This week, we dive into how two public charter schools integrate mental health support into the fabric of their school.
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LISTEN: New Podcast Episode on Supporting Student Mental Health
Mental health is a key factor in every student’s academic journey and personal development. In the charter school innovation series on season two of the Get Schooled on Public Education podcast, we explore two different charter school models and how both teams integrate mental health support into their approach to learning to better meet each student's needs.
Our guests this week are:
Carol Bowar, Executive Director (Feb. 2016–Aug. 2024), Girls Athletic Leadership Schools (GALS) Denver in Colorado
Yolanda Dandridge, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS, Director of Mental Health and Wellness, Girls Athletic Leadership Schools (GALS) Denver in Colorado
Amanda Gardner, Co-founder of Catalyst Public Schools in Bremerton, Washington
Listen in to discover their journeys to educational leadership, the distinctive features of their school models, and the lasting positive influence on students and families.
The 2024 National Charter Schools Conference welcomed more than 4,300 charter school leaders, educators, and advocates like you and it truly was where the movement meets.
We recognize the importance of the knowledge and insights shared at the conference and want to ensure you can continue to learn from those inspiring moments. That’s why we recorded some of the top sessions and are excited to share them to watch on-demand with a digital pass.
What: The program seeks to improve the academic and developmental outcomes of children and youth living in underserved communities, including ensuring school readiness. The program serves neighborhoods with high concentrations of individuals with low incomes and multiple signs of distress, which may include high rates of poverty and academic challenges. The Department of Education is holding a series of Pre-Application Webinars.
What: The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for primary and secondary school front office staff to help test question wording on a national school survey. Public and charter front office school staff who are knowledgeable about their school’s policies and curriculum are all welcome! Some examples of staff we are looking for include principals, assistant principals, deans of students, and administrative officers. Interviews will be 90 minutes and will take place by computer. Participants will receive $75. Federal employees are not eligible to participate, but family and friends are.
What: As DCSC looks ahead to the next school year, our theme is Choosing Diversity, Practicing Justice. And as school starts, we are looking for justice oriented leaders to join our UnifiED Explorerprogram. UnifiED Explorers are current and future leaders of excellent, intentionally diverse schools who spend a half year with DCSC, learning together and visiting member schools to identify the key elements of leading an excellent, diverse school. Explorers bring their learning home, imbuing diversity, equity, and inclusion into the fabric of their school.
What: This webinar will explore how local educational agencies can strategically allocate resources to support students experiencing homelessness by purchasing store cards for essentials such as clothing, shoes, food, and other necessary supplies. Participants will learn effective strategies for using store cards, including parameters for the use of store cards after the liquidation date.
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