School Social Work Week is March 3-9, 2024 In conjunction with the School Social Work Association of America, NAPSA is proud to promote National School Social Work Week, which is held the first full calendar week of March (Sunday - Saturday). SSWAA collects and shares resources to help you celebrate…
School Counseling Week is February 5-9, 2024 National School Counseling Week is always observed during the first full week of February. This five-day week takes place every year to bring to the public's notice the priceless contribution of school counselors in the U.S. Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (A.S.C.A). National School Counseling…
Mentoring The National Student Attendance, Engagement, and Success Center (NSAESC) was launched in 2016 with support from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Healthy Students. The NSAESC is comprised of two distinct community of practice networks, the National Success Mentors and the Early Warning Systems Network. The…
Bullying is a term that is often used for students who are having ongoing social issues with their peers. In 2014, the Center for Disease Control and the US Department of Education came together and identified some common elements that typically surround incidents of bullying, such as repeated, unwanted aggressive…
National School Psychology Week 2023 During the week of November 6–10, 2023, schools nationwide will celebrate National School Psychology Week (NSPW) to highlight the critical work school psychologists do to help students thrive. This is a time to recognize and show appreciation for school psychologists, who support students' learning and…
Written byTheresa BrackenDirector of Special Education and Student ServicesGarnet Valley School DistrictGlen Mills, Garnet Valley, PA Dear Colleagues, As we observe National Dropout Prevention Month and National Safe Schools Week during the month of October, it’s a pertinent time to explore the intrinsic connection between school safety and dropout prevention.…
National Suicide Prevention Month Preventing suicide requires strategies at all levels of society. This includes prevention and protective strategies for individuals, families, and communities. Everyone can help prevent suicide by learning the warning signs, promoting prevention and resilience, and a committing to social change. We can all help prevent suicide. Every…
NATIONWIDE EFFORTS NIJ Studies School Safety According to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), numerous studies over the past two decades have focused on developing and evaluating evidence-based prevention programs to improve the safety and well-being of American youth at school. The prevention of school-based violence can be especially important…
Why it is Important for Educators to Join Professional Organizations One thing many educators do not take full advantage of is professional organizations. Joining professional organizations is not only important from a career development perspective, but they also provide excellent opportunities to network and meet new people in the field.…
June is the time of year when students and teachers begin summer vacation. For school and district administrators, the calendar is less busy and time can be taken to enjoy less demands in the work environment. Take time in June for self care activities to lead to a more productive…
