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The Role of Education Support Professionals in Creating a School Climate for Grieving Students

Almost all youth experience the death of a close friend or family member at some point in their childhood. Even though bereavement is common, the loss of someone close to a student may have a significant impact on their psychological adjustment, academic achievement, and personal development.

At a Glance

This webinar is presented by Dr. David Schonfeld from the University of Southern California. It will discuss how children come to understand and adjust to a loss and offer practical suggestions on how education support professionals can create a school climate where students are able to talk about their loss and receive needed support. The free resources developed by the Coalition to Support Grieving Students, of which NEA is a Founding Organizational Member, will be highlighted.

Topics

  • Positive School Environments
  • Trauma-Informed Practices

Outcomes

  • Identify how children come to understand and adjust to a loss
  • Offer practical suggestions on how education support professionals can create a school climate where students are able to talk about their loss and receive needed support.
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National Education Association

Last Updated: July 24, 2020

Details

Audience Role

  • Education Support Professional

Grade

  • Early Childhood
  • Elementary School
  • High School
  • Higher Education
  • Middle School

Session Length

1 hour

Session Format

Webinar

This is a previously offered informational webinar focused on the professional growth of ESPs. It is being made available for viewing by individuals or groups of individuals. Note that certificates of completion are not available for participation in informational webinar recordings.

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