SELS 2022: Mental Health – Building Positive Climates for Learning
Learn about the mental health requests that SELS delegates made to Congress from the Special Education Legislative Summit 2022.
Mental Health
How to Retain our Teachers
Learn why one former teacher left the profession, and her suggestions to school leaders on what they can do to better support teachers.
The Monkey on My Back—Therapy, Teaching, and Overcoming Trauma
For me, the monkey was not addiction, but rather my own mental health.
3 De-escalation Strategies for Challenging Situations
De-escalation strategies are an important part of Trauma Informed training and can help teachers & school staff build a positive SEL program & overall school environment. Learn 3 de-escalation strategies to use in challenging situations.
Talking to Our Kids About War and Other Issues
Learn ways we can talk to our kids about the recent events in Ukraine, and teach them the skills they need to understand and manage their emotions.
Addressing the Challenges Facing Educators, and Additional Thoughts Following the State of the Union
Learn about the shortages and hiring challenges facing educators and ways we can address them.
Black educators are leaving, and we need them more than ever
It’s important for students to feel that they can open up to adults in their school environment & that’s why diversity and retention in these roles are vital.
Reflections on the Importance of Mental Health
Learn what you can do to help end the stigma around mental health in this blog post from eLuma Founder/CEO Jeremy Glauser.
Mental Health is part of the CORE Curriculum
Students need support from all sides. Learn why mental health support–not just SEL– must be part of the core curriculum.
An Open Letter to Educators: Self Care Isn’t Selfish
Amazing educator-we see you. You are doing superhero work-even more heroic that it was two years ago given the circumstances-and we are grateful.
