Improve Student Attendance, Behavior, and Mental Health—Without Overwhelming Your Staff

Abby Master, Co-founder, EmpowerU
Tiffany Brown, Licensed School Counselor and Lead Coach, EmpowerU
Andy Duran, Sr. Director of Mental Health Partnerships, EmpowerU

Topic: Mental Health and Well-Being

Grade Band: K-12

Audience: Counselors, District Leadership, Building Leadership

Tier: Tier 2

Room: Ballroom B/C, Session 1

Learn about EmpowerU, CharacterStrong’s newest offering that combines digital resilience lessons with daily 1:1 asynchronous coaching from credentialed instructors. This session will explore how EmpowerU’s proven Tier 2/3 solution supports students struggling with anxiety, avoidance, and low motivation—delivering measurable gains in attendance, behavior, and academic performance without adding to staff workload. You’ll discover why 90% of students who complete EmpowerU avoid higher, more costly interventions, and walk away with a clear understanding of how to implement this scalable support model in your own school.

Resources: Slide Deck