May 31-June 3, 2026
Hyatt Regency in Downtown Savannah
2 W Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
*The priority deadline has passed for the Call for Proposals, but we will review and accept proposals until all time slots are full.
Conference Overview
The Southeast Conference on School Climate (SeCSC) is a two-and-a-half-day conference that provides research-based resources for improving school culture, climate, and safety. Administrators, counselors, teachers, and school-based mental health professionals participate in sessions packed with practical, evidence-based strategies aimed at creating learning environments to improve every student’s mental, behavioral, and academic performances. The SeCSC primary strands include Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Mental Health, School Safety, Youth Resiliency, Restorative Practices, and Mindfulness and Wellbeing. In addition, each conference session supports topics related to strategies that can be used for School Improvement Plans (SIP).
The objective of the Southeast Conference on School Climate (SeCSC) is to provide school administrators, counselors, and teachers with research-based resources and practical strategies to enhance school culture, climate, and safety. The conference focuses on equipping educators with evidence-based approaches in areas like Positive Behavior Interventions, Mental Health, School Safety, and Youth Resiliency, aiming to support student mental, behavioral, and academic success and align with School Improvement Plans (SIP).
Conference Strands
- Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
- Mental Health
- School Safety
- Youth Resiliency
- Restorative Practices
- Mindfulness & Wellbeing
SeCSC Planning Committee
Dr. Eric Landers
Conference Chair
- Eric Landers, Ph.D. – Conference Chair, Georgia Southern University
- Bailey Nafziger, Ed.D. – Georgia Southern University
- Caitlin Criss, Ph.D. – Georgia Southern University
- Gregory Benner, Ph.D. – University of Alabama
- Meredith Rausch, Ph.D. – Augusta University
- Lee Fletcher, MSW – South Carolina Department of Mental Health
- Rick Surrency – District School Superintendent, Putnam County School District
- Daniel Dickens – Principal, Tuscaloosa County Schools
FAQs
School administrators, counselors, and teachers should attend the Southeast Conference on School Climate (SeCSC) to gain practical, evidence-based strategies for improving school culture, climate, and safety. This conference is ideal for those involved in developing School Improvement Plans (SIP) and fostering supportive, resilient learning environments for students.
The dress code for the conference is business casual.
The SeCSC Conference will be held in the Hyatt Regency located at 2 W Bay Street, Savannah, GA, 31401.
Valet parking is available at the Hyatt.
Please visit the SeCSC Hotel Accommodations webpage.
TBA.
Conference Chair:
Dr. Eric Landers
ericlanders@georgiasouthern.edu
For general conference information contact:
secsc@georgiasouthern.edu
For registration information contact:
ce-registrations@georgiasouthern.edu or give us a call at 912-478-5551.