Provides guidance to support states’ development and implementation of kindergarten readiness assessment systems developed by the Center for Applied Research at the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Provides guidance for individuals who have experienced traumatic life experiences and are interested in sharing their stories in an effort to promote change.
Describes a framework and multistep process to reduce disparities and disproportionilites in your community or state. The steps are (1) readiness, (2) community engagement, (3) identification, (4) assessment, (5) intervention, (6) evaluation/continuous quality improvement, (7) replication, and (8) sustainability.
Compiles and summarizes the research regarding the impact of parent engagement on student academic achievement and provides parents with a practical tool that informs them about the school system, and includes strategies and resources necessary for children’s cognitive, academic, social and emotional growth.
Houses a plethora of information including publications, programs and projects, training and technical assistance resources.
Reviews the five Protective Factors of the Strengthening Families Approach, which reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect: parental resilience, social connections, concrete support in times of need, knowledge of parenting and child development, and social and emotional competence of children. Research shows that these protective factors are also “promotive” factors that build family strengths and a family environment that promotes optimal child and youth development.
Examines the roles of school districts and teachers in promoting family engagement and provides several case studies of effective approaches culminating in a set of policy recommendations.
Provides an overview and description of cultural competence and its integration in the provision of school mental health. Highlights examples of model school based mental health programs that have been recognized by SAMHSA as successfully integrating cultural competence.
Aids states, communities, tribes, territories, and organizations in efforts to assess their current financing structures/strategies; identify outcomes to achieve; consider a variety of financing strategies; and to prepare to develop a strategic financing plan.
Provides information on three school-related health strategies supported by the Affordable Care Act (ACA): school-based health centers, community-school health partnerships, and pregnant and parenting teen supports. For each strategy, the brief provides background information, evidence-based recommendations, and information about how the ACA can support implementation.
