Join us as we explore and discuss important aspects about sleep and how it shapes the quality of learning and life for children and teens.  Hear from the experts and engage in conversations during this three-part event with a Q & A session after each presentation.

Sleep 101

Why is sleep so important for youth?  What are the consequences of poor sleep? 

Presented by: Peter L. Franzen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical and Translational Science, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Director, Sleep and Behavioral Neuroscience Center 

Sleep and Performance at School

From an administration perspective, what are the school-related outcomes affected by sleep? What are schools doing to support better sleep? 

Presented by: Dawn Golden, MA, MEd , Assistant Superintendent, Penn Hills School District

Sleep, Roses and Thorns

Learn about successes and challenges related to improving adolescent sleep, including the findings of our school-based sleep program with two local school districts.

Presented by: Jessica Levenson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

(Spanish and ASL interpretation services will be available.)