School Programming
Far too many children DO NOT have access to mental health services and basic self regulation techniques.
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School wide implementation allows all children equal access to these services and supports. It is a really helpful set of interventions that complement any existing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum, and fits nicely in a multi tiered system of supports (MTSS) including PBIS.
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School wide programming has been implemented in several schools in Manchester and Concord, NH, and data collected shows:
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50% of children (grades 2-5) earned better grades.
85% of children could focus better in school.
86% of children felt more able to calm down when upset.
72% of children felt they could fall asleep easier.
61% of children felt they could make better decisions.
4% of respondents felt mindfulness did not help them.
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Teachers grades K-5:
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61% reported it helped students relate to another another
74% reported it helped students pay
88% reported it helped their students settle down
69% reported it helped manage impulse control
76% reported their students had an increased in self awareness
School wide implementation of mindfulness practices includes:
-Staff trainings
-Staff consultation/support
-In class instruction
-Parent support
-Visual prompts, scripts, and workbooks for teachers and students to use.
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The entire program is not required, but is most helpful when implemented school-wide.
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