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…
Membership Renewal According to the University of Massachusetts/UMass Global, the benefits of joining a professional association/organization are: Professional Designation - Putting your membership on your resume instantly communicates that you are interested in staying connected and are committed to the field. Networking opportunities - Once you join a professional association…
Self-Renewal Through Practicing Mindfulness Practicing mindfulness has been highly regarded and utilized as practical and efficient within the field of positive psychology. Being able to implement these self-care exercises has been useful to and for students, teachers, administrators, and parents. Click here for three free mindfulness exercises from this popular…
The School Nurse:A Valuable Member of the Pupil Services Team School Nurse Reflection With the celebration of National School Nurse Day on May 8, 2024, I am reminded of the brilliant and outstanding service these healthcare heroes contribute to pupil services teams by caring for students' health, safety, and well-being. …
The School Counselor:A Valuable Member of the Pupil Services Team School counseling is 100-plus years old. It evolved shaped by various economic, social and educational forces guided by the work of many individuals. By embracing knowledge from the past, we can learn how school counseling evolved from a position, to…
School Social Work Week is March 3-9, 2024 In conjunction with the School Social Work Association of America, NAPSA is proud to promote National School Social Work Week, which is held the first full calendar week of March (Sunday - Saturday). SSWAA collects and shares resources to help you celebrate…
School Counseling Week is February 5-9, 2024 National School Counseling Week is always observed during the first full week of February. This five-day week takes place every year to bring to the public's notice the priceless contribution of school counselors in the U.S. Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (A.S.C.A). National School Counseling…
Mentoring The National Student Attendance, Engagement, and Success Center (NSAESC) was launched in 2016 with support from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Healthy Students. The NSAESC is comprised of two distinct community of practice networks, the National Success Mentors and the Early Warning Systems Network. The…
