Student Services/Prevention & Wellness and COVID-19

The DPI agency-wide web page covers basic information about the novel coronavirus, critical government updates, and information on instructional areas and resources for schools.

This webpage is designated for COVID-19 information relevant to Student Services/Prevention and Wellness. The SSPW team covers Safe Schools, Pupil Services, School Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse (AODA), Health Education, and Expanded Learning Opportunities. Please see our main SSPW webpage for more information on our services.

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Resources for Pupil Services

Pupil services are the four professions of school counseling, nursing, psychology, and social work organized into a team with school administration.

Mental Health Community of Practice (CoP) Zoom Calls

Community of Practice Confirmed Sessions 2020

Past presentations will be posted once available. Due to the amount of time this process is taking, we encourage you to join live when possible.

Please see the School Mental Health webpage to view posted recorded sessions.

All Sessions are 9 - 10:30 AM

Date	Presenter	Topic
October 1, 2020	Presenter: Prof. Michael Kelly	Title: Managing Our School-based Practice In Unprecedented Times: Setting Boundaries That Work For Ourselves And Our Schools Description: In this interactive session, Prof. Michael Kelly of Loyola University Chicago's School of Social Work will discuss meaningful and effective boundaries around pupil service work roles. Starting at the local policy level, we need to consider how these policies fit within a Code of Ethics, and then what to do if they do not. We will discuss boundary setting in terms of a new way of working in this unprecedented time. We will also look at our ethical responsibility to self-care and how this relates to maintaining good boundaries. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87598673370?pwd=NndPeEs3Y2thbFNFaVZSRFJJdGdwZz09 Meeting ID: 875 9867 3370 Passcode: 181104
October 15, 2020		No meeting. Please join us instead for Building a Multi-Tiered System of Support: Foundations for Bully Prevention October 13, 2020 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM – find more information about this webinar here
October 29, 2020		No meeting. Please join us instead for Building a Multi-Tiered System of Support: Foundations for Bully Prevention October 13, 2020 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM – find more information about this webinar here

SBMH Consultant Office Hours

Join the SSPW mental health consultants for an hour of time dedicated to answering your questions regarding School-based mental health, social and emotional learning, trauma sensitive schools, suicide prevention and other School-based mental health topics.

All Office Hour Sessions: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

August 25

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88015305249?pwd=eEY0OG9Wek9OeG1Ia1A4aDBJamZ5Zz09

Meeting ID: 880 1530 5249

Passcode: 429563

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k1gTE74dW

September 8

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89519764636?pwd=N1NmNUZ1amZHZXU1UUNZbmJpT1NuUT09

Meeting ID: 895 1976 4636

Passcode: 654201

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcF5h9LW8T

September 22

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82837819955?pwd=L0ZtQ0UvdUY0dlhXa1czdU5WNm0zUT09

Meeting ID: 828 3781 9955

Passcode: 272234

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb0Gokm8Vi

Mental Health Online Resources

Social and Emotional Learning in Virtual, In Person, and Physically Distanced Learning Environments

School Based Mental Health Services for Students in Remote, In-Person and Blended Learning - School districts across Wisconsin are working hard to plan for the start of a school year. During a summer unlike any other, school leaders have had many new considerations as they plan and prepare for the school year. This article, published in the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) Update Bulletin highlights the importance of focusing on mental health and wellness as schools start the 2020-2021 school year. With an emphasis on the role of educational leaders role in supporting student mental health and wellness, several resources to support staff development are included.

Self-care during COVID-19 For Student Support Professionals - "Student support professionals are carrying a uniquely difficult burden right now. While contending with your own uncertainty, stress, and worry, you are also tasked with supporting and guiding others through this difficult moment. This resource is for you. The following strategies can help you maintain your strength and resilience in the coming weeks." From University of Michigan Medical school.

Focus on Mental Health and Wellness During School Closure - This resource provides mental health and wellness resources, organized by the four topic areas below:

General Mental Health and Wellness
Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellness
Parent, Caregiver, and Educator Mental Health and Wellness
Positive Parenting and Safe Home Environments

Mental Health, SEL, Trauma & Safety Online Training Materials - This document provides links to the many Student Service Prevention and Wellness online learning modules for adults related to Mental Health, SEL, Trauma & Safety.

School Nurses and Health Services

COVID-19 Information for School Health Services webpage

Practicing 21st Century School Nursing Wisconsin school nurses use the key principles of Community/Public Health, Leadership, Quality Improvement, and Care Coordination as they respond to situations involving SARS-CoV2 (2019 novel coronavirus) and COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). The resources located on this webpage are provided to assist school nurses in mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 on their school communities.

Supporting Student Trauma and Grief Webinars with Dr. Schonfeld

Many of you have asked for information and resources about supporting student trauma and grief while students are staying safe at home and upon the transition back to school buildings.

We are excited to announce two webinars, presented by Dr. David Schonfeld, Director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, to address this topic.

Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:30-4:00 PM

Session 1: When school starts back: Helping students and yourself cope with crisis during a pandemic.

This session, intended for pupil services professionals, summarizes the principles of psychological first aid and common reactions that may be seen in any crisis event, including the current pandemic. It provides practical advice on how to help students and staff understand and cope with the current pandemic and begin to prepare for what may be needed to offer support to students when schools re-open. The session will underscore the need for professional self-care and highlight some of the barriers as well as some potential solutions. Ample time will be devoted to questions and discussion. Together, we will consider how best to support students, staff and ourselves during this evolving pandemic.

Tuesday June 2, 2020 10:00-11:30 AM

Session 2:When school starts back: Supporting grieving students during a pandemic.
This session, intended for pupil services professionals, but appropriate as well for those without formal mental health training, will provide practical advice on how to support grieving students in any context. A wide range of topics will be covered, including what not to stay, considerations related to grief across different cultures, how to initiate conversations with grieving students, identifying and addressing guilt, appropriate academic accommodations, and managing grief triggers. The unique challenges of supporting grieving students during the current pandemic, as well as free resources for addressing these challenges from the Coalition to Support Grieving.

Resources for Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Funded Programs

DPI has developed several resources for Nita M. Lowey 21^st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) funded programs to assist with navigating the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

See the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Program COVID-19 webpage for more information.

Resources for School Safety

Are you currently updating or plan to update your School Safety Plan (Emergency Operations Plan) to include a Pandemic Response? See REMS Addressing Biological Hazards website

Information for Mandated Reporters DPI has partnered with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to create this resource related to mandated reporting and the duty of all school staff to report suspicions of child abuse and neglect. The document reminds school staff about their responsibility as a mandated reporter and the signs of child abuse and neglect. On reverse side, question examples are provided to help guide conversations with students and caregivers to further understanding and target supports.

See the Safe School Resources webpage for more information.

For questions about this information, contact dpisspw@dpi.wi.gov (608) 266-8960

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Student Services/Prevention & Wellness and COVID-19

Resources for Pupil Services

All Office Hour Sessions: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Resources for Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Funded Programs

Resources for School Safety