District PEACE Committee

High School Culture & Climate Committee

Curriculum

Social Emotional Programming

Reporting Incidents of Bias and Hate

Partnerships

Recruitment

Resources

Please look through the resources linked below to get more familiar with ways to respond effectively if students raise questions or concerns. As always, reach out to your administrator if any issues arise or if you would like more support on these topics.

Center for Research on Teaching and Learning, University of Michigan – Guidelines for Discussing Difficult or High-Stakes Topics

http://crlt.umich.edu/publinks/generalguidelines

National Association of School Psychologists – Promoting Compassion and Acceptance in Crisis
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/mental-health-resources/war-and-terrorism/promoting-compassion-and-acceptance-in-crisis

National Association of School Psychologists –Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
https://1.cdn.edl.io/ybDQBz2UlayF2fWJD0UmohYXbpokSLl0AjqdDyO6DEfoBsbM.pdf

Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare – Resources for Educators Re: Recent Protests and Violence
https://padlet.com/tlcmiddlesexcounty/fksc4b9ebpn4qqii

American School Counselor Association – Race and Equity Resources
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors/professional-development/learn-more/race-and-equity-resources

American Psychological Association – How to Talk to Children About Difficult News
https://www.apa.org/topics/talking-children