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...
The Magic of Play Therapy for Children & Teens
Play therapy is an evidence-based approach to mental health therapy that helps children and teens (and even adults) to heal, build self-confidence, and better understand the world around them.
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 ...
Shifting the Role of Paraprofessionals in Special Education
Whether you call them paraprofessionals, paraeducators, teaching assistants, teacher’s aides, or something else, they have become indispensable in the classroom. While we know we need them, what exact...
Unpack the Emotional Backpack to Improve Mental Health at School
Our “emotional backpack” holds all sorts of feelings, beliefs, and experiences that impact our mental health at school and capacity to function effectively.
Why You Need a Clinician Instead of a School Mental Health Counselor
Every school district is feeling the pain of soaring student mental health issues: declining academic performance, disruptive classroom behavior, and an enormous burden on school staff. Some districts...
Emotional Dysregulation: 5 Interventions for Students and Staff
The events of the past few years—the pandemic, shootings, riots, political and ideological battles—have left many of us traumatized. The result is widespread emotional dysregulation, an inability to m...
Teacher Appreciation: Ideas to Help Your Staff Feel Valued
Teacher Appreciation Is Needed More Than One Week A Year Teacher Appreciation Week is a wonderful idea. It’s a chance to recognize the contributions of staff members who may be undervalued. But a week...
Teacher Retention: 3 Ways to Stop the Great Resignation
Teacher retention is becoming a critical challenge for schools across the country, as a growing number of teachers are overburdened and burned out. Teachers are quitting not only their current jobs bu...
Mental Health Accreditation for Stronger Schools
The path to a healthy school climate & culture: mental health accreditation Over the past couple of years, mental wellness support in schools has expanded exponentially. What was once a perk only foun...
Measuring Results of School Mental Health Programs
If you are developing a plan to implement new school mental health programs, part of that process must include figuring out how you will measure the outcome. Here’s why you need to establish proper ou...
School Mental Health Programs: Coaching for School Staff
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 student...