Mental Health & Wellness

Mental Health Education Literacy

Research has shown that the quality of the school climate may be the single most predictive factor in any school’s capacity to promote student achievement. When students are mentally healthy, they are able to learn, maintain positive relationships, and cope with challenging situations.

The New York State Education Department clarifies that a satisfactory program in health education developed in accordance with the needs of pupils in all grades must include instruction in the several dimensions of health, and must:

• Include mental health and the relation of physical and mental health; and
• Enhance student understanding, attitudes and behaviors that promote health, well-being and human dignity.

Mental Health & Wellness Leadership

In this new leadership group, we will share information and discuss issues regarding mental health education and social-emotional development. The goals of this group are to develop collaboration between districts in the region to support high-quality K-12 mental health and wellness instruction and support, while also sharing important information regarding the regulations, guidelines, and initiatives from NYSED. We will have community experts assisting in the presentation of information.

• December 17, 2019
  Social Emotional Learning & Mental Health district resources for whole school implementation, prioritizing ideas for change
  • Session Two


• October 8, 2019
  The importance of adult social emotional learning and creating a district plan
  • Session One


• April 24, 2019
  Effective mental health education, practical strategies for classroom implementation
  • Session Three


• December 4, 2018
  Scientific basis for mental health and wellness, brain responses to stress and trauma
  • Session Two


• October 22, 2018
  Building background, developing common understandings & increasing knowledge
  • Session One


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School Health & Wellness Kits

This CoSer provides all curriculum materials needed for K-5 classroom teachers to meet the NYS Health Education Standards, health-related mandates and functional knowledge content requirements. Training is provided and available to new and veteran teachers currently employed in districts that utilize our health kits.

• School Health & Wellness Kits
• Register for School Health & Wellness Kits

Focus Group Findings

• Findings

Need More Information?

Contact:

Janel Payette
Consultant Support Services Coordinator
jpayette@ocmboces.org
315-433-2660

Resources

NYS Education Department:

View the Mental Health Education Literacy in Schools slideshow here

• Mental Health Education Literacy In Schools Comprehensive Guide


• Mental Health Literacy in Schools Info Page

Mental Health Training Resources:

• MHANYS
• Mental Health PowerPoint
• Information for Educators.pdf
• Information for Families.pdf