolution of her blog community, she illustrates how shared pain can spark collective healing and drive meaningful change.
Takeaways:
- An unconventional and unique way to connect and save lives.
- Finding purpose and meaning in the face of feeling like an epic failure.
- Moving forward after trauma–to a life-changing, healing path
Breakout Topic: Fun and Games: Mental Wellness Activities to Build Connection and Awareness
Time: 1 hour, around 3-3:30 pm
For: Educators, parents, students, stakeholders
Description:
The key to getting people to talk about wellness is to make it fun! This is the part that educators love the most–the real-life ideas, interactive activities, and games that inspire conversation and teach skills.
It’s not your usual snoozer training but a rich learning opportunity for educators that offers ready-made and tested ideas. Warning! The speaker will be recruiting audience members to demonstrate some of the games and activities.
Takeaways:
- Easy-to-adapt activities that fit multiple teaching styles or settings
- How to foster genuine connection through fun, skill-building experiences
- Case studies showing how small changes can build awareness, wellness, and resilience
- Access to a follow-up resource email with links to activity PDFs and presentation slides—so no one has to reinvent the wheel