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Banning Cellphones in School: Policy & Implementation Tips
If you’re an educator, I don’t need to tell you about the harmful effects of cellphones in the classroom on learning and mental health. Teachers are fighting this battle every day. Administrators tell...
Key Insights About School-Based Mental Health Services
Education professionals observe mental health challenges in their students and staff daily. Which places them in a unique position to assist with evaluating school-based mental health services.
Banning Cellphones in School: Sage Alliance Case Study
If you’re an educator, I don’t need to tell you about the harmful effects of cellphones in the classroom on learning and mental health. Teachers are fighting this battle every day. Administrators tell...
Banning Cellphones in School: White River Valley Case Study
If you’re an educator, I don’t need to tell you about the harmful effects of cellphones in the classroom on learning and mental health. Teachers are fighting this battle every day. Administrators tell...
Navigating the Transition for Students with Disabilities Back to District
When students have education needs that require support not available in traditional classroom settings or specialized services not available in-district, an out-of-district placement often provides t...
Student Mental Health: How to Do More With Less
Has your school district been hit with massive cuts to your federal and state funding? When you have to keep your schools operating on a whole lot less, you might feel like you have no choice but to c...
How to Fight Mental Health Stigma in Schools
Are schools really talking too much about mental health? It’s well established that mental health is a basic need that must be addressed before students can learn and achieve academically. Yet a coupl...
Emotional Regulation Strategies for Schools
School ERI programs: the need and the challenge If your district is struggling to support students with emotional and behavioral disabilities, you’re not alone. The numbers are growing exponentially i...
Classroom Behavior & Management Strategies That Work
We’ve all experienced the student who hides inside his hoodie in class and ignores the lesson. It’s easy to assume that this student is disrespecting us and to react with anger. But in reality, this c...
Art Therapy Improves Mental Health & Behavior at School
For schools looking to support students’ emotional wellbeing and improve classroom behavior, art therapy can be an effective intervention for students of all ages.
Reducing Out-of-District Placement: A Guide for Educators
Is your school district spending a fortune on out-of-district placement? In many parts of the country, the cost of tuition plus transportation is $150,000+ per student. This staggering expense is part...
Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Programs in Schools
We need mental health programs in schools more than ever before I’m guessing I don’t need to convince you about the need for mental health programs in schools. However, you’re probably in a situation ...