Thursday, October 10th | 12:00-12:45 p.m. ET

Group chats are a popular way for students to socialize, but they can also bring drama, misunderstandings, and distractions.

In this keynote presentation, the Pennsylvania Association of Pupil Services Administrators (PAPSA) partners with The Social Institute (TSI) to offer valuable tips for addressing drama and empowering students to navigate group chats with confidence, ultimately fostering stronger friendships and self-confidence.

Attendees will learn:

• Ways to equip students with strategies to handle group chat drama respectfully.
• How to address common issues like cyberbullying, setting boundaries, and fostering self-confidence.
• Ways to facilitate ongoing conversations with students and promote healthy online interactions.

Featured Speaker

Caitlin Dallmeyer has spent the last 15 years in higher education as a teacher, coach, administrator and mentor for collegiate students. She has worked at Duke University, Dickinson College, and most recently Lehigh University. She consistently works with students in grades K-12 through her continued work in youth athletics as a coach and administrator.

Facilitators

Jeanne Knouse is the PAPSA Executive Board Secretary and has over 30 years of experience in education, eleven years utilizing Restorative Practices, and seven years as a Restorative Practices Trainer. She works closely with community service providers, Penn State University (PSU) campus community, and district staff to provide a full range of services for State College Area School District students.

Justin Rubenstein is a PAPSA member and the Supervisor of Student Services in the Central Bucks School District, in Doylestown, PA. He has served as a former alternative school teacher, school psychologist, brain injury consultant, assistant high school principal, adjunct professor, and author.