Chester County ECHO Coalition

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

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05/19/2026

Parent University: Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month is an important time to recognize the impact mental health has on our emotional, social, physical, and academic well-being.

It helps bring awareness to the importance of caring for our minds just as we care for our physical health. By acknowledging Mental Health Awareness Month, we create opportunities to reduce stigma, encourage open conversations, and connect families and communities with valuable resources and support.

Recognizing mental health strengthens our commitment to supporting children, parents, and the community, and to building healthy, positive environments where youth, adults, and families can thrive.

Join us on Thursday, May 21st, at 6 pm as we discuss mental health and its impact. Our guest speakers will be staff from Chester County School District, including a Mental Health Counselor.

Please use the following link to join us on Zoom. You can also join our page, Chester County ECHO Coalition

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hJ897w3HQOSCFsSLoISd5g

There will be one lucky winner of a $30 Amazon gift card.

For more information, contact Melody C. Reid, Director of Prevention Services at [email protected].

Chester County ECHO Coalition
Chester County School District

05/18/2026

Underage drinking and impaired driving remain serious concerns that can have life-changing consequences for teens, families, and communities.

Alcohol affects judgment, reaction time, and decision-making skills, increasing the risk of accidents, injuries, and legal consequences. Even a single poor decision can lead to DUI charges, loss of driving privileges, financial hardship, or tragic outcomes.

This Parent University session aims to provide families with the knowledge, resources, and strategies needed to encourage open conversations, promote responsible choices, and help students understand the importance of making safe, healthy decisions both behind the wheel and in everyday life.

Join us on Tuesday, May 19th, at 6 pm, as we welcome Master Trooper Hannah Davidson with SCHP Troop 4 to discuss ongoing trends and data related to underage drinking and DUIs in Chester County.

Please use the following link to register.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Hx1LXWKWSpKIbOOV2VdxTw

There will be one lucky winner of a $30 Amazon gift card.

For more information or details, contact Melody C. Reid, Director of Prevention Services at [email protected]

04/15/2026

Parent University: Transitioning from High School to College/Workforce

Transitioning from High School to College/Workforce is an engaging Parent University session designed to equip parents with practical insights and strategies to support their students during key educational transitions, whether moving from middle school to high school or from high school to college or the workforce. It focuses on academic readiness, social-emotional development, independence, and decision-making to help students successfully navigate these pivotal stages. Every student’s path is different. As parents, it’s our role to support, guide, and empower independence, not to control their journey.

Join us on Thursday, April 16th, from 6 pm to 7 pm, via Zoom or our ECHO Coalition’s page for a meaningful conversation that offers insight, practical strategies, and encouragement as we explore ways parents can understand key transition challenges students face when moving from middle school to high school and from high school to postsecondary pathways (college or workforce).

Identify academic and behavioral expectations at each stage, including increased responsibility, time management, and self-advocacy. Support goal setting and planning, including course selection, career exploration, and postsecondary preparation. Recognize social-emotional needs and how to foster resilience, confidence, and independence in their students.

Access resources and tools available through schools and community programs to support student success. Encourage informed decision-making regarding college, careers, and alternative pathways.

Our guest speaker for this session will be Syvelle Newton with Chester County School District.

To join, please use the link below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t43ZnsD7TxicAdf_sXOOUA

There will be a drawing for a $30 Amazon Gift Card for one lucky viewer!

For more information, please contact Melody C. Reid, Director of Prevention Services at the Hazel Pittman Center. She can be reached by email, [email protected], or by phone at 803-377-8111.

04/08/2026

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us with the Chester County ECHO Coalition!! 🐰💐🐣

03/16/2026

Parent University Webinar: State Testing – Helping Students Manage Stress & Anxiety

State testing season can bring a lot of pressure for students as well as parents. Join us for an informative webinar focused on understanding state testing and learning practical ways to support your child through testing-related stress and anxiety.

During this session, we will discuss:
✅ What parents should know about state testing
✅ Common signs of testing stress and anxiety in students
✅ Simple strategies to help your child feel confident and prepared
✅ Ways to create a calm and supportive testing environment at home

This webinar is designed to equip parents with tools and encouragement to help students approach testing with confidence rather than fear. Let’s work together to support our students' success and well-being during testing season!

Our guest speaker for this session will be Dr. Sheka Houston, Director of Student Support Programs at Chester County School District.

You can join via our ECHO Coalition's Facebook Live Page or on Zoom. If you are joining via Zoom, please use the link provided.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4fiW3W-pSNmBrwX80CJJpg

There will be a drawing for a $30 Amazon Gift Card for one lucky viewer! For more information, please contact Melody C. Reid, Director of Prevention Services at the Hazel Pittman Center. She can be reached by email, [email protected], or phone at 803-377-8111.

📅March 19th, 2026
⏰ Time: 6 pm - 7 pm
💻Zoom & Chester County ECHO Coalition's page Live



County School District Pittman Center

02/25/2026

🚨🚨** Parent University **🚨🚨

Parenting the Next Generation in Our New World is an engaging Parent University session designed to help families navigate the rapidly changing world our children are growing up in. From technology and mental health to identity, resilience, and relationships, today’s parents face challenges no previous generation has encountered.

Join us on Zoom for a meaningful conversation that offers insight, practical strategies, and encouragement as we explore how to support, guide, and empower the next generation with confidence and care. Raising kids in today’s world can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. This interactive Zoom session invites parents and caregivers to learn, reflect, and walk away with actionable ideas they can use right away.

Our guest speaker for this session will be Dr. Sheka Houston, Director of Student Support Programs at Chester County School District.

Thursday, February 26th, from 6 pm to 7 pm, via our ECHO Coalition’s Facebook Live Page or on Zoom. If you are joining via Zoom, please use the link provided.
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_4fiW3W-pSNmBrwX80CJJpg

There will be a drawing for a $30 Amazon Gift Card for one lucky viewer! For more information, please contact Melody C. Reid, Director of Prevention Services at the Hazel Pittman Center. She can be reached by email, [email protected], or phone at 803-377-8111.

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