School Mental Health Initiative
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(NEW!) Mindfulness and School-Based Yoga: Tools for the Classroom - This training provides an introduction to mindfulness and school-based yoga utilizing the Little Flower Yoga methodology. This course professionals practical tools to help children/youth navigate the physical, mental, and emotional barriers to learning, including managing distractions and building emotional regulation skills.
- Tuesday, October 8, 2024 (Maize Performing Arts and Aquatics Center): https://ksdetasn.org/events/LsAQ-A
- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 (Bishop Educational Center, Topeka, KS): https://ksdetasn.org/events/naLuZA
Neuroscience in Education eCoaching Series with Dr. Lori Desautels - These series (one geared towards administrators and another towards educators and support staff) consist of eLearning modules and supplemental online coaching on the pillars of the Applied Educational Neuroscience Framework: Educator Nervous System, Co-Regulation, Touch Points, and Language of the Nervous System.
- Administrator Registration: https://ksdetasn.org/event_groups/hIhm0g
- Educator and Support Staff Registration: FULL
Mindfulness and School-Based Yoga: Tools for the Classroom eLearning Course - This self-directed eLearning course will provide participants with an overview of Mindfulness and School-Based Yoga and support the implementation of a practice within a classroom (or similar) setting. Please note that this event is available to Kansas educators only.
- For more information on the course and registration process, this video provides an overview of next steps.
- Continuous enrollment is now available! To register for this course, complete this form.
CROSS-SYSTEM SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH EXEMPLAR EXPERIENCE
FEATURED RESOURCES
School Mental Health
A Resource for Kansas School Communities
- Video | SMHI Resource
- Infographic | SMHI Resource
Book Study
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The Heart of Learning and Teaching: Compassion, Resiliency, and Academic Success | State of Washington, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
- The Heart of Learning and Teaching Book Study | SMHI Resource
How To
- Peace Corners: Sensory Strategies for Self-Regulation | SMHI Resource
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