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Building a Foundation of Knowledge around Resilience and Healing in Schools
Welcome to the Learning & Resource Hub of the Center for Childhood Resilience at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Chicago’s Hospital of Chicago. CCR’s Learning & Resource Hub supports the adults who are part of school systems that are creating:
- spaces that foster individual and collective growth
- climates that are conducive to learning
- climates that are conducive to teaching
- school communities that are centered around the whole child
- an environment of healing centered engagement.
Simply put, we provide information, resources and (online) social connections to help schools create happy, healthy learning spaces.
Continuing Education Opportunities
As a part of our partnership with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), educators who complete this e-learning can earn FREE professional development hours. These are available to Illinois educators, administrators, school staff and school counselors. To earn PEL hours, participants must complete a short survey at the end of each training; then a certificate of attendance will be provided. Center for Childhood Resilience is an approved provider for ISBE professional development.
Most courses on the Learning & Resource Hub are eligible for FREE continuing education credits for the following:
- Illinois Professional Educator License holders (PEL)
- Illinois licensed social workers
- Illinois licensed professional counselors
- Illinois licensed psychologists
- Early childhood and out-of-school providers through Gateways (INCCRRA).
Why is this important?
Building a foundation of understanding and strategies around social and emotional learning, trauma-responsive practices, mental health and healing for both staff and students is imperative so that schools can be supportive and resilient places where all students, staff, and families can thrive.
Childhood trauma and traumatic stress can disrupt a child’s developmental course and lead to problems with brain development, learning, and relationships. Creating school environments that center positive relationships, safety and belonging, staff well-being and youth and family voice, and equity starts with being open to learning and adding new tools to your toolbox.
What The Research Shows
3.85 Million
U.S. children with unmet mental needs.
Whitney DG, Peterson MD. US National and State-Level Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders and Disparities of Mental Health Care Use in Children. JAMA Pediatr. 2019;173(4):389–391. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.5399
Only 51%
of U.S. children with a mental health issue receive mental health treatment.
Ali, M. M., West, K., Teich, J. L., Lynch, S., Mutter, R., & Dubenitz, J. (2019). Utilization of Mental Health Services in Educational Setting by Adolescents in the United States. The Journal of school health, 89(5), 393–401. https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.12753
Of These 58%
receive mental health services In school, making school staff critical to supporting youth mental health needs.
Equipping Educators with Tools to Help Students Succeed Academically, Socially and Emotionally
Since 2020, the Center for Childhood Resilience’s Learning & Resource Hub has provided valuable learning to more than 19,000 adults serving children and youth in Illinois and beyond. The Learning & Resource Hub supports the Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing (REACH) Initiative in Illinois, as well as Resilience-Supportive Schools Illinois (RSSI).
By creating a registration profile here, you’ll have access to:
- Comprehensive courses you can complete at your own pace
- Short courses that focus on strategies to use in your school’s professional development days
- Curated resources to support schools that are safe, supportive, relationship-based, culturally attuned, and able to promote positive mental health and wellness
- Free credits for Illinois Professional Education License (PEL) holders, licensed social workers, licensed professional counselors, and psychologists (IDFPR), and those holding certifications through Gateways (INCCRRA).
Explore free courses and curated resources on a variety of topics.
Build robust professional development opportunities for your teams, and use materials from field experts to watch, reflect and discuss how to create more healing-centered schools for all students. Let the learning begin!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access the courses on the Learning & Resource Hub?
Center for Childhood Resilience’s courses are accessible after registering on this site. Click here to go to the registration page.
Are the courses free?
Yes! Center for Childhood Resilience’s courses are free.
How many courses are there?
Currently, there are 44 courses created by Center for Childhood Resilience. Go the Courses pages under the Professional Deveopment tab.
I didn't get my certificate of completion after completing the course. What do I do?
Please reach out to us at LearningHub@LurieChildrens.org.
I completed courses on the previous learning platform. Will my completions carry over?
Yes! If you were a member on our previous learning platform, your completions have been carried over to this site. If you have any issues around this, please reach out to us at LearningHub@LurieChildrens.org.
How do I know what type of user I am?
Anyone can register on our Learning & Resource Hub; you don’t have to be part of a user group. Our “Learning for Educators” user group provides access to our courses, resources, and community building forums.
I'm a school nurse. Can I get credit hours for the courses?
Center for Childhood Resilience is an approved provider for:
- Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License (PEL)
- Licensed social workers, professional counselors, and psychologists through Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Certified providers through Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) through Gateways for Opportunities
I don't work in Illinois. Can I still get credit for the courses?
Center for Childhood Resilience is an approved provider for licensed social workers, professional counselors, and psychologists through Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Most states have reciprocity, but check with your state’s professional licensing board. After completing a course, you’ll receive a certificate you can print and save for your records.
How does my school become involved in REACH?
To find out how your schools or district can get involved, contact REACH@luriechildrens.org. Visit ISBE’s website to see which SEL Hub works with your school or district; Social-Emotional Learning Hubs (isbe.net)
I clicked on a link and it isn't working.
We know links to outside websites change and break. Recently, many webpages of federally supported sites have been removed. If you come across any links that are no longer working, please contact us a LearningHub@LurieChildrens.org and let us know!
