School Mental Health Initiative

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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: Facilitation Workshop - This workshop will provide 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. Please note that space is limited and the event is available to Kansas professionals only.

  • Capacity for this event is FULL.
  • To add your name to the waitlist for this event or a pending summer workshop, please email Amy Wells.

(NEW!) Neuroscience in Education SPRING 2024 eCoaching Series - Dr. Lori Desautels will return for eCoaching to enhance implementation of concepts learned with the Neuroscience in Education eLearning modules. Two series will be offered (one geared towards administrators and another toward teachers and support staff) and consist of four eCoaching sessions focused on the pillars of Dr. Desautel's Applied Educational Neuroscience Framework. Please note that these events are available to Kansas administrators and educators only

 

CROSS-SYSTEM SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH EXEMPLAR EXPERIENCE

 

FEATURED RESOURCES

Trauma-Responsive School Community eLearning Modules and Facilitation Guide

Mindfulness + School-Based Yoga Tools: Application for Children and Youth + Application for Staff and Caregivers

 

Trauma, Toxic Stress, and Caregiver Well-Being: Practices for Fostering Resilience in Children/Youth and Caregivers

 

School Mental Health

A Resource for Kansas School Communities

 

Book Study

 

How To

 

Handouts

 

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These resources are intended for educational purposes only. The information contained herein is not intended to take the place of informed professional diagnosis, advice, or recommendations. The KSDE TASN SMHI assumes no liability for errors or for the way in which this information is used. The TASN School Mental Health Initiative (SMHI) is funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (#H323A17006) and is administered by the Kansas Department of Education. The contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education and endorsement by the Office of Special Education Programs should not be assumed. The SMHI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be sent to: Deputy Director, Keystone Learning Services, 500 E. Sunflower Blvd., Ozawkie, KS 66070; 785-876-2214.

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