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"Today's classrooms are very different from even 10 year ago," said NanciSchiman, Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation, a summit participant."Teachers need the tools to understand and support a diverse range of studentneeds and challenges. As a mental health professional, I have seen thetremendous successes that come in academic settings where staff recognize andsupport students with mental illnesses."
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The summit attendees identified many critical competencies for teachers,including:
A number of key training methods for teachers also emerged includingstorytelling - sharing personal experiences, success stories; experientiallearning, mentoring new teachers, learning communities, cross-disciplinaryteams and online delivery - information, stories, models, courses, bestpractices.
"We can not focus once again on what we expect from teachers if we do notsimultaneously address the ongoing decline of support for our nation's bestpublic avenue for the development of our citizens - our public schools," saidSue McKenzie, Program Director for both NAHEC and InHealth WI.
About National Association of Health Education Centers (NAHEC)
Established in 1989, the National Association of Health Education Centers(NAHEC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting anational network of organizations that provide health education programs. Itsmembers are organizations providing effective, sustainable and broadlyaccessible health education programs. Through this national network, over 3.7million children and adults receive vital health education that empowers themto actively participate in creating healthier communities. NAHEC's mission isto make health education broadly accessible, up-to-date, effective, andsustainable.
This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information,visit http://www.ereleases.com.-- Awareness of the continuum of mental health - mental illness and early warning signs of mental health concerns -- Communication skills that work for connecting with all students - especially troubled students -- As a member of a multidisciplinary team, who they can count on from the team to support/guide their work with students and to offer needed services to the students -- Personal and professional limits - when to ask for help with a troubled student -- The language and skills to communicate mental health concerns about a child to parents and colleagues in a context of trust and empathy, to improve academic performance, classroom behavior and their sense of belonging -- Appreciation and awareness of diverse populations within the school and to embrace the importance of cultural competence
SOURCE National Association of Health Education Centers
