CHC Collaborative Groups

Connection. Compassion. Community.

CHC’s Collaborative groups bring together professionals who support children, teens, young adults, and families. Through shared learning and mutual support, we strengthen mental health and education systems across our communities.

Together, we:

  • Connect, collaborate, and grow professionally
  • Identify opportunities to work together
  • Champion the needs of our communities
  • Share resources and best practices
  • Support youth wellness and learning
  • Prioritize professional self-care
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Our Groups

Learning Specialist Collaborative

Connecting Educators, Sharing Solutions

All educators who support students with learning differences are invited to join this unique, cross-school network. Connect with peers from across the Bay Area.

What to Expect

  • Quarterly virtual gatherings with fellow educators
  • A supportive space to exchange ideas and resources
  • Opportunities to network and collaborate across schools
  • Practical tools and insights for working with students with learning differences

 

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

2025–2026 Meeting Dates (via Zoom)

Can’t attend? Join our email list › to stay connected and access resources.

School Counselors Collaborative

Support for Those Who Support Students

Designed for school counselors and wellness staff, this collaborative offers a space to connect with peers who understand the challenges of supporting student mental health.

What to Expect

  • Quarterly virtual meetings
  • Support from colleagues across the bay area
  • Shared strategies and resources to support student well-being
  • Collaborative problem-solving for common challenges

 

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

2025–2026 Meeting Dates (via Zoom)​

Can’t attend? Join our email list › to stay connected and access resources.

School Heads Collaborative

For Leaders of Specialized Schools Supporting Neurodiverse Learners

This CHC-facilitated group brings together Heads of Schools who lead specialized programs across the Bay Area. United by a shared commitment to supporting neurodiverse students, the Collaborative provides a space for connection, collaboration, and peer learning.

What to Expect

  • Quarterly meetings to share resources, challenges, and solutions
  • A supportive network of leaders facing similar opportunities and obstacles
  • Discussions focused on small school operations, innovative instruction, and student-centered models
  • A collective effort to offer strong, flexible options for students who learn differently

 

Interested in joining? Contact us at  [email protected]

Arbor Bay School
Athena Academy
Bay Hill High School
Charles Armstrong School
Chartwell School
Compass High School
Hope Technology School
Los Altos Christian School
Lydian Academy
Mid-Peninsula High School

Pacific Preparatory
Palo Alto Preparatory School
Renaissance Learner Academy
Sand Hill School
Stanbridge Academy
Stellar Academy for Dyslexics
Sterne School
Touchstone Learning
Winston Prep, Marin