The Organizational Well-Being Inventory for Schools (OWBI-S) is available to School and District Accounts on NCSMH SHAPE system. The OWBI-S assesses the quality of organizational well-being. Responses to the OWBI-S are submitted anonymously.
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The Partnership for Resilience is a nonprofit organization that serves Illinois and works to foster connections between schools, healthcare providers, and communities to support children’s physical, emotional, and academic well-being. They offer resources, training, staff development, community events, and programs to address trauma, build resilience, and promote holistic student success through collaborative efforts. They are also an ISBE Regional Services & School Improvement Learning Partner.
Pause-Reset-Nourish (PRN)* to Promote Wellbeing; Provides information about the specific self-care strategy of Pause-Reset-Nourish, or PRN. This fact sheet acknowledges the levels of stress that professionals may experience and offers a way to address unwanted symptoms and promote and replenish wellbeing and enhance resilience.
This site has many resources and information to help children experiencing grief and loss. NACG houses a national database of children’s bereavement support programs, videos, tip sheets, and toolkits such as Responding to Change and Loss. It also has Spanish-language resources.
A look at the trauma-responsive strategies that can help both students and adults — and can an effective trauma response lead to better, more just schools
NewRoot provides innovative, experiential programs focused on building leadership, social-emotional learning, and community engagement among young people. Their resources and activities aim to empower youth to create positive social change and develop essential life skills. Restorative Justice Practices, coaching & supports are part of the process.
In the video “Nonviolent Communication with Dr. Roxy Manning,” Dr. Manning discusses the principles and practices of nonviolent communication (NVC). She explains how NVC can be used to improve interpersonal relationships, resolve conflicts, and foster empathy and understanding through compassionate and clear communication techniques.
The video shows a teacher introducing a “One Minute Greeting” activity to students, where they greet each other respectfully while making eye contact and ensuring safety by not running or shaking hands too hard. After completing the greeting, the teacher and students reflect on their interactions, noting positive behaviors like maintaining eye contact, avoiding running, and taking turns speaking.
This document includes information about creating a school crisis response plan and team, information about school-based and district-based crisis intervention teams, and resources for crisis preparedness and response.
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This video provides an example of how a first-grade teacher uses morning meetings, including other SEL practices, to build relationships at the beginning of each day.
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