View a live recording of this webinar, focused on understanding the impacts of social media on young people, their challenges and skills needed to optimize their mental health, and best practices for mentoring youth through social media use.
The Anxiety Epidemic & Teacher Burnout
In this episode, Chris Leonard talks with two experienced special ed teachers about how teachers can support the growing number of students with mental illness… and how school districts must support teachers. Jessica LaForgia and RJ Laxamana share interventions that teachers and school staff can use to help students succeed and ensure a more productive […]
Navigating the Holidays: Supporting Students & Staff
In this episode, Chris Leonard talks with Dr. Mary Rose Scalo, a former Director of Special Services in Wayne and in Parsippany. Chris and Mary Rose discuss strategies for dealing with the heightened stress experienced by students, families, and staff during the holiday season and when transitioning back to school after the break.
Proactive Mental Wellness: The Keystone of Your Strong School Community
A Proactive Approach to Preventing School Tragedies
In this episode, Chris Leonard talks with Robert Ferullo (Principal of Weehawken High School and former Special Education Supervisor) about the proactive steps schools can take to prevent tragedies such as shootings and suicides. This can be a sensitive issue — one that we may prefer not to think about. But school administrators list preventing […]
