Monthly Theme for April 2025 NASISP Leads the Way Student services, also known by the traditional moniker of pupil services, encompass a range of resources, programs, and support systems designed to assist students in achieving academic success and enhancing their overall experience, going beyond traditional classroom instruction. The services that…
Monthly Theme for March 2025 School Social Work School Social Work Week - March 2-8, 2025 The School Social Work Association of America (SSWA) is proud to promote National School Social Work Week, held the first full calendar week of March (Sunday - Saturday). SSWAA collects and shares resources to…
Monthly Theme for February 2025 School Counseling National School Counseling Week 2025 (#NSCW25) is Feb. 3-7, 2025. The week will focus public attention on the outstanding contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the exceptional impact school…
What is Mentoring and what does good mentoring look like? Mentoring can be defined as a relationship between two people in which one is in a relationship role as a leader and is guiding the mentee under their tutor ledge. The goal of mentoring is to help build confidence, provide…
Did you ever wonder why there is confusion over when to recognize and honor Disability Awareness? What is Disability Pride Month? Is it the same as Disability Awareness Month? What month is Disability Month- is it in March or October? If so, you are not alone. To answer some of…
School psychology is a field that uses psychological principles to support the learning, behavioral, and emotional development of children and adolescents in educational settings. School psychologists work with students, teachers, parents, and other school staff to create healthy and supportive learning environments. School psychologists' responsibilities include: Assessment: Evaluating students' current skills…
National Dropout Prevention Month - A Message to Pupil Services Administrators Supporting Student Success: The Critical Role of Pupil Services in Dropout Prevention October is National Dropout Prevention Month, a time to focus on strategies that help keep students engaged, enrolled, and on track to graduate. As Pupil Services administrators,…
For Suicide Awareness Month, NAPSA is focusing on what K-12 educators may need to know about suicide. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), There is a large gap between the number of young people thinking about suicide (about 1 in 10) and the number who die by…
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate…
Launched in 2020, SchoolSafety.gov is a collaborative, interagency website created by the Federal government to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create safe and supportive learning environments for students and educators. The site serves as a one-stop access point for information, resources, guidance, and evidence-based practices on a…
