In June 2022, the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health (formerly the Iowa Center for School Mental Health) awarded $1 million in research grants to support interventions to improve social, emotional, behavioral, or psychological outcomes in Iowa’s PreK-12 schools. Each project is two years and will run from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.
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The Right Support at the Right Time: How Advanced Tier 2 Training Helped East Ridge Elementary Build Student Supports from the Ground Up
Monday, April 6, 2026
Discover how the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health's Advanced Tier 2 training helped one Iowa elementary school move beyond theory and put practical, data-driven student support systems into action.
A Pantry Full of Possibilities: How Bobbijo Duncan Fuels Focus, Stability, and Success
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Bobbijo Duncan, Behavior Interventionist at Hoover Elementary (Mason City School District, IA) has been named April 2026 Iowa School Mental Health Hero of the Month.
Supporting Students Through Grief & Loss
Friday, April 3, 2026
Grief is something every person experiences, yet we rarely talk about how deeply it affects children and teens—or how often it shows up in schools. Learn what grief really is and practical ways to support students who are navigating it.
The “Higher Edge” Spotlight: Amanda Seemann, Indian Hills Community College
Thursday, March 19, 2026
In this "Higher Edge" spotlight, meet Amanda Seemann from Indian Hills Community College.
Psychological Safety in the Workplace: Is This Really a Thing?
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Would you know psychological safety if you've experienced it? Discover why psychological safety matters, how it actually shows up on campus, and intentional strategies for fostering it in your workplace.
In the news: UI Scanlan Center for School Mental Health sees interest in eating disorder support
Monday, March 2, 2026
Taylor Ford, MSW, LISW, has been instrumental in increasing access to eating disorder support for Iowa's K-12 students, school staff, and parents. She was recently featured in the Iowa Capital Dispatch, highlighting our clinic's eating disorder evaluations and therapy services.
Relationship Mapping: Ensuring All Students Feel Connected at School
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Relationship mapping is a proven way to improve school climate and conditions of learning. Try implementing this strategy to strengthen adult-student relationships in your classroom or school.
The “Higher Edge” Spotlight: Becca Papian, Des Moines Area Community College-Urban Campus
Thursday, February 12, 2026
In this "Higher Edge" spotlight, meet Becca Papian from Des Moines Area Community College-Urban Campus.
Resetting the Breaker: Campus Guide to Repairing Emotional Ruptures in Work Relationships
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Relationships are a part of our campus infrastructure. However, relational rupture is bound to happen. When it does, how do we move towards restoration? Learn the process of repair and 5 practical actions to take to move toward repair.
Building Trust, One Student at a Time: Kelli Johnson’s Mission to Make Students Feel Seen
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Kelli Johnson, school counselor at Parkview Elementary (Marion Independent School District, Iowa), has been named the February 2026 Iowa School Mental Health Hero of the Month.