Teacher Appreciation Is Needed More Than One Week A Year Teacher Appreciation Week is a wonderful idea. It’s a chance to recognize the contributions of staff members who may be undervalued. But a week of gestures isn’t enough to help you build the confidence and competence of your staff, let alone solve the growing problem […]
Mental Health in Education Blog
Mental Health Accreditation for Stronger Schools
The path to a healthy school climate & culture: mental health accreditation Over the past couple of years, mental wellness support in schools has expanded exponentially. What was once a perk only found in forward-thinking schools is becoming mainstream, and is now recommended by the American Psychological Association and expected by the U.S. DOE. At […]
Measuring Results of School Mental Health Programs
If you are developing a plan to implement new school mental health programs, part of that process must include figuring out how you will measure the outcome. Here’s why you need to establish proper outcome measurement and reporting BEFORE you select and start implementing a program: Here’s how to develop and implement an effective plan […]
School Mental Health Programs: Coaching for School Staff
The new question about school mental health programs A few years ago, it wasn’t uncommon for school administrators to question whether schools should get involved in the mental health of their students. Today, with the skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, school refusal, and suicides among children and teens, the question is no longer whether to […]
How to Reduce IEP Classifications for Mental Health Issues
Special education was intended to help a small percentage of students who have disabilities that significantly impair learning and make it impossible for them to succeed in a general education classroom. Providing IEP classifications to every struggling student, even when they don’t meet the criteria for classification, is a disservice to students and also puts […]
Remote Education: The Silver Lining & Practices We Should Keep
It may be hard to imagine that there is a silver lining after dealing with a global pandemic and the havoc it has wrought. It’s helpful to look for the positive as we rebuild and try to regain a sense of normalcy. This is particularly important as we make decisions about the next school year. […]