Schools can reference this example of a mental health strategic plan that outlines and illustrates the actions taken to build practices and procedures for a school district committed to addressing the mental health needs of students as well as improving mental wellness for all.
Mental Health Literacy Strategic Plan (case example) Read More »
This brief from the Praxis Project showcases the importance of addressing community trauma through identifying and making space for healing-centered practices that communities have evolved over time, acknowledging and understanding the roots of trauma, and addressing the persistent, structural causes of trauma. It describes how trauma shows up in our communities and institutions, how it can be addressed through community- centered healing, and the role that trusted partners can take in supporting community healing. Download a free copy of the brief from this link.
This website is geared towrd the curriculum, Character Strong, but has compiled federal funding eligibility resources, funding details, and grant opportunities, along with writing tips to help you secure funding to purchase and implement other SEL curriculum.
Resources to support the use of a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework to support students, families, and educators during the transitions back to school during and following a crisis
This anthology of three papers lifts up the journeys of nonprofit organizations across the country that are focusing on centering racial equity within their internal programming and operations. This report surfaces learning in three specific areas: leadership perspectives in stewarding organizational race equity journeys; organizational approaches to cultivating a supportive culture for racial equity work; and organizational approaches for fostering individual journeys toward shared racial equity practice.
Insights from the Field: Learnings from Organizational Journeys in Centering Equity Read More »
Ensuring education is inclusive of young people with diverse needs and abilities takes intentional practice; UDL can help educators design experiences that benefit all students. This article provides some introductory examples of UDL practices that can be used in a variety of settings. This is not an exhaustive list but rather a starting point, because there is so much more we can do to design learning experiences that are more inclusive and equitable.
Applying Universal Design for Learning Supports Inclusive Education Read More »
This guide examines some common root causes of staff resistance, such as burnout, a lack of trust, and fear. It offers actionable strategies for leaders to mitigate the effects of resistance by encouraging them to recognize such resistance as a source of vital information that productively illuminates important gaps or opportunities in initiative implementation. By reframing their approach as one of openness and curiosity, leaders can create favorable conditions for school staff to support the school climate initiative. Questions throughout the guide provide opportunities for leaders to reflect on the best staff engagement approaches.
Re-framing and Understanding Staff Resistance to Advance Positive School Climate Read More »
Watch this video to get an idea of what a trauma sensitive secondary school looks like.
What Does a Trauma-Sensitive Middle/High School Look Like? Read More »
This site describes Tier 1 systems, data, and practices, which support everyone across all settings. They establish the foundation for delivering regular, proactive support and preventing unwanted behaviors.
Positive Behavioral Interventions of Support (PBIS) Read More »
Branching Minds is a K-12 educational technology platform that was designed to support schools in doing the work of MTSS and to make personalized learning sustainable for schools and teachers. This site has lots of data, resources and actionable insights on how to provide the necessary instruction to meet the unique learning needs, strengths, and challenges of each student. This platform streamlines the work of MTSS and provides guidance to personalize support for students so educators have more time and energy to do the inherently personal and personalized work of building positive student-teacher relationships.
Branching Minds MTSS educational technology platform Read More »
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