Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Erasing Barriers to Learning March 2012

Welcome to the second of four monthly issues of "Erasing Barriers to Learning" by the West Virginia Expanded School Mental Health Initiative—a partnership between the WV Department of Education, WV Department of Health & Human Resources, parents and professionals.


Toolkit #3: Early Identification
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Screening to identify youth in need can link them to effective services earlier, and contribute to positive educational outcomes...

Also Check Out Toolkit #4: Developmental Guidance

One powerful page on how West Virginia schools with limited counseling resources can develop an effective classroom-based developmental guidance curriculum. Includes links to current state policy, and best practice resources.



Video Clip of the Month

2 West Virginia Educators speak_0001Building partnerships between school systems and community mental health providers. Features representatives from three local school systems in West Virginia.

Part 2 of 5 clips produced by the West Virginia Expanded School Mental Health Initiative

View the 4-minute video...


“Expanded school mental health” refers to programs that build on core services typically provided by schools. Expanded School Mental Health is a framework that:
  • includes the full continuum of prevention, early intervention and treatment
  • serves all students
  • emphasizes shared responsibility between schools, mental health service providers and other community partners


We look forward to hearing from you - if you have questions or comments, email us at info@wvshtac.org.

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