Mini-Convention
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Mini-Convention on March 27. The success of any convention is dependent on numerous individuals. The committee who recruited presenters for the convention. A huge thank you to Executive Director Penny Kroening, who investigated how other states conducted their virtual conventions, gathered the pre-recorded presentations, anticipated every detail that needed to be addressed, and served as one of the room administrators. Association Manager Nicole Popowich for serving as the other room administrator, who along with Penny, made sure everything operated according to schedule and saved the session recordings for future use. Room attendants who welcomed attendees and monitored the chat box. Presenters who recorded a presentation and shared some of their expertise so others could benefit. Finally, those of you who attended the convention and took home ideas you could use in your teaching. Thank you to all for your part in making Mini-Convention a success. Because of the effort put forth by all, students will benefit. Presentations from the Mini-Convention are available for viewing at https://bit.ly/31vfmmo
Vaping Webinar
The Northwest Wisconsin Lung Health Alliance along with several other organizations are sponsoring a webinar on vaping on Wednesday, April 21, 12:00 pm-1:30 pm. The impact of vaping on school communities and how to combat this issue will be discussed. An overview of different tobacco and nicotine products and the impact of COVID on youth tobacco use will be examined. You can register for the webinar here Webinar Registration - Zoom
From DPI
The Department of Public Instruction has announced the 2021-23 Competition for the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant (SBMH). The grant program is designed to support public school districts, independent charter schools, and consortium of these, in collaborating with community mental health providers to develop and implement comprehensive school-based mental health programs and practices. Grants are for two years and in amounts between $10,000 and $75,000. More information plus the online application link are available at https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/mental-health/school-based-grant-program Deadline for applications is May 3. Questions can be sent to schoolmentalhealthservicesgrant@dpi.wi.gov
From the Capitol
Senate Bill 39 which allows a pupil who attends a virtual charter school to participate in interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities in the pupil’s resident school district has been passed by the Senate and Assembly, and is heading to the governor for signing. Such pupils must be allowed to participate on the same basis and to the same extent that the district permits pupils enrolled in the school district to participate.
Social Justice and Drugs & Alcohol Education
Continue to improve your teaching by reaching all students. Check out these resources from PBS Wisconsin…
Black Educators Speak: A Critical Look at Equity Across Learning Environments Black Educators Speak: A Critical Look at Equity Across Learning Environments - YouTube
Building Culturally Relevant Classrooms with Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings Building Culturally Relevant Schools Post-Pandemic with Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings - YouTube
Decolonizing Our Classrooms Starts with Us Decolonizing Our Classrooms Starts With Us | PBS Education
Three resources regarding drugs and alcohol from the National Institutes of Health Substance Use and Addiction | National Institutes of Health | PBS LearningMedia
Motivation in Sport, Outdoor Education and Physical Activity, School and Personal Health
Courtesy of SHAPE America, you might find these resources interesting and helpful…
Motivation is not Always Black and White: Attending to African American Athletes’ Psychological Needs for Sport Involvement Motivation is Not Always Black and White: Attending to African American Athletes Psychological Needs (shapeamerica.org)
Use of Outdoor Education to Increase Physical Activity and Science Learning Among Low-Income Children from Urban Schools Use of Outdoor Education to Increase Physical Activity and Science Learning among Children (shapeamerica.org)
How to Integrate Social and Emotional Learning in School Health Education How to Integrate Social and Emotional Learning in School Health Education - SHAPE America Blog
Pandemic has Harmed Mental Health of Nearly Half of U.S. Teens: Poll Pandemic Has Harmed Mental Health of Nearly Half of U.S. Teens: Poll - Consumer Health News | HealthDay
School Reopening Conversation Shines a Light on Student Mental Health School reopening conversation shines a light on student mental health - OPB
