School Mental Health Initiative
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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. Please note that this event is available to Kansas educators only.
- Administrator Registration: https://ksdetasn.org/event_groups/8hBBOg
- Educator and Support Staff Registration: https://ksdetasn.org/event_groups/t__5lQ
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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