Substance Use Resources Introduction
An introduction to resources from the March 2023 newsletter about substance abuse prevention. The information in the introduction provides best practices in implementation.
Resource: Healthy Relationships Toolkit
The Healthy Relationship Toolkit, adapted from Safe Dates, teaches communication and conflict resolution skills, challenges gender stereotypes and includes an extensive list of feeling words.
Resource: Classroom WISE and CIE-WISE
A FREE, six-module training series, Classroom WISE (Well-Being Information and Strategies for Educators), is now available to help educators create safe and supportive learning environments for students, and to respond appropriately when mental health concerns become evident.
Resource: Mental Health and High School Curriculum Guide
The Mental Health & High School Curriculum is a FREE resource available to educators for teaching concepts of mental health to students in grades 9 and 10.
How to Help Students Deal with Holiday Stress
Ideas on how adults who interact with students can help those who may be faced with stressful, and sometimes dangerous, situations during holiday breaks.
Tips for Coping with Stress During the Holidays
The Mayo Clinic, encourages us to “take control of the holidays” by acting in advance to avoid stress and depression, and by planning toward peace and joy.
Introducing Gratitude Into the Classroom
Introduce gratitude into the classroom with a Gratitude Journal activity for students. Learn about the activity and get inspiration with some guiding discussion questions.
November is Transgender Awareness Month
Recommendations on how educators and other school personnel can best support youth who are transgender. Information from interview with Light Estrada Gonzalez.
Learn About Kindness in the Classroom©
Kindness in the Classroom© is a free social-emotional learning curriculum from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation (RAK). There are resources available for grades PK-12.