Building Resiliency: Helping Children Learn to Weather Tough Times

Adversity is a natural part of life. At some point, we all face difficulties, such as family problems, serious illness, a personal crisis, or a painful loss. Being resilient is important to dealing with adversities like these. While most parents hope that their children never face extreme adversity, successfully facing tough situations can actually foster growth and give children the skills to be more resilient in the future. … more

Children's Mental Health: Information for Educators

Children come to school each day with more than their lunch and backpack. They bring life factors that shape their learning and development. These influences range from family issues and health and culture to behavior, learning style, and abilities. Virtually all are related to mental health. … more

MTSS and the Keys to Success

This handout is intended to serve as a concise—yet comprehensive—reference guide that explains thesix essential components of MTSS and refers practitioners to evidence-based resources for implementing component. This guide will help school leaders in understanding and advocating for the effective systems-based delivery of academic and mental health services to all learners. … more

Responding to the Mental Health Needs of Students

Schools are often where students’ mental health needs are discovered and where support is provided. … more

Schoolwide Methods for Fostering Resiliency

Support from caring adults is key to students’ success in the face of adversity. … more

Self-Concept and Self-Esteem in Adolescents

Instead of purchasing programs to enhance self-esteem, principals should focus on helping students develop their strengths in a supportive environment. … more

Supporting Children’s Mental Health: Tips for Parents and Educators

Transformative Leadership for Social-Emotional Learning

The social-emotional skills necessary for success in school and in life can be taught and reinforced in school. … more