Educator supports

Supporting educator well-being and addressing secondary traumatic stress (STS)

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Coping With the COVID-19 Crisis: The Importance of Care for Caregivers Tips for Administrators and Crisis Teams

This handout includes strategies for school administrators and crisis teams to support school staff who may be experiencing stress and grief in the context of COVID-19. Organization: National Association of School Psychologists

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Professional Quality of Life MeasureProfessional Quality of Life Measure

This assessment can be used to establish a baseline and determine if school staff are experiencing compassion fatigue. View Resource Organization:
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Addressing Trauma in Educational SettingsAddressing Trauma in Educational Settings

This series of three modules shares research, resources, and strategies to support students and educators in the context of trauma. View Resource Organization: Regional Educational Laboratory Appalachia
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Mindfulness VideosMindfulness Videos

These videos prepared for the Trauma Support for Schools Summit can help educators and education leaders to incorporate mindfulness in their daily life. Organization: Regional Educational ...
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An Action Agenda for Addressing TraumaAn Action Agenda for Addressing Trauma

A big-picture vision of success for addressing trauma, and specific action steps for how this vision can be achieved.
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Secondary Traumatic StressSecondary Traumatic Stress

This webpage describes the symptoms of Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) and strategies to prevent and treat STS. View Resource Organization: Administration for Children & Families
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Addressing the Effects of Trauma in SchoolAddressing the Effects of Trauma in School

This webinar series addresses the effects of trauma on brain development, approaches and frameworks to foster positive youth engagement, and the importance of supporting youth-serving ...
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Secondary Traumatic Stress ResourcesSecondary Traumatic Stress Resources

This webpage includes a collection of resources on Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS), such as fact sheets and webinars for child-serving professionals and those who supervise ...
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School Mental Health Resources in Responding to COVID-19School Mental Health Resources in Responding to COVID-19

This webpage includes a collection of resources and events to support the well-being of educators and school mental health personnel, such as webinars and research ...
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Creating, Supporting, and Sustaining Trauma-Informed Schools: A System FrameworkCreating, Supporting, and Sustaining Trauma-Informed Schools: A System Framework

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 ...
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COVID-19 Considerations for Reopening SchoolsCOVID-19 Considerations for Reopening Schools

This state document provides considerations for reopening schools and supporting student and staff wellness. The document addresses planning considerations for supporting the social and emotional ...
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Coping With the COVID-19 Crisis: The Importance of Care for Caregivers Tips for Administrators and Crisis TeamsCoping With the COVID-19 Crisis: The Importance of Care for Caregivers Tips for Administrators and Crisis Teams

This handout includes strategies for school administrators and crisis teams to support school staff who may be experiencing stress and grief in the context of ...
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