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.
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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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Support for Students Exposed to Trauma (SSET)
SSET, an adaptation of CBITS, is designed to help schools and school systems that do not have access to school-based clinicians. Designed with and for teachers and nonclinical school counselors, this program targets students in fifth grade and above. Unlike CBITS, SSET uses a lesson-plan format instead of a clinical manual.
Support for Teachers Affected by Trauma
Support for Teachers Affected by Trauma (STAT) is a self-paced course designed to help educators understand Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS, recognize its symptoms in themselves, and mitigate its effects. There is a cost for the online course.
Supporting LGBTQ Youth
Professional development opportunities and tools for teachers around supporting LGBTQ youth.
Supporting Transgender, Non-binary and Gender Non-Conforming Students
Resources, guidance on IL statutes for districts to support transgender, nonbinary or gender nonconforming students.
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Stress & Trauma Treatment Center
The Stress & Trauma Treatment Center is a specialized facility that serves Southern Illinois and helps individuals heal from traumatic experiences and manage stress. They offer a range of evidence-based therapies, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). These therapies are designed to support children, adolescents, young adults, and their families in overcoming the effects of trauma and adversity.
Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators
Stress is a natural part of life and we experience it daily. However, we don’t often think about what stress does to our brain, our ability to learn new concepts, get along with others, or recall information. Dr. Perry discusses the impact of stress on students and teachers, and explains how creating a safe, secure environment is critical to allowing students to reach their full potential.
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Student and GSA Resources
LGBTQ+ student-led clubs and GSAs (Gender and Sexuality Alliances) are leading the work to create safe and LGBTQ-inclusive schools, and student organizers are the nation’s most powerful base for creating change. Find out how to start a GSA, get free resources to support your GSA’s work, take part in the Day of Silence, Solidarity Week, and join the national network of more than GSAs by registering your student club.