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Adolescent Mental Wellness in Crisis: What Can High Schools Do?
Description: In a recent national survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a whopping 60 percent of teen females, 30 percent of teen males, and 52 percent of LGBTQ+ teens reported feeling persistently sad and hopeless in the past year. The survey’s takeaway: “Overall, young people are experiencing a level of trauma and distress that requires action.” When young people are in distress, they are not able to learn to their potential. Join Committee for Children’s Senior Research Scientist Dr. Jane Choi to explore the mental health crisis facing adolescents today and what high schools can do to support students to thrive and succeed. She explores the science of adolescent development and how both school leaders and educators can strategically strengthen key elements of students’ school experience that contribute to both well-being and academic success. View this edWebinar to learn about: • The science of adolescent brain and emotional development • What the latest research indicates for how to best support adolescents to thrive in school and in their transition to adulthood • Actionable strategies for school leaders and classroom educators to support students’ well-being throughout the school day Every student—every human—deserves to be supported to be well and do well. With the right approaches, you can make a difference in well-being while also supporting student engagement and motivation. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to high school leaders and educators.
February 6, 2024
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In today’s educational landscape, supporting the whole child is more critical than ever. Join us for an engaging edWebinar focused on how targeted interventions can help students thrive—socially, emotionally, and academically. This session explores how educators are using tiered supports to meet the diverse needs of students who require more than universal instruction and to promote student well-being and success. Learn from real-world examples and see how small group lessons in focus areas like emotion regulation, executive functioning, and prosocial skills are helping students stay engaged, solve problems, and build stronger relationships. Discover how intentional, research-informed strategies are making a measurable difference in classrooms across the country. Key takeaways include: Clarity on tiered support strategies: Understand how to align targeted interventions with your existing universal instruction to better support students who need more Practical tools for implementation: Learn how educators are using streamlined resources—from screening to progress tracking—to deliver effective support without added complexity Insights from the field: Hear how collaboration with educators has shaped interventions that are easy to implement and impactful in real classrooms Student-centered outcomes: See how focused support in key skill areas is helping students stay on track and succeed both socially and academically
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