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Reducing Out-of-District Placement: A Guide for Educators 

Thrive Alliance Group

Is your school district spending a fortune on out-of-district placement? In discussions with the child study team, the family, and the student, always talk about an out-of-district placement as a temporary solution to address the current need. Do you need to shift their schedule a bit to avoid crowded hallways? Be proactive.

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Need a School Mental Health Counselor? Hire a Clinician Instead.

Thrive Alliance Group

A school social worker or school mental health counselor can’t do the job of a clinician Every school district is feeling the pain of soaring student mental health issues: declining academic performance, disruptive classroom behavior, and an enormous burden on school staff. Here’s what you need to know.

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School Mental Health Programs: Coaching for School Staff

Thrive Alliance Group

The new question about school mental health programs. A few years ago, it wasn’t uncommon for school administrators to question whether schools should get involved in the mental health of their students. Mental health issues are preventing students from learning and achieving academically, socially, and emotionally.

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Healthy Life, Healthy Mind: Tips from a Professional Footballer

Student Minds

I think it reinforces that protecting your mental health is your number one priority, no matter what your course of study or hobbies is. If you know me at all, you know that I don’t drink or do anything that would compromise my health. And, my training schedule is demanding. Everyone faces stress while studying.

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Social Emotional Learning Loss: Helping Kids Catch Up

Thrive Alliance Group

Just as we expect the students to work with their peers, teachers should use the opportunities available in the schedule to work with colleagues to overcome their own challenges. Use headphones, soft materials, and visual separation such as study carrols and seating placement.

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30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s

EAB

We already see concerning early signals around student mental health and math preparation. Work-schedule flexibility: Making support services such as advising available to working students taking classes outside of normal business hours. The 30 Priorities This feels like a tough road ahead, and it is.

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30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s

EAB

We already see concerning early signals around student mental health and math preparation. Work-schedule flexibility: Making support services such as advising available to working students taking classes outside of normal business hours. The 30 Priorities This feels like a tough road ahead, and it is.