eBrief
SST1 Newsletter for Busy Educators
On Our Sleeves Program
The On Our Sleeves program is a foundational piece of the The Kids Mental Health Foundation sponsored by Nationwide Children's Hospital. This website provides free resources that help adults understand and address the mental health needs of children they work with. These evidence informed videos, curriculum and articles give adults the skills they need to support the mental health needs of children in a variety of environments. Take some time to check out the multiple resources and guides they provide.
The Relationship Between School Attendance and Health
Fear, depression, social anxiety, and other mental health issues can make it difficult for children to feel comfortable going to school. When children are exposed to significant stress, violence, or trauma in their homes or communities, it can also trigger mental health issues that cause them to be chronically absent from school. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation put out an informative publication on The Relationship Between School Attendance and Health (Copyright 2016) regarding the importance mental and physical health play in the role of absenteeism in school.
Congratulations SST1's Purple Star Recipients for 2024
The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Schools that earn the award will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display on site. A Purple Star school will receive the designation for three years. To see a list of the schools awarded in our region go to the Expos and Awards page of our website. Congratulations to all of the schools recognized. You are all stars!
Science of Reading PD fulfills the Dyslexia PD Requirements
On April 23, 2024 the Ohio Dyslexia Committee voted to approve the Department’s Science of Reading professional development course as an approved course to meet the Dyslexia Professional Development requirements. Effective immediately, teachers and intervention specialists who complete either Pathway A or Pathway C of the Department’s Science of Reading Professional Development course will fulfill both the Dyslexia Professional Development requirements and the Science of Reading Professional Development requirements. The Department is working to update its resources and guidance documents to reflect this change. Please send questions to Dyslexia@education.ohio.gov.
Supporting Sustainability of Accelerated Learning
Project Evident is working with DEW and the ESC network to provide five regional workshops and a statewide convening on strategic budgeting. The workshops will include facilitated working sessions, as well as opportunities for peer learning and concurrent breakout sessions with district leaders and local experts on best practices in a variety of focus areas, including improving attendance and high-quality instruction. The workshops are FREE and include lunch and an optional breakfast in the morning. Additional information can be found by downloading the flyer.
Hatching Results PD Series
Audience - for Middle/Jr. High School Counselors
Dr. Brett Zyromski from The Ohio State University will facilitate 6 days of learning each year between Fall 2024 - Spring 2028 to support schools in developing student-centered, data-driven programs. Dr. Zyromski will discuss programs that increase attendance, reduce behavioral referral rates, increase academic achievement, and enhance your confidence to partner with families. Additional information can be found by downloading the flyer.
2024 Ohio School Safety Summit - Save the Date!
Date - July 31 - August 1, 2024
Location - Greater Columbus Convention Center - 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
The Summit provides an opportunity for diverse public safety, mental health, safety experts, vendors and community leaders to network and build relationships that will help them improve safety practices in their communities. Details, including registration, will be forthcoming. Direct questions to ohioschoolsafetycenter@dps.ohio.gov.
We hate to see you leave but we know you'll do great things wherever you go
Eighteen months ago in an effort to support Ohio's Strategic Plan for Education and Ohio's Whole Child Framework, the Department of Education and Workforce and Ohio Department of Mental Health partnered to place Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants with Early Learning School Readiness Consultants in Ohio's State Support Teams. We had the privilege of being assigned Andrea Longenecker, an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant with Harbor Behavioral Health care. Andrea will be leaving us and relocating to Michigan with her family effective May 2, 2024. During Andrea's time with us, she has put her heart and soul into providing her knowledge and compassion for the mental health and well being of children in everything she has accomplished. Along with the hundreds of people she trained on Trauma Informed Care, she also took care of our mental health and wellness and helped us as an SST to be more productive in our work. She will be greatly missed! Until we are assigned another consultant, we will continue as an SST to provide you with information as it pertains to the mental health and wellness priorities highlighted in Future Forward Ohio as well as continuing to add to the EC Mental Health section of our website.
Our office will be closed
May 27, 2024 in honor of the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military
Planning for next school year?
We are working on the 2024-2025 Professional Learning Calendar with an estimated release date of late summer. Updates will be sent through eBrief and listed on our website www.sstr1.org.
