Embedded Files
Resources for Managing Conflict
Bilingual Conflict Resolution Posters/ Dialogue Templates
Restorative Peer Panels (with Restorative Best Practices)
Staff: Use this form to recommend students to be on the peer panels!
Webinar About Peer Panels
SEL Speaker Series
Session Recording
More Good Days: Slides
Resources Hyperdoc
Downloadable Classroom/ School Resources
Trauma Responsive School Resources
Session Recording
Presentation: SEL Strategies for Students
Presentation: Empowering Educators and Students to Thrive Through Adversity with 5 Ways to Ignite Hope
Book: Start with the Heart
Book: Social Emotional Well-Being for Educators
Session Recording
Book: Parenting for Liberation
CASEL Webinar: Building Connections- SEL and Young People's Futures
Webinar: SEL and Mental Health- Flipping the Script on Student Supports
Clip: "Manage Your Emotions Before They Manage You"
Clip: How to Host a Check-In
School Connect 4.0
Book: ExSELent Teaching
Mayra Almaraz
Mayra Almaraz
Social Emotional Learning Training Series
Certificated Staff
Classified Staff
Second Step Resources (for 6th-8th)
Movement Break Videos
Breathing and Meditation Videos
Restorative Practices and Trauma-Informed Teaching
On-Demand Webinars
Organizations That Offer Resources and Training
Amplify RJ provides online workshop series, book clubs, and community circles.
Learning for Justice offers lesson plans, articles, podcasts, and trainings.
CircleWays offers both free and paid trainings in restorative circles.
Educator Self-Care Resources
"Back to School: A Survival Guide for Teachers of Color"
Self Care Reflection Worksheet
Self Care for Adults Site
Additional Ventura USD Resources
Tools/ Materials for the Classroom
Contact your principal, resource teacher, or matilda.dracula@venturausd.org to see how to get supplies that your students need!
Flexible Seating Options
Wiggle Stool
Wobble Cushion
Beanbag
Chair Band
Fidget Options
Play-Doh
Pop-It
Stress Ball
Drawing Supplies
Tracing Board
Gel Pad
Weighted Vest
Weighted Pillow or Blanket
Timers
Online Timers (Link)
Online Visual Timers (Link)
Sand Timers
Bubble Timers
Positive Behavior Reinforcement Charts
First, click here to see the benefits and limitations of a behavior chart, as well as some "do's" and "don't's"!
Emergency Resources
If you or a student is facing an immediate mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1. You can also call a medical professional, or utilize one of the following hotlines:
National Suicide Prevention, Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK --> 800) 273-8255
(800) 799- 4889 for hearing impaired
Specific Crisis Hotlines / Resources
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