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Help Children Build Resilience Against Traumatic Experiences By Becoming Trauma-Informed
5//20/19 New research summarizes current practices for implementing trauma-informed care to support children who have been exposed to trauma.. Learn more here.
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SAMHSA Releases New and Updated "Tips for Teens".
5/19/19 SAMHSA's "Tips for Teens" series addresses the risks, statistics, and myths about various substances that teens may use. SAMHSA has released new “Tips for Teens” and updates. and Tips for Teens fact sheets on Opioids and: E-Cigarettes. Additional topics include marijuana and steroids.
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2019 National Red Ribbon Campaign Theme
5/18/19 The 2019 National Red Ribbon Campaign theme is “Send A Message, Stay Drug Free.” This year’s theme asks students to take action: passing on the message. To learn more about what schools and communities can do to participate and help kids stay safe, healthy, and drug-free,
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Beyond Seizures: Comorbidities In Childhood Epilepsy
5/15/19 The Epilepsy Foundation is offering this recorded video on comorbid conditions that commonly occur alongside seizures in children.
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May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
5/13/19 Asthma is a serious disease affecting about 1 in 12 children younger than 18 years old in the U.S. Millions of school days are missed each year because of asthma. Although we don’t know what causes asthma, we do know how to prevent asthma attacks or at least make them less severe. Learn more here.
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Prevent Asthma Triggers and Create Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Schools
5/12/19 Promote a healthy learning environment at your school to reduce absenteeism, improve test scores and enhance student and staff productivity. Learn more here.
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SAMHSA's National Prevention Week May 12-18
5/11/19 National Prevention Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental and/or substance use disorders. Looking to empower your students to make smart decisions around prescription drugs? This free Prevention Week Toolkit provides resourcesn to help you do it.
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Hidden Fentanyl Kills: Learn More on the OASAS Webiste
5/10/19 Fentanyl can be hidden in heroin, cocaine, pills and other drugs. This image shows the dose of lethal fentanyl as compared to a penny. Image courtesy of the New York State Police Crime Laboratory. Learn more.
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Focusing On Suicide Prevention Strategies For Our Youth
5/9/19 Suicide is one of the ten leading causes of death in the United States and the numbers who die by suicide have only increased in recent years. The rate of youth suicide increased by 49% from 9.7 per 100,000 in 2007 to 14.5 per 100,000 in 2017.
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National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
4/29/19 Did you know that May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? Did you know that May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? An annual observance, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a time to highlight the importance of staying active through sports and other fitness activities. Celebrate this observance by promoting the importance of 60 minutes per day of physical activity for kids (and adults 30 minutes per day) and providing opportunities to be physical activity at school and at home.
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The New York State Education Department is pleased to announce *FREE Training!
4/22/19 SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER for Creating a Culture of Care in Schools Using Restorative Practices With Dr. Tom Cavanagh
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U.S. Department of Education Delivers on Key School Safety Report Recommendation
4/20/19 Acting on the recommendations of the Federal Commission on School Safety, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has announced the release of the Parent and Educator Guide to School Climate Resources. This guide, produced jointly by the Department's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and Office for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, provides best practices and includes resources school leaders and teachers can utilize as they work to achieve a positive school climate, lower disciplinary issues and enhance school safety.
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NYSED UPDATE: Schools May Accept Any Health Form Received For the 2019-2020 School Year
4/18/19 Due to collaborations with medical provider professional organizations to make that form compatible with medical provider’s electronic health records, last August the Department sent a memo asking schools to continue to accept a student physical examination regardless of the form it is on for the 2018-19 school year.
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CDC Offers Opportunities to Provide Feedback on the Development of a STD Federal Action Plan
4/16/19 Half of STDs are among young people ages 15 to 24 years. These infections can lead to long-term health consequences, such as infertility; they can facilitate HIV transmission To address this issue, HHS and CDC request your input on the development of a Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Federal Action Plan.
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The 2017-18 NYS Report Card II Release
4/11/19 The 2017-18 NYS Report Card II Release is publicly available on NYS Report Card 2017-18. The Report Card II Report provides, at the State, District and School level, all accountability and staff data as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
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FDA Alert on Using Only Approved Medical Devices to Help Assess or Diagnose a Head Injury, Including Concussion
4/10/19 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing this communication to make the public and health care providers aware of the potentially serious risks which may be associated with the use of unapproved or uncleared medical devices for the diagnosis, treatment or management of a concussion. A list of FDA approved devices is also provided.
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New SAMSHA Resource:After a School Tragedy...Readiness, Response, Recovery, & Resources
4/9/19 This resource is designed to help schools better support students and families in the aftermath of violence and trauma. It provides strategies to assist schools with readiness, response, and recovery to help a school community support resilience in the event of a tragedy.
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USDA:Creative Solutions to Ending School Food Waste
4/8/19 Americans waste enough food every day to fill a 90,000 seat football stadium. Approximately 1/3 of all food is wasted at the retail and consumer levels. While research has shown that food wasted by children is similar to the rest of the U.S. population, there are many ways schools can reduce food waste and teach students about the impact it has on the environment and in their community.
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FDA E-Cigarette Safety Communication-Related to Seizures Reported Following E-cigarette Use, Particularly in Youth and Young Adults
4/5/19 Seizures occurring with e-cigarette use (vaping) signal a potential emerging safety issue.
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US and NYS Measles Outbreak Update
3/29/19 There are now 314 confirmed cases of measles in 15 states, with six states reporting measles outbreaks, according to the latest data for 2019 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).. Rockland County, a suburb of New York City has confirmed 155 cases and the County executive Ed Day declared a countywide state of emergency on 2/26/19 to include anyone less than 18 years of age who is unvaccinated against the measles.
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NYSED Broadcast Education Session on Educational Stability Foster Care Video. and resources now available.
3/22/18 Students in Foster Care –Video, PowerPoint and resources are available on the NYSED and NYSCSH Foster Care web-pages. This training is strongly encouraged for both school and local departments of social services' foster care points of contact, School Administrators, Finance and Business personnel, Directors of Pupil Transportation and other interested school personnel
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NY State Education Department Announces No-Cost Children’s Eye Exams, Glasses, and Resources
3/21/19 No-cost eye exams and glasses will be provided to students at several New York schools this month through a partnership between the New York State Education Department (NYSED), the New York State Optometric Association (NYSOA), VSP Global, and the New York State Society of Opticians (NYSSO). This is part of an effort to raise awareness about providing accessible vision care and resources to those who are in need, as well as the critical role clear vision plays in children’s physical, cognitive, and social development.
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DASH Policy Webinar Announcement
3/20/19 DASH will host a webinar titled Anti-lobbying Refresher & WSCC State Policies
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National School Nurse Workforce Study (NSNWS)
3/19/19.According to the CDC, rates of diseases like diabetes and epilepsy have surged in children over the past few decades. Mental health needs have increased. This is the first nationally representative published study that describes the demographic profile, practice patterns, and FTEs in professional school nursing practice.
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NYSED Tools and Resources Build on Social Emotional Learning Framework
3/18/19 New guidance and resources are now available to help school districts implement policies and programs that promote Social Emotional Learning (SEL), State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia announced today. These tools facilitate systemic whole school implementation and include district-developed resources aligning SEL competencies, academic standards, classroom activities, and teaching practices.
