The Center for Behavioral Health, Equity, and Leadership in Schools (BHELS)
Behavioral Health, Equity, and Leadership in Schools
Partnering to create more just, healthy, and productive learning environments.
We provide school districts, leaders, and educators with a holistic, integrated set of programs, professional learning opportunities, and behavioral and mental health resources designed to foster healthy school climates. We view challenges through a psychology-informed lens—enabling us to identify root causes, and provide high-impact solutions.
What's in a name?
We work with you to create equitable, emotionally healthy, and safe learning and working environments. Our name represents our core areas of commitment.
Behavioral Health
Equity
Leadership
About BHELS
Like you, we envision a system where all students have access to trained educators who believe in them; where all educators work in schools with strong cultures that believe inspired learning is attainable for all; where efforts are aligned and consistent with goals and values; where teachers and leaders are reflective learners who collaborate to achieve better results for students; and where all adults and students embrace a focus on continuous improvement. Let's work together to make this vision a reality.
Licensure and Academic Training Programs
Graduate Certificate in School Leadership
Leadership Licensure Program for Superintendents (LLPS)
Leadership Licensure Program for Principals/Directors (LLP)
Licensed Educational Psychologist Program (LEP)
Special Education Administrative Leadership Institute for Experienced Directors
Freedman Consulting Service
The Freedman Consulting Service evolved from the Richard I. and Joan L. Freedman Center for Child and Family Development, and the Freedman family's commitment to improving access to mental health resources.
AboutInterface Referral Service
A longtime trusted partner to communities and individuals, the William James College Interface Referral Service provides subscribing communities—including school districts, schools, students, and families—with safe, reliable access to mental health professionals, care, and resources.
Visit