D5TOGETHER: Full Schedule

Registration will open in mid-late July. Schedules are subject to change.

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

10:00am EDT

Friday July 31, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Established in 2012 in Greenville County, Switch is a grassroots, non-profit organization fighting sex trafficking in Upstate communities by shining a light on exploitation and offering restoration to survivors. Switch provides five areas of outreach: Awareness, Prevention, Demand, Intervention, and Restoration. Since Switch's inception, 400 individuals have received assistance through intervention and restoration services. Greenville and Spartanburg counties rank in the top 5 counties in South Carolina for sex trafficking and exploitation. This issue cannot be ignored.

Speakers

Theresa Perry

Switch

Friday July 31, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
3317

General Information

Session Focus Trauma Informed Practices
Grade Level High (9-12), Middle (6-8)
Subject CTE, English Language Arts, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Modern Language, Multilingual Learners, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM
Role Directors, Instructional Coaches, Instructional Technology Coaches, Interventionists, Mental Health Therapists, Nurses, Parent Educators, School Administrators, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Teachers, Teachers Assistants, Support Staff

10:00am EDT

Building Resilience and Connection: Coping Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, and Crisis Communication in the Classroom

LIMITED

Friday July 31, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

2247

Limited Capacity seats available

This presentation equips educators, school staff, counselors, and support professionals with practical strategies to strengthen students’ emotional regulation, peer relationships, and communication skills during everyday challenges and crisis situations. Participants will explore classroom-based coping skills that help students manage stress, anxiety, frustration, and emotional dysregulation while promoting resilience and self-awareness.

The session also highlights the role of social-emotional learning (SEL) in fostering positive peer interactions, empathy, conflict resolution, and inclusive classroom culture.
In addition, the presentation focuses on effective communication strategies for crisis intervention, including de-escalation techniques, active listening, trauma-informed responses, and supportive language that promotes safety and emotional stability.

Participants will leave with actionable tools, classroom activities, and intervention strategies designed to support student well-being, strengthen school climate, and improve student outcomes.

Speakers

Mercedes Moye-Nesbitt

Stepping Stones Mental Health Counselor, Spartanburg District 5

My name is Mercedes Moye’-Nesbitt, and I am the Mental Health Counselor from The Stepping Stones Group.

I am a graduate of Capella University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have worked as a therapist, specializing in care for children and adolescents, for more than 5 years.  My approach is rooted in building a strong, trusting relationship with both the children... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
2247

Mental Health & Well-Being

Session Focus Social-Emotional & Mental Health
Grade Level Early Elementary (Pre-K - 2), Elementary (3 -5), High (9-12), Middle (6-8)
Subject CTE, English Language Arts, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Special Education
Role Interventionists, School Administrators, School Counselors, Teachers, Nurses, Bus Drivers

10:00am EDT

What to do when saying "Calm Down" is not enough?

LIMITED

Friday July 31, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

3306

Limited Capacity seats available

Have you ever been in a situation with a student who is truly unregulated and has flipped their lid? You said "Calm Down" or "What do you need?" and they still can't get back to zero. We will talk about and model what to do next before calling for the cavalry. You will learn what to do next using visuals, grounding techniques, and even steps to take before the un-regulation begins. Teachers will walk away with effective research-based strategies to better manage those chaotic moments in the classroom.

Speakers