The Educator's Blueprint

Episode 64: Prioritizing Mental Wellness for Everyone in the System

Dr. Lisa Powers and Ms. Jamie Grieshaber Season 3 Episode 64

Join us as we begin to thoughtfully unpack Mental Health in school systems with Kelcey Schmitz, Director of Training and TA at the UW SMART Center and Dr. Kurt Hatch, Director for the Education Administration Program at UW. 

They truly take us from the boardroom to the classroom and back again. Reminding us of implementation science, principals as the most consequential roles, and how to begin proactively predicting and protecting students, staff, and families mental wellness.  

“Not telling teachers to self-care their way out of a systems issue”

Resources:
 US DOE Supporting Child and Student Social Emotional Behavioral and Mental Health Needs

Northwest MHTTC (Website, newsletter - 5 years of resources 170+recordings)

WSASP Mental Health Resources

Other National TA Centers: National SMH Center, Center on PBIS, Newly US DOE funded Center at University of Wisconsin (METRICS)

Differences in Perceptions of School Climate Based on Students’ Identities: School Climate Evaluation Series 

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