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What is the "Devious Lick Challenge"? It is a challenge on TikTok, where students are encouraged to take something from their school; these items may include the bathroom sink, a soap dispenser, or even a teacher's desk. Schools have tried a multitude of ways to stop students, yet this challenge is just as popular today as ever. Clearly, many solutions aren't working. So what is the solution?

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.

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!

This week, we hosted a Zoom on the topic of mental health. Our guests included Representative Lisa Callan who co-chairs the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Work Group (CYBHWG), Representative Carolyn Eslick who is the co-chair for a sub-group of CYBHWG (Youth and Young Adult Continuum of Care), and Representative Monica Stonier who led the efforts last legislative session to pass HB 1225 which established a School Based Health Center Program within the Department of Health.

In this special edition of AWSP News, we discuss the final week of National Principals Month, launching Networking November, our Level-Up Your Leadership Series for Assistant Principals, our “How to Become a Culturally Competent Leader Now” series, AWSL's Fall Conference, Outdoor School experiences for your 5th/6th grade students, feedback on the draft cultural competency, diversity, equity and inclusion educator standards, and how other schools and districts are responding to COVID.