How to Reduce IEP Classifications for Mental Health Issues
Special education was intended to help a small percentage of students who have disabilities that significantly impair learning and make it impossible for them to succeed in a general education classro...
Remote Education: The Silver Lining & Practices We Should Keep
It may be hard to imagine that there is a silver lining after dealing with a global pandemic and the havoc it has wrought. It’s helpful to look for the positive as we rebuild and try to regain a sense...
School Avoidance: Early Warning Signs to Look For
“Why do I need to go back to school? I did better in remote learning anyway. Can I just stay home one more day? I promise I will go tomorrow. I really do not feel well, I cannot go to school today.”
Understanding School Refusal Behavior
The last 18 months of highly modified school days have provided welcome relief for students who present with School Refusing Behavior (SRB). However, school professionals know that this respite did no...
School Refusal: a Plan for Reintegrating Students
It’s official. As we turn our calendars to May, schools are beginning to reopen and will reopen fully in September 2021. Many students will be excited about returning. However, students who have strug...
Return to School: Addressing Mental Wellness
As we make preparations for the various ways of returning to school in person, we must also review the impact that coronavirus has had on students, families, staff, and administration.
Mental Wellness Culture in Schools: Why and How
Creating a positive school culture that supports mental wellness is a topic that’s getting increasing attention recently. It’s an idea that makes sense: when students feel supported and safe, they sho...
PODCAST: Dealing With Grief
What Teens Need From Their Parents a Crisis
The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are a lot to handle, for all of us. Naturally, parents are concerned about how their children are handling it, and what they can do to help.
Student Anxiety: Strategies for Teachers
With the dramatic rise of students experiencing debilitating anxiety, every teacher is now dealing with this issue. And the reality is that most teachers have no training on how to best manage student...
Conducting a Student Mental Health Needs Assessment
The movement for supporting mental health in schools is gaining ground: a NJ state assembly committee signed off on a bill that would mandate depression screenings for public school students in 7th th...