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Coping with COVID Supporting the Mental & Social Emotional Health of Our Students

September 24, 2020 Parent Diversity Advisory Council (PDAC) To advance District 204’s commitment to equity and educational excellence. AGENDA Thurs., September 24, 2020 7:00-8:30 PM Coping with COVID: Supporting the Mental & Social Emotional Health of Our Students

7:00 - 7:20 PM Welcome District and PDAC Leadership Introductions PDAC Promise Communication Protocols Book Club Norms 7:20 - 7:30 PM Panelist Introductions 7:30 - 7:45 PM Congressional Response - Congressman Bill Foster

7:45 - 8:30 PM Explanation & Discussion of Resources PDAC Leadership Team

NORMS

Be on time Stay on task Be relevant…it’s about equity Be honest Be open Be respectful Every voice counts Register | Be Counted | Vote Register | Be Counted | Vote

PDAC Book Study

Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi WINNER OF THE 2016 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION

“Kendi blends “deep research and analysis with a powerfully intimate and personal voice. . .Kendi grounds his argument in the present moment, citing the killing of Trayvon Martin and the birth of Black Lives Matter as ‘heartbreaks that are a product of America’s history of racist ideas’ — a history he then narrates through the lives and works of five individuals: Cotton Mather, Thomas Jefferson, William Lloyd Garrison, W.E.B. DuBois and Angela Davis. By anchoring the book on these five historical figures — each of them brilliant, complicated and fascinating — Kendi renders this work of intellectual history as compelling as the juiciest biography.” — THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

Equity Update

● Land Acknowledgment ● Latinx Heritage Month ○ September 15-Oct. 15th ● Our Educator Equity Affinity Groups ● Educator Equity Book Club Potawatomi Reads: Mental Health & SEL Panelists ● Janine Wange, Casey Woodham, Kelly Zielie, D204 Mental Health Coordinators ● Pat Doyle, WVHS Counselor ● Javier Polavieja, MVHS Counselor ● Kim Harper, Cowlishaw Elementary Social Worker ● Kristin Fletcher & Renyce Ward, Gombert Social Workers ● Stephanie Clymer & Anna Themanson, Therapists 360 Youth Services Janine Wange, SSP Metea Valley Mental Health Coordinator ● 18th year in D204 ● Previously at Crone Middle and Neuqua Valley ● Opened Metea Valley (2009) as a School Psychologist ● Moved into Mental Health Coordinator Role in 2019 ● Co-Sponsor Mental Health Matters Club ● Live in Naperville with husband and 2 kids ● Son is in 1st grade in D204 Janine Wange, SSP Metea Valley Mental Health Coordinator Being a parent and staff member during remote learning, I’ve learned:

● Home-school communication is more important than EVER! ● For young children, try to maintain social normalcy with routine outdoor play. ● After school hours, try to limit screen time. ● You know your child best. Advocate for their needs. ● Flexibility and grace for all. Kids, teachers everyone. How can MVHS parents find support for their child(ren)? http://www.meteacounseling.org/social-emotional.html Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

● ALL students receive instruction (proactive) ● Connected to Portrait of a Graduate and Board Goal High Schools use School Connect Curriculum, Elementary - Second Step ● SEL instruction can promote educational equity and excellence. Click HERE for CASEL’s recent report ● In D204, PE Class teaches SEL lesson (at minimum) once per month ● Monthly extension activity options provided

Semester 1 Monthly SEL Themes:

● September’s SEL Focus: Self-Awareness (identifying emotions, personal strengths and areas for growth). Selfie Assignment ● October: Coping with Stress ● November: Mindfulness Waubonsie Valley High School Participants Patrick Doyle- School Counselor

School counselor for 14 years (12 years at Waubonsie). Former self-contained special education teacher for 3 years prior to becoming a school counselor. Primary role is to help in supporting students with personal, social/emotional concerns, and post-secondary planning, including college and career planning.

Kelly Zielie, LCSW, CADC- Mental Health Coordinator/Social worker.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 27 years (Waubonsie for 19 years) and certified drug & alcohol counselor. Mental Health Coordinator - primary role is to work with students who have been hospitalized and provide social emotional support to students in need.

Warrior Pride Tradition Spirit Current Trends at Waubonsie Valley High School Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders Substance Use Stress Struggles with Engagement with Remote Learning

Resources with Waubonsie Valley High School

Teachers/Coaches- more of the natural supports student see everyday House staff Referrals to community resources as needed/appropriate for supports to families/students. Casey Woodham, Neuqua Valley Mental Health Coordinator

● 2nd Year in IPSD 204- work with students hospitalized receiving mental health treatment

● Social Worker for 29 years in both private and public sectors

● Co-Sponsor of NVHS You Matter Club

● Live in Aurora with my husband and 3 sons

● IPSD 204 Family for 20 years Tips To Help With Mental Health During COVID 19 and Remote Learning

● Keeping a Schedule- breakfast, school/work, lunch, exercise, homework, dinner, personal time, reasonable bedtime, etc.

● Exercising- even as simple as going for a walk, Yoga, meditation, etc.

● Nurturing connections with others- phone calls, facetime, Zoom, send a letter, random acts of kindness, etc Mental Health Services:

•Comprehensive list of mental health services in DuPage area •https://www.dupageco.org/Community_Services/Senior_Services/Docs/AWD_Directory/49852/

•Healthline article on how parents can help children reduce stress •https://www.healthline.com/health-news/covid19-stress-parents-help-themselves-children#The-elephant-in-the-room

•UNICEF article on parents supporting children •https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/6-ways-parents-can-support-their-kids-through-coronavirus-covid-19

PDF of how a parent/caregiver can help nurture a child https://www.theduluthmodel.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Nurturing-Children.pdf

•360 Youth Services Counseling - https://360youthservices.org/counseling/ •Intake line is (630) 717-9408 ext. 1180 •National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - http://namidupage.org/ •This organization has support groups and other activities for local residents

•DuPage County Behavioral Health - https://www.dupagehealth.org/172/Behavioral-Health •Health department can help connect individuals to needed services including crisis services Community Resources:

● Energy Bill Assistance (LIHEAP) https://www.dupageco.org/LIHEAP/ ● SNAP or Food Stamp Benefits: You can apply online at https://abe.illinois.gov/ or by phone at (800) 843-6154. ● Local Food Pantries: https://solvehungertoday.org/get-help/where-to-get-food/ You can also call the Illinois Hunger Hotline for food pantry referrals: 1-800-359-2163 ● Medicaid Applications: You can see if you meet eligibility criteria and apply by visiting: https://abe.illinois.gov or calling (800) 843-6154. ● If you do not qualify for Medicaid or a Marketplace plan due to your documentation status you may qualify for medical care through Access DuPage. You can get more information by calling 630-510-8720 or visiting https://accessdupage.org/about/how-to-enroll/ ● Internet Support: ○ Essentials Program: Comcast: Comcast is offering their internet essentials program to qualifying families for FREE for 2 months. Internet Essentials from Comcast ○ Access from AT&T: AT&T is offering 2 months of free service to new Access members and expanding eligibility for this program based on household income. AT&T Access Program ● You can also call the Illinois Hunger Hotline for food pantry referrals: 1-800-359-2163 ● Medicaid Applications: You can see if you meet eligibility criteria and apply by visiting: https://abe.illinois.gov or calling (800) 843-6154. ○ If you do not qualify for Medicaid or a Marketplace plan due to your documentation status you may qualify for medical care through Access DuPage. You can get more information by calling 630-510-8720 or visiting https://accessdupage.org/about/how-to-enroll/ ● Emergency Financial Assistance: http://peoplesrc.org/ or call at (630) 682-5402 ● For those experiencing Homelessness: https://dupagepads.org/ ● Database for accessing any needed resource: https://dupagecris.org/ ● Economic Assistance During COVID-19: (Source: Illinois.gov, Economic Assistance): This link contains information regarding loans for small businesses, applying for unemployment insurance, receiving utility relief, food bank access, etc. Economic Assistance for Illinois Residents Articles: ● The Mental Toll on Us All ● Healthline article on how parents can help children reduce stress - https://www.healthline.com/health-news/covid19-stress-parents-help-themselves-children#The-elephant-in-the-room ● UNICEF article on parents supporting children - https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/6-ways-parents-can-support-their-kids-through-coronavirus-covid-19 ● https://www.theduluthmodel.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Nurturing-Children.pdf General Tips: - How to be an effective Academic Coach with your child (tips for k-5): Academic Coaching 101 Online Resources: ● Young children love doing yoga with a story (PreK-5): Cosmic Yoga ● Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus (source: Childmind.org): Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus ● Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (source: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, NCTSN.org): Parent/Caregiver Resource Sheet ● Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety (source: Centers for Disease Control): Managing Stress and Anxiety ● Social Story-COVID-19 and Break from School (source: "Little Puddins, The Autism Educator, Blog): Social Story School-Based Resources:

● USDA Continues Free Meals: Though December 31, 2020 Organic Life is offering curbside pick-up of grab and go breakfast and lunch at no cost for all students. Pick-up locations are at each elementary school near door 1, from 11 am to 1 pm, Monday through Friday, on days school is in session. No preordering is required. ● Metea Valley Social and Emotional Resources: Click HERE ● Metea Valley Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Click HERE ● Waubonsie Valley High School (MHC): Click HERE ● Waubonsie Valley High School (SSW): Click HERE ● Neuqua Valley Department of School Counseling and Social Work: Click HERE ● Neuqua Valley Virtual Calming Room: Click HERE October Understanding Social Justice 7:00-8:30 pm A Matter of Equity, Access, Participation and Rights Zoom Meeting

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