Grades PreK-2
The WVDE is committed to assisting West Virginia educators, particularly now, as they do their utmost to support our students who are facing huge challenges in their personal lives. The social-emotional, behavioral and health needs of our students have skyrocketed, requiring educators to go far above and beyond their normal roles.
The pages above, accessed by clicking on a programmatic level, provide information and resources about many of the issues our students are facing, particularly around trauma, mental health and substance misuse.
“Handle with Care,” the West Virginia Defending Childhood Initiative, provides the school or child care agency with a “heads up” when a child has been identified at the scene of a traumatic event, so that the, principal and/or his designee is aware that the child has been exposed to trauma. No details about the event are provided and only those who work directly with the child are informed. This maintains the child’s privacy while alerting the principal and the student’s teachers that the child may need extra support.
“Handle with Care,” helps educators become aware of, and sensitive to, the trauma students face. It also provides them with training and suggested interventions.
Helpful Links:
Grades 3-5
The WVDE is committed to assisting West Virginia educators, particularly now, as they do their utmost to support our students who are facing huge challenges in their personal lives. The social-emotional, behavioral and health needs of our students have skyrocketed, requiring educators to go far above and beyond their normal roles.
The pages above, accessed by clicking on a programmatic level, provide information and resources about many of the issues our students are facing, particularly around trauma, mental health and substance misuse.
“Handle with Care,” the West Virginia Defending Childhood Initiative, provides the school or child care agency with a “heads up” when a child has been identified at the scene of a traumatic event, so that the, principal and/or his designee is aware that the child has been exposed to trauma. No details about the event are provided and only those who work directly with the child are informed. This maintains the child’s privacy while alerting the principal and the student’s teachers that the child may need extra support.
“Handle with Care,” helps educators become aware of, and sensitive to, the trauma students face. It also provides them with training and suggested interventions.
Helpful Links:
Grades 6-8
The WVDE is committed to assisting West Virginia educators, particularly now, as they do their utmost to support our students who are facing huge challenges in their personal lives. The social-emotional, behavioral and health needs of our students have skyrocketed, requiring educators to go far above and beyond their normal roles.
The pages above, accessed by clicking on a programmatic level, provide information and resources about many of the issues our students are facing, particularly around trauma, mental health and substance misuse.
“Handle with Care,” the West Virginia Defending Childhood Initiative, provides the school or child care agency with a “heads up” when a child has been identified at the scene of a traumatic event, so that the, principal and/or his designee is aware that the child has been exposed to trauma. No details about the event are provided and only those who work directly with the child are informed. This maintains the child’s privacy while alerting the principal and the student’s teachers that the child may need extra support.
“Handle with Care,” helps educators become aware of, and sensitive to, the trauma students face. It also provides them with training and suggested interventions.
Helpful Links:
Grades 9-12
The WVDE is committed to assisting West Virginia educators, particularly now, as they do their utmost to support our students who are facing huge challenges in their personal lives. The social-emotional, behavioral and health needs of our students have skyrocketed, requiring educators to go far above and beyond their normal roles.
The pages above, accessed by clicking on a programmatic level, provide information and resources about many of the issues our students are facing, particularly around trauma, mental health and substance misuse.
“Handle with Care,” the West Virginia Defending Childhood Initiative, provides the school or child care agency with a “heads up” when a child has been identified at the scene of a traumatic event, so that the, principal and/or his designee is aware that the child has been exposed to trauma. No details about the event are provided and only those who work directly with the child are informed. This maintains the child’s privacy while alerting the principal and the student’s teachers that the child may need extra support.
“Handle with Care,” helps educators become aware of, and sensitive to, the trauma students face. It also provides them with training and suggested interventions.
Helpful Links:
Educators, please note:
Each grade band (see tabs above – Grades PreK-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12) address the areas where students are most vulnerable.
For information, including signs and symptoms, quick wins, and long-term solutions for prevention and intervention, click on the “Learn more” button available in each tab above.
Policy 2520.5
Policy 2520.19
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