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Mental Health Resources for Educators
The 2016‐17 enacted State budget included amendments to Education Law section
2801‐a, including a requirement that staff annually receive training in the school emergency
response plan and specifically requires training in mental health.
Educators play a critical role in the success of students, not just academically, but
socially and emotionally as well. Knowing how to recognize the signs of crisis, emotional
trauma and other related mental health issues is critical. The links below include useful
resources for individuals and/or organizations with an interest in learning the signs of mental
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Toxic Stress
The future of any society depends on its ability to foster the healthy development of the next generation. Extensive research on the biology of stress now shows that healthy development can be derailed by excessive or prolonged activation of stress response systems in the body and brain. Such toxic stress can have damaging effects on learning, behavior, and health across the lifespan.
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Suggested Classroom Accommodations for Specific Behaviors
Simple Strategies to Address a variety of concerns in the Classroom
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CHADD- The National Resource on ADHD
CHADD was founded in 1987 in response to the frustration and sense of isolation experienced by parents and their children with ADHD.
