TASN School Mental Health Initiative

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Mindfulness and School-Based Yoga: Tools for the Classroom Workshop - In this workshop for school community professionals, participants will experience an introduction to the five element methodology with practices to enhance personal and child/youth well-being and understand how to support these practices at the individual level while engaging in a community of practice with other professionals.

• September 24, 2025, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm in Topeka, KS. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/j-rhvQ
• September 25, 2025, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm in Maize, KS. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/aLBUPg 

Trauma-Responsive School Community Facilitator Workshop - This workshop provides training and ongoing coaching for facilitators interested in systemically implementing a trauma-responsive school community. Participants will walk away with full access to engaging instructional tools and resources, as well as support to apply a structured process to develop goals and monitor implementation at all levels.

• October 07, 2025, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm in Topeka, KS
• Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/YqVtSw 

FEATURED RESOURCES

	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.
	Trauma-Responsive School Community eLearning Modules - The Trauma-Responsive School Community eLearning Modules may be used by school communities seeking to understand and implement trauma-responsive practices. Intended Audience for Modules: Any adult member of the school community (i.e., administrators, teachers, paras, volunteers, transportation, food service, any community agency staff) Format: eLearning Modules with Facilitation Guide Link: Via Moodle (create a free account to enroll).
	Peace Corners: Sensory Strategies for Self-Regulation
	Understanding ACEs & Resiliency | Families Together, Inc., KPIRC, and SMHI Resource

CROSS-SYSTEM SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH EXEMPLAR EXPERIENCE

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