Rising to the Challenge: Staying Connected with All of Our Students

This NACTATR resource has been developed for education departments, school district leaders and school administrators to support teachers, social workers, psychologists, counsellors, and other school staff responsible for educational support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of our students of concern (SOC) are already struggling emotionally-behaviorally, and some will be at further risk because of intensified family dynamics during the quarantine period. As teachers and other school staff work to stay connected with students, it is essential to apply a trauma-informed approach to guide administrative decisions.

Matching Resources to Risk:
Guidelines for Administrators in Support of Teachers and School Personnel for Multi-Platform Connection During a Pandemic

This NACTATR resource has been developed for education departments, school district leaders and school administrators to support teachers, social workers, psychologists, counsellors, and other school staff responsible for educational support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of our students of concern (SOC) are already struggling emotionally-behaviorally, and some will be at further risk because of intensified family dynamics during the quarantine period. As teachers and other school staff work to stay connected with students, it is essential to apply a trauma-informed approach to guide administrative decisions.

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Trauma-Informed Leadership
Rising to the Challenge: Staying Connected with All Our Students
Full Document with Appendices

PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID (PFA) FOR SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS FOR APPLICATION DURING THE WORLD-WIDE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Sample Questions for Each Step: Listen, Protect, Connect - Model & Teach
During the World-Wide Pandemic
Dr. Marleen Wong, Senior Advisor, NACTATR, as part of this comprehensive resource, has included her much-awaited modification of Psychological First Aid (PFA) for Schools – Teachers and Students: Listen, Protect, Connect - Model & Teach to:

Link:
Psychological First Aid (PFA) for Schools – Teachers and Students
by Dr. Marleen Wong

Appendix A: GUIDELINES
For Teachers and Support Staff: How to Engage Students
Appendix B: GUIDELINES
For Teachers and Support Staff: How to Engage Parents and Caregivers of Students of Concern (SOC)
Appendix C:
Self-Care Interventions for Students and Their Families

AUDIO: INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY DYNAMICS

Quick Reference
Rising to the Challenge: Overview

Bless your hearts!
J. Kevin Cameron, M.Sc., R.S.W., B.C.E.T.S., B.C.S.C.R.
Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress
Diplomate, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Executive Director, North American Center for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response (NACTATR)

Special Thanks to Pat Rivard and the rest of NACTATR Team for your help in the development of this and our forthcoming Alerts.