Central/Western Regional Update – July 17, 2020
NYS Pick
The “Primer on the NYS Children’s Mental Health System” gives a comprehensive overview of the interaction between the state systems supporting children’s mental health wellness. It reviews terminology, the roles of state systems (Office of Mental Health, County Leadership, Community Based Providers, and Schools), funding, collaboration between systems, the role of school social workers & clinicians, FERPA & HIPAA, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports. Whew!
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Meg says: “It is truly a great introduction to the systems we all interact with when providing integrated supports to students.”
CS TAC Resources Page Pick:
This page from the National Museum for African American History and Culture provides educators, caregivers, and persons committed to equity avenues for exploration into topical explorations and resources links in discussions and continuing education on anti-racism. ► LEARN MORE.
Meg says: “I recommend this website for its accessible design, meaningful questions, promotion of exploring identity and embedded resources.”
Tool/Training Pick:
This quick, 3-minute video provides an overview of 3 signature SEL practices from CASEL.
Meg says: “I love that including these 3 practices into your meetings/instruction can build routine and readiness to engage, connect, and learn.”
I ♥ NY Schools Pick:
To celebrate all the graduates, school employees and essential workers, the New York Youth Symphony put together a compilation—and they even arranged the screen view to that of a real stage!
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