This is the first module of the Best Practices in Mental Health Screening training series, “Getting Started and Aligning Efforts” that breaks down the National School Mental Health Best Practices: Implementation Guidance Modules for States, Districts, and Schools.
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This is the second module of the Best Practices in Mental Health Screening training series about screening as a bigger part of a multi-tiered system of support system in schools and key pre-planning considerations. This module cover Mental Health Promotion – Tier 1 Services and Support.
This site includes loads of information and ideas to use in schools, classrooms and team meetings, including conversation starters, videos and reflection around what it means to be being anti-racist, with the goal of school community members making conscious decisions to make frequent, consistent, equitable choices daily.
This is the fourth module of the Best Practices in Mental Health Screening training series about screening as a bigger part of a multi-tiered system of support system in schools and key pre-planning considerations. Includes a district example of mental screening implmentation in one school disgrict, and includes information on screening for mental health and well-being in schools.
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This short video provides an overview of the ADDRESSING Model. Developed by Pamela Hays, the “ADDRESSING” model is a framework that facilitates recognition and understanding of the complexities of individual identity. According to Hays, consideration of age, developmental disabilities, acquired disabilities, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, indigenous group membership, nationality, and gender contributes to a complete understanding of cultural identity.
This resource is intended to help educators understand how they might address the interplay of race and trauma and its effects on students in the classroom. After defining key terms, the guide outlines recommendations for educators and offers a list of supplemental resources. This guide is intended as a complement to two existing NCTSN resources—Position Statement on Racial Injustice and Trauma and Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators—and it should be implemented in accordance with individual school policies and procedures.
Article that includes principles of practice, educator preparation, and considerations for policy makers as they build a positive school climate—where students feel a sense of safety and belonging and where relational trust prevails.
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A checklist has been prepared for higher educators as a tool to reflect on their teaching and courses, regardless of modality. The six principles of trauma-informed care developed by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) are a foundational concept in the trauma field. In this checklist, they are adapted to the field of education to assist teachers in creating more trauma-aware classrooms.
Creating and maintaining positive school climates. Resources, including framework, training and consultation to help schools make progress on becoming creating a more trauma responive environment.
Supporting Transition Resilience of Newcomer Groups (STRONG) is an evidence-informed, school-based intervention for newcomer (refugee and immigrant) youth (K-12th grades) to support their transition to a new school and community.
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