AWSP Blog

Hey principals and school mentors…we see you! You did it!! You survived October with all of its challenges and have supported many throughout these first few critical months. If you're looking for something that can help support you, the PBIS World website has many amazing resources. They can give you ideas to refresh your behavior toolkit heading into the next few months. Don’t forget that many people – from littles to adults – may be exhibiting BIG emotions. Sometimes we don’t know what to do with these big emotions. PBIS world can help with many Tier 1-2-3 intervention ideas just in the nick of time! Check it out! You got this!

The U.S. Department of Education recently released this new resource on supporting child and student social, emotional, behavioral and mental health during the ongoing COVID-19 era.  This resource highlights seven key challenges to providing school- or program-based mental health support across early childhood, K–12 schools, and higher education settings, and presents seven corresponding recommendations. It also includes many real-world examples of how the recommendations are being put into action by schools, communities, and states across the country.

These emails are sent out weekly to leaders in special education and Section 504.. Each email contains tips and resources on a variety of topics that are meant to keep you informed and up-to-date.. Please consult your district attorney if you are looking for legal advice, as that is out of my realm.

Help is on the way! Did you know that the Office of System and School Improvement has monthly themes? AWSP is working hard to align much of our communication around these same themes and The theme for October is Culturally Responsive Positive Behavior Interventions and supports.

These emails are sent out weekly to leaders in special education and Section 504.. Each email contains tips and resources on a variety of topics that are meant to keep you informed and up-to-date.. Please consult your district attorney if you are looking for legal advice, as that is out of my realm.