Article about how the current narrative around SEL is that students must manage and regulate themselves and their emotions, conform and constrict their identities, and not express their fullest, most authentic selves, and urges school districts re-examine how we talk about and teach SEL.
The National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) compiled the following list of websites and free resources to help support youth, families, schools, and communities impacted by anti-AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) racism.
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From cyberharassment to physical violence, bullying is a serious problem for many schools, but bullying LGBTQ students in particular is more likely to be ignored or mishandled by staff, according to recent research. This article discusses how most educators want to help and support LGBTQ students but don’t know how (2018)
Essential questions for school safety planning. Includes sections that assess risk and protection factors for school safety and violence.
Schools have different needs and considerations that determine how they address school safety. While there isn’t a universal school safety plan, you can use the Safety Readiness Tool to get common actions that you should consider to create a safe school environment.
Short guide that includes questions to ask when planning for emergency operations in a school related to armed assailant drills.
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Self-assessment tool for school/district staff understand current policies, programs, and practices, and to assist schools and districts in addressing the health and academic needs of LGBTQ students, this self-assessment tool was created to help school and district staff understand current policies, programs, and practices that may contribute to safe, inclusive environments where all youth can be successful.
LGBTQ Inclusivity in Schools: A Self-Assessment Tool Read More »
Toolkit with template to help schools/districts build a tiered intervention menu (MTSS) across math, literacy, behavior, attendance, and social-emotional learning (SEL); create a goal-based intervention plan; progress monitor interventions with data; assess the overall health of your MTSS/RTI program as a school or district leader.
A framework supported by educators for improving school safety and increasing access to
mental health supports for children and youth. Efforts to improve school climate, safety, and learning are not separate
endeavors. They must be designed, funded, and implemented as a comprehensive school-wide approach that facilitates
interdisciplinary collaboration and builds on a multitiered system of supports.
Resource supports K-12 educators in growing their understanding of social justice principles. Each pillar – Curriculum & Instruction, Culture & Climate, Leadership, and Family & Community Engagment – has strategies that schools and districts can integrate into their practice.
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