We are here to support Directors of Special Services during COVID-19 in the areas of special education and related services. This webinar recording shares a discussion on the important issues around tele-practice and compensatory learning. Supporting Directors of Special Services During COVID-19
Social Media & Student Mental Health Q&A
In this episode, Chris Leonard answers questions about what schools can do to encourage healthy social media usage by their students, and prevent the problems that arise from harmful behavior on social media. The questions were submitted by school administrators, counselors, and teachers during our recent webinar: “Untangling the Web: How Social Media Affects Mental […]
Student Mental Health Services Comparison
Strategies for Funding Student Mental Health Programs
In this episode, Chris Leonard talks with Pat Hovey, a leader and innovator among NJ Directors of Special Services. Pat has worked to implement and fund successful programs for students with mental health problems in several New Jersey school districts, as well as serving as an advisor to numerous other districts. Chris and Pat discuss the process […]
Funding Student Mental Health Programs
You don’t have to sacrifice other programs to provide support for student mental health. In this guide, we’ll show you how you can take advantage of some funding sources you’re already familiar with to pay for student mental health programs. And we’ll share some funding sources you may not know about. GET THE GUIDE
A Parent’s Perspective on School Refusal
In this episode, Chris Leonard talks with a parent of a student who struggled with school avoidance. This is an increasingly common problem faced by students, families, and school districts, and one that’s challenging to overcome. Laura describes her daughter Kelly’s battle with school avoidance and shares the intervention strategies that ultimately helped Kelly get […]