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 […]
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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 […]
Social Emotional Learning Loss: Helping Kids Catch Up
The academic learning loss that has occurred over the past 18 months has been well documented and publicized. The problem is on everyone’s radar as we approach the return to school. But there’s another learning gap related to social emotional learning that’s equally harmful but not getting as much attention. As we shift from a […]
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. […]
How to Conduct Student Mental Health Screening
Thanks to Krista Seabrook for providing the content for this article. Mental health screening is a process that is becoming more important than ever in schools. It helps identify the services that students need to ensure they have a secure and supportive environment that promotes learning. The idea of screening for mental health can bring […]
School Avoidance: Early Warning Signs to Look For
“Why do I need to go back to school? I did better in remote learning anyway. Can I just stay home one more day? I promise I will go tomorrow. I really do not feel well, I cannot go to school today.” When we return to full-time classroom learning in the new school year, these […]