This toolkit from the West Virginia Department of Education provides guidance for educators, students, families, and community providers to support the mental and social-emotional well-being of students in West Virginia in the context of the opioid epidemic. View Resource Organizations: West Virginia Department of Education and West Virginia Behavior/Mental Health Technical Assistance Center
This resource presents a tiered approach to creating a trauma-informed school environment that addresses the needs of all students, staff, administrators, and families who might be at risk for experiencing the symptoms of traumatic stress. Organization: National Child Traumatic Stress Network View Resource
These event materials explore collaborative approaches for supporting and strengthening student resilience. The event included a keynote presentation on how to build individual and community resilience and an interactive closing activity that addressed how adults can foster supportive and caring relationships in classrooms and when working with kids individually. View Resource Organization: Regional Educational Laboratory … Continue reading Strengthening Student Resilience: Cross-Sector Approaches for Promoting Effective Trauma-Informed and Mental Health Practices