Returning to the Classroom: Understanding & supporting the mental health & wellness of our students

20/05/2021 20 min
Returning to the Classroom: Understanding & supporting the mental health & wellness of our students

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Episode Synopsis

Many board members, district staff, parents and students are anticipating returning to the classroom. This transition to full-time, in-person learning will impact each student differently.

In this episode we discuss the mental health and wellness of students, the challenges they faced during the past year, and strategies to support students, staff, and families through their upcoming transition.

With all this in mind, how can board members support their students and envision the future for their districts at large?

Guest: Amy Molloy, Director, School Mental Health Resource and Training Center, Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. and Board Member for Queensbury Union Free School District

Host: Darci D’Ercole, Director, Leadership Development, NYSSBA

Resources:

NYSED Guidance & Resources: https://bit.ly/3fzoBs9

Time for Straight Talk about Mental Health Services and Mental Health in Schools from Center for Mental Health in Schools and Student/Learning Supports, UCLA: https://bit.ly/3tZhsa1

The Impact of Covid-19 on Pediatric Mental Health: A Study of Private Healthcare Claims FAIR Health White Paper, March 2, 2021: https://bit.ly/3hGwcIf

Panorama Education: https://bit.ly/340bPh7

School Mental Health Resource and Training Center:: https://bit.ly/2Ry2UAW

Resources for Parents and Caregivers: https://bit.ly/3owTOQQ

Professional Development: https://bit.ly/3fwuVRs

Resources for Hybrid/Remote Learning and DEI: https://bit.ly/3v47nty