Supporting the Whole Learner
The mental health and wellbeing of our students and staff are extremely important to us. Whether an adult or child, it is vital that we consider the experience and support of the whole learner. This year has been taxing on everyone, including parents. Partnering together is important. In addition, making sure our staff has the skills and knowledge to support our students is a priority. We are very fortunate to have two Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainers in our district. Kim Hunt and DeAnn Schwarz have already trained almost 100 staff members and are continuing professional development for our staff, and we hope that within the next two years to not only have all staff trained but also offer parent and community workshops. Learn a little more in this quick WLAJ 53 Daily Buzz 60-second My Education clip . Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach participants how to help students who are experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or help students in crisi