Videos and Articles for Educators
Resources for talking to your students
Addressing Grief: Tips for Teachers and Administrators - National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event: What Teachers Can Do to Help Students - Child Mind Institute (Also available in Spanish)
Helping Students After a School Shooting - American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Helping Youth After Community Trauma: Tips for Educators - National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) (Also available in Spanish)
Resources for Coping with School Tragedies - Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC)
Returning to School After an Emergency or Disaster: Tips to Help Your Students Cope - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Talking to Children about Violence: Tips for Families and Teachers - National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) (Also available in Spanish)
The Teacher's Role When Tragedy Strikes - Child Mind Institute
Resources on Violence and Trauma for Younger Children - Sesame Street in Communities
Video Links
Harvard University The Power of Playful Learning
Harvard University Play in Early Childhood
Harvard University The Case for Science-Based Innovation in Early Childhood
Harvard University Early Childhood Mental Health
Harvard University The Science of Neglect
Harvard University Executive Function: Skills for Life and Learning
Resources for school administrators and educators
Best Practices for Trauma-Informed Instruction - Hanover Research
Learning Loss Through Traumatic Events - Hanover Research
Student Anxiety and Mental Health - Hanover Research
Recovery from Large-Scale Crises: Guidelines for Crisis Teams and Administrators - National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
NEA’s School Crisis Guide - National Education Association (NEA)
School Preparedness - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
School Violence Prevention: Guidelines for Administrators and Crisis Teams - National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Supporting Schools During and After Crisis: A Guide to Supporting States, Districts, Schools, Educators, and Students through a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Framework - Center of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Children's MH Disorder Factsheet for the Classroom - Educational implications and instructional strategies for the classroom of common childhood mental health issues
General Trauma and Mental Health Resources
- Best Practices for Trauma Informed Instruction - Hanover Research
Coping with a Disaster of Traumatic Event - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Quick Guide to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Child Mind Institute
Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Recommended Books for Children Coping with Loss or Trauma - National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)