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 and families and some towards staff.
Assessing student mental health and SEL needs during the pandemic and school opening
For Families and Community:
Tools for Educators to listen and learn from families.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e1JLqNvf_yPfOqwNNObPATrSLSRAKKVQeC7viGFTAWU/edit
Interview and survey your community about the path forward
COVID 19 Check-in survey for students
https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/resources-for-educators/covid-check-in-survey
For Educators:
Educator Resilience and Trauma-informed Self Care Self-assessment and Planning Tool
Educator Stress Spectrum
https://gtlcenter.org/products-resources/educator-stress-spectrum
Relationship Mapping Tool: Ensure everyone had a strong connection to someone
https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/resources-for-educators/relationship-mapping-strategy
Supporting Student Resilience and Well-Being with Trauma-Informed Care Educator Self-Assessment & Planning Tool