The Department of Public Instruction has released a list of resources to address mental health and Social Emotional Learning needs as districts plan for school reopening. Many of these types of tools are embedded in larger guidance documents. The DPI mental health team did some digging and curated this list. Some are directed towards students […]
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CASEL releases SEL Roadmap for Reopening School
As you prepare to welcome students and adults back to school, you face the layered impact of schools closures, the pandemic, racial inequities amplified by nationwide mobilization, and more. To aid you in this transition, CASEL collaborated with more than 40 partners to illuminate a way forward with social and emotional learning that is centered on relationships and […]
Innovative Practices Committee sponsors July 17 online Presentation Telehealth: Our New Reality
Medicaid/CHIP Provider Relief Fund Payment Forms and Guidance
In case you did not see the information released by DHS on June 9,> federal HHS expects to distribute $15 billion to eligible Medicaid and CHIP providers through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund. This funding will supply relief to Medicaid and CHIP providers experiencing lost revenues or increased expenses due to COVID-19. Examples of […]
Peer-to-Peer Suicide Prevention Grants – Application Opens in July
Starting in July 2020, high schools in Wisconsin are eligible to apply for peer-to-peer suicide prevention grants through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Grants are available for public, private, and tribal high schools. Grants may be up to $1,000 per school and may be renewed up to three times. As you consider the opportunity […]
DPI Student Services/Prevention & Wellness and COVID-19 Webpage
Many of you have benefited from the support of the DPI SSPW team throughout this challenging time. For those who have not connected with the SSPW resources, this webpage provides a range of resources relevant to Student Services/Prevention and Wellness including Safe Schools, Pupil Services, School Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse (AODA), Health Education, and Expanded […]
Harvard Center for the Developing Child “The Brain Architects” Podcast
Visit the website for the Harvard Center for the Developing Child to access a series of COVID-19 focused podcasts in their “Brain Architects” series. The webpage also includes helpful links to a range of resources on trauma and other topics to help you support your workforce and families as the pandemic persists. The latest podcast […]
Office of Children’s Mental Health – Building Social and Emotional Skills
This month the Office of Children’s Mental Health released a new fact sheet focused on building children’s social and emotional skills and what our communities can do to increase these skills. Highlights include: Over 80% of parents and teachers, as well as most high school students think it’s important to prioritize social and emotional programming in childcare settings […]
DPI Launches New Resource Page on SMH Referral Pathways
Having a clear referral pathway that is understood and implemented by staff can make the difference in ensuring students get access to the services they need. The School Mental Health Referral Pathways webpage contains resources and tools to help your district create an effective process for identifying students and connecting them to the services they need. […]
Protests and Resources for Talking to Students
As all of us continue to work our way though this difficult and painful time, it’s hard to know where to start conversations, or how to continue, with students on the events in the news, racism, privilege, oppression, and protesting. DPI recently shared a few resources from the many that are available. DPI does not endorse any one […]