“Comprehensive school mental health systems rely on a foundation of educators and school-employed mental health professionals (e.g. school psychologists, school counselors, school social workers), in partnership with community health and mental health professionals. States, districts, and schools often grapple with how to strategically staff a full continuum of mental health supports and services, sometimes exclusively […]
In this episode (link here) my co-hosts will help us learn more about anti-racism in implementation science and PBIS as a liberatory tool. #PodcastAPBS #Equity Dr. Kurt Hatch Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims Dr. Erika McDowell Dr. Jessica Swain-Bradway Thank you all, Muna Khalif, University of Minnesota ICI UCEDD (https://twitter.com/MUNAMIDB)
Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan have announced a plan to support early education and childcare, invest in paid family and medical leave, support educators, increase state funding to promote school equity, alleviate food insecurity and support the Tribal and American Indian food program, invest in School-Linked Behavioral Health and Mental Health, and more. Read […]
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, and SAGE, the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ older adults, released the first edition of the Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI). This national benchmarking tool evaluates long-term […]
“Dr. Laurie Sperry has been active in the fields of autism services and research for decades. Learn about how she has taken personal action to address the incredible needs of autistic individuals who find themselves engaged with the criminal justice system.” From ABAI’s blog on Behavior Science Dissemination
https://www.bloomu.edu/documents/mcdowell-news-feb22 See the new issue of the McDowell Institute’s newsletter for insights on structuring and facilitating conversations, addressing challenging behavior through pre-correction, supporting students with emotional distress / trauma, and more.
This year, the Minnesota Department of Human Services will give out approximately $4 million in Live Well at Home grants. Live Well at Home grants are designed to support Minnesotans age 65 and older older with staying in their homes and communities of choice through promoting health, independence and community involvement. The funds will be […]
