Teacher Support

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50 Resources to Support the Mental Health of Teachers and School Staff

With everything they have to juggle, teachers can sometimes overlook their own self-care and mental health needs. To support the mental health of teachers and school staff, Teach.com has researched and collected helpful apps recommended by support organizations for teachers, articles focusing on their mental wellbeing and other resources written, created and produced by educators or mental health experts, agencies and organizations for educators and school staff.

Resources from Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education

Credential Verification processes, Powerschool help, partnerships, etc.

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

Social, Emotional, and Mental development begins at birth. Being part of the positive influences in these areas at such a vulnerable age is one of the most important roles a teacher can serve.

Calhoun County Schools Teacher Resource Pages:

Lesson plan forms, courses of study, etc.

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Trauma Informed Classroom

"Trauma is really tough on the brain – it’s likely that students won’t feel like their normal selves. The mind and body have to feel safe to reverse the impact of trauma and feel “normal” again – students can’t effectively learn without those basic needs met first. Children often don’t have the coping skills needed to handle trauma on their own, so creating this safe environment is crucial to their healing, and thus classroom behavior and learning potential. "

-MentalHealthAmerica.org

Ask Questions

Asking questions such as the questions on this list will help both the teacher and student to build trusting relationships. This will also establish an opportunity for growth, help, and reassurance.

-https://www.panoramaed.com/blog/21-questions-check-in-student-sel-wellbeing

Amber Butler

Mental Health Services Coordinator

Calhoun County Schools

256-741-6933

abutler@ccboe.us

If you or someone you love needs help, reach out. Your Mental Health Coordinator is ready to help you take the first steps.