The Melissa Institute

May 4, 2018

22nd Annual May Conference

Approximately 200 professionals attended the 22nd annual conference in partnership with University of Miami’s School of Education and Human Development. The conference focused on the impact […]
April 17, 2018

Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis

April 14, 2018

SOS Students from Carrolton High School at Bethune Head Start

The Melissa Institute staff attended the Mom’s Demand Action Wear Orange Event and had a table with resources.
April 10, 2018

Action Steps Following the March for Our Lives Demonstrations: A Toolkit

April 10, 2018

Action Steps Following the March for Our Lives Demonstrations: A Toolkit

April 7, 2018

Day of Dialogue 2018

The Melissa Institute participated in Day of Dialogue, an event hosted by CRECER, a research team from University of Miami School of Education and Human Development. […]
March 25, 2018

Healthy Schools in a Dangerous World

March 16, 2018

Peace, Harmony & Moonlight 2018

The Melissa Institute hosted its annual Peace, Harmony & Moonlight event in March at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, live music and […]
March 14, 2018

Bullying in Schools: Working with Victims and Perpetrators

Jim Larson, PhD, Scientific Board Member, presented to 50 MDCPS counselors on how to address bullying in schools.
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