Things to Know About Youth Mental Health
Printable one-pagers to display about mental health warning signs and protective factors in children and teenagers, as well as info on resources to call/reach out to in case of emergencies.
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Three Realms of ACEs
This infographic and handout illustrates the ACEs in these three realms – household, community, and environment – intertwine throughout people’s lives, and affect the viability of families, communities, organizations, and systems. The backside of this handout also covers five important findings from the ACEs study.
Teaching about Racism Is Essential for Education
It is crucial for young people to learn about equity and social justice so they can thrive in our increasingly global, multilingual and multicultural society. When students become aware of the structural origins of inequality, they better understand the foundations of American society. They are also better equipped to comprehend, interpret and integrate into their worldviews the science they learn in their classrooms and experience in their lives.
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The Day After: Discussing Controversial Topics
The Day After… A Classroom Discourse Guide helps educators facilitate discussions on difficult or controversial events, providing a safe and supportive space for students to process emotions and understand the context. This resource includes guidance for creating meaningful discourse, strategic responses, and specific resources for social science teachers, ensuring students and staff can engage thoughtfully and critically with significant events.
The Human Brain
A brief introduction to core concepts regarding brain structure and
function that provides the basis for developmentally sensitive and
trauma-informed caregiving, education and therapy.
Tailoring Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth with Developmental Disabilities (TF-CBT IDD) and their Caregivers
This guide is intended for clinicians who have completed basic training in TF-CBT two-day live training conducted by a certified trainer and follow-up consultation calls. This is not meant to be a stand-alone training in itself, but a guide to clinicians in schools who want to understand how trauma impacts youth with hopes of enhancing clinician comfort and flexibility in working with youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Talking About Race and Racism
Lesson plans, information and resources to help educators participate in an open and honest conversation about how to talk about race and racism.
Tap In – Tap Out Strategy for Teachers
Sometimes teachers need a minute to take a breath and refocus. A tap-in, tap-out strategy allows them to call in support so they can step out of their room.
Teacher Wellness
Explore practical strategies to battle teacher burnout and bring excitement and creativity into the classroom.
Teacher Wellness: 6 Resources and Ideas for Self-Care
This article looks at the research on teacher stress and why teacher wellness is important. Then explores six resources that can help your central office team reduce teacher stress levels and model the importance of self-care this school year.
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