Social and Emotional Learning
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Consultants and advisors are available for you.The Missouri Healthy Schools team includes experienced professionals who are available to answer your questions, provide training, and support your decision-making. Your consultants for Employee Well-being are:
Contact Project Manager Anna Trainer, MPH with general inquiries. |
Downloads, webinars and videos
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BRAND NEW RESOURCE
#MHSCast "Mental Health: Trauma Informed Approaches" #SEL #WSCC Sarah Parrish & Andrew Mertens >> Main topics: Join Us for the first episode of Missouri Healthy Schools New 2022-2023 #MHSCast Livestream Podcast as our expert panel discusses Mental Health: Trauma-Informed Approaches Using the (WSCC) Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model and (SEL) Social Emotional Learning. Leading our panel is Sarah Parrish - LMSW Public Health Educator, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, CDC Foundation. Andrew Mertens - Bayless Middle School Assistant Principal and former Health and Physical Education teacher. Amy Ruzicka - Bayless School District Superintendent. Tom Louighrey - MOSHAPE Executive Director. #MHSCast Host Guy Danhoff - Missouri Healthy Schools Outreach and Digital Media Manager, Creative Director for MHS #OnTheMoveMO School Success Stories Advocacy videos. The podcast features the State of the Union of Mental Health: Trauma-Informed Approaches, simple breakdown of the 5 tenants of the WSCC Model, overview of how Schools are incorporating (SEL) Social Emotional Learning into curriculum. Lastly, Andrew and Amy share their actual school data regarding 6th grade physical education students being tested on the 4 Physical Components of Fitness correlation to academic performance (GPA) and school attendance. They also discuss moving forward how Bayless School District will incorporate data collection with all middle schoolers while adding the SEL component. Provided 10.10.22 ---- BRAND NEW RESOURCE
Mental Illness Awareness Week >> Main topics: Each year, during the first week of October, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and participants across the country raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination, and provide support through Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). This year’s MIAW is centered around the theme “What I Wish I Had Known,” focusing on the power of lived experience. Learn more and find shareable facts and resources from NAMI.
---- NASN Connected Community Mobile App
>> Main topics: The NASN Connected Community mobile app provides a simple and convenient way to connect with others in NASN's online communities. Engage on the go, browse the feed for the latest content based on your interests, find answers fast with powerful filters, participate in discussions, share resources and search for others in the community with similar interests. >> Learn more and get the app! Provided 8.24.22 ---- 
Creating, Supporting, and Sustaining Trauma-Informed Schools: A System Framework
>> Main topics: This framework developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) will help schools and sites who partner with schools have a better sense of the areas to address when working towards a more trauma-informed school. >> Read more here Provided 6.20.22 ---- 
Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools
>> Main topics: These training materials from the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments introduces all school staff to the concept of trauma sensitivity and provide examples of trauma-sensitive practices that can be adopted in the classroom and school-wide. Resources include an online module, downloadable handouts, and a facilitation guide that includes suggestions for how to conduct in-person training sessions using the module and handouts. >> Read more here Provided 6.20.22 ---- 
Addressing the Epidemic of Trauma in Schools
>> Main topics: The National Council of State Education Associations (NCSEA) and the National Education Association (NEA) released this report that details the prevalence of trauma and ways for schools and educators can address the issue of trauma and its implications for learning, behavior, and school safety. >> Read more here Provided 6.20.22 ---- U.S. Department of Education Announces Over $220 Million in Investments to Support Student Recovery
>> Main topics: In April, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced major actions and investments from government, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations to support student academic and mental health recovery as part of the Department’s broader effort to help students, schools, and communities recover from the pandemic and emerge stronger. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) has funded efforts to help students recover academically through summer learning and enrichment and has enhanced educational and mental health supports in districts across the country. These announcements were made at the Department’s ARP Summit, From Recovery to Thriving, broadcast online and held in partnership with the National Public Education Support Fund. >> Read more here Provided 5.19.22 ---- 
The School District of University City wins the Green Ribbon Schools award
>> Main topics: In recent years, The School District of University City constructed multiple Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified elementary schools, 25 solar panels, and 49,000 square feet of rain gardens for water conservation. The district has utilized the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model to monitor and promote holistic wellness across environmental health, medical and mental health, and racial equity. The district is also recognized as a leader in project-based environmental and sustainability education, with outdoor “STEAM Labs” at every school campus, complete with a garden facilitator and multidisciplinary lessons. >> Read more here >> Watch the video above or click on the link here Provided 4.26.22 ---- MHS #OnTheMoveMO - Kennet School District #39 "America's Healthiest Schools Success Story
>> Main topics: Our New Missouri Healthy Schools #OnTheMoveMO School Success Stories video features the Kennett School District #39 in the #Bootheel as all their schools have been awarded “America’s Healthiest Schools” by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for prioritizing nutrition, physical activity & strong wellness policies. #PBIS >> Watch the video above or click on the link here Provided 4.11.22 ---- MO Bill Addressing Student Mental Health
>> Main topics: Missouri House bill 2136 is a proposed action designed to better train teachers and schools to prevent youth suicide and help students with mental illnesses.The Missouri Behavioral Health Council submitted written testimony in support of the bill. Its CEO, Brent McGinty, said the organization was involved in developing the legislation and appreciates the bipartisan support on such an important topic. >> Click to read more here Provided 3.24.22 ---- Shine Light on Depression
>> Main topics: Shine Light on Depression is comprised of an online toolkit consisting of no-cost, ready-to-use resources that support schools and communities address youth mental health. Included in the toolkit are three resources supporting in-school curriculum, after-school programming, and family engagement components. The in-school curricula include classroom lessons, aligned to the national health education standards for grades 4-12, and supports educators when addressing the topic of depression. >> Click to download PDF to scan QR code or click here to learn more about Shine Light on Depression Provided 3.24.22 ---- CDC Resources
>> Main topics: Check out these resources provided by the CDC
---- U.S. Department of Education Resources
>> Main topics: Check out these resources provided by the U.S. Department of Education
---- Bayless #OnTheMoveMO
>> Main topics: Check out Our NEW Missouri Healthy Schools #OnTheMoveMO School Success Stories video as Bayless School District started with the coalition of the willing to address their District-Wide Social Emotional Climate initiatives to find success with student well-being and self-care strategies. A truly remarkable school story and journey in Missouri supported by evidence-based research. Provided 2.15.22 ---- 
Resources for March 2022
>> Main topics: The new National Poison Prevention Week Toolkit for 2022. This has all the graphics and social media messaging that you will need for March 20-26. Each day has a message/theme using the same hashtag #NPPW22. All you need to do is copy the text and download the graphic to your social media site on the date and it is ready to go. We hope this is an easy way to share some poison prevention messages during NPPW. Also closer to the week, there will be some fun online events like a creepy critter talk, older adult medication safety talk, parent talk, etc. >> Download Partner Toolkit 2022 Provided 2.2.22 ---- |
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