Wellness

GDOE Health Barriers to Learning Toolkit - provides schools with resources to support students who may have one or more health barrier to learning and potential partners to connect with in the community.

Each student has unique strengths and needs that are dynamic and guide how they engage and learn. Educators informally try to assess how students are doing with quick chats in the hall or through the observation of behavior, and this may give educators some information – but it’s challenging to know exactly what’s happening with every student, every day. The Well-Being Index (WBI) is a tool designed to help educators collect holistic student data – physical, social, psychological and emotional well-being – systematically, directly, quickly and in real time. Collecting well-being data is something educators can incorporate into their daily practice and use to personalize student supports, interactions and experiences. This approach increases student voice, empowers students to own their stories, and invites them into the problem-solving process.

Health barriers to learning and development (HBLDs) consist of prevalent and persistent conditions that can interfere with a child’s ability to learn and inhibit their development unrecognized or unaddressed. The HBLD Toolkit was designed to build awareness and provide solutions through resources, tools, and suggested partners to support students who may be experiencing HBLDs.