Hello everyone... Betty checking in - Harvest Elementary School Saline. Sorry I've been MIA the last several weeks. Life is full of surprises. #MEMSPAChat
Good Evening #MEMSPAchat -- Doug Ammeraal from Mona Shores Middle School in Muskegon.
No baseball practice tonight due to the "white junk" on the field. #goawaysnow
Q1) More than 15% of Michigan residents struggle with food insecurity. What approaches work best for addressing lack of adequate nutrition among students? #MEMSPAchat
A1 First things first we have to make sure our students have good food choices for both breakfast & lunch while at school. There should be NO roadblocks to our students for good nutrition at school #MEMSPAchat
Q1) More than 15% of Michigan residents struggle with food insecurity. What approaches work best for addressing lack of adequate nutrition among students? #MEMSPAchat
We just started a snack station at our school - am and after school snacks funded by donations. I’d like to do the backpack program next year. #memspachat
Q1) More than 15% of Michigan residents struggle with food insecurity. What approaches work best for addressing lack of adequate nutrition among students? #MEMSPAchat
Hello #MEMSPAchat friends! So glad to join you tonight!! Allyson Apsey, elementary principal and author of The #Path2Serendipity...which is released in just TWO WEEKS! Pre-order now: https://t.co/RJFmDZe8N5
A1: Trying new foods that have nutritional value is truly important. Our food service personnel do a great job with offering our students experiences with food! #MEMSPAchat
Community initiatives that allow distribution of food items to needy families. Blessings in the Backpack; Adopt a Family are just a few of those. #MEMSPAchat A1
Q1) More than 15% of Michigan residents struggle with food insecurity. What approaches work best for addressing lack of adequate nutrition among students? #MEMSPAchat
A1) We worked hard at getting healthy choices in SR for both breakfast and lunch. Blessings in a Backpack Also, helping to identify Ss who qualify for F/R #MEMSPAchat
A1-We provide students with breakfast and lunch while at school. We also brought a program called "Jump with Jill" to all out Ss this year. Kids LOVED it. It was all about feeding your body with Good Healthy Foods & exercise! #jumpwithjill#MEMSPAchat
Q1) More than 15% of Michigan residents struggle with food insecurity. What approaches work best for addressing lack of adequate nutrition among students? #MEMSPAchat
A1: Educating families about the importance of healthy food and providing healthy options during school and after school events. Partnering with local farms and community groups have helped improve this for us. #MEMSPAchat
A1: Provide high quality options at breakfast and lunches. We've done bag lunches for those in after school events and a "drop box" at lunch for fruit, juice, etc. that Ss don't eat at lunch. We need to do MORE and be more consistent.
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Q1) More than 15% of Michigan residents struggle with food insecurity. What approaches work best for addressing lack of adequate nutrition among students? #MEMSPAchat
A1) Ensure that the breakfasts and lunches that we provide are nutritional. Take steps to reduce sugar in the school and promote healthy diets. #MEMSPAchat
Q1) More than 15% of Michigan residents struggle with food insecurity. What approaches work best for addressing lack of adequate nutrition among students? #MEMSPAchat
Yes! These are great ideas. We have also seen "weekend backpack" programs, like from Marquette Alger RESA in the Upper Peninsula. Sending home nutritious food to kids eat well outside of school as well. #MEMSPAchat
A1: Provide high quality options at breakfast and lunches. We've done bag lunches for those in after school events and a "drop box" at lunch for fruit, juice, etc. that Ss don't eat at lunch. We need to do MORE and be more consistent.
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Q1) More than 15% of Michigan residents struggle with food insecurity. What approaches work best for addressing lack of adequate nutrition among students? #MEMSPAchat
Hello #MEMSPAchat friends! So glad to join you tonight!! Allyson Apsey, elementary principal and author of The #Path2Serendipity...which is released in just TWO WEEKS! Pre-order now: https://t.co/RJFmDZe8N5
A1: Trying new foods that have nutritional value is truly important. Our food service personnel do a great job with offering our students experiences with food! #MEMSPAchat
A1: The Marquette Alger RESA program also includes a “Healthy Hero” punch card to families with children age 4 to use at local grocery stored to receive a free fruit or vegetable each month for six months <--encouraging healthy choices and habits #memspachat
A1: Free breakfast program for all students. Quality lunch program. Cooking club after school! staff that focuses on healthy food choices. Food taste testing at lunch. #MEMSPAchat
Q1) More than 15% of Michigan residents struggle with food insecurity. What approaches work best for addressing lack of adequate nutrition among students? #MEMSPAchat
Q2) There's only so much that classroom professionals can do to overcome hunger. What programs in the community or medical environments can play a role in helping address food insecurity among students? #MEMSPAchat
Q1) More than 15% of Michigan residents struggle with food insecurity. What approaches work best for addressing lack of adequate nutrition among students? #MEMSPAchat
A1: Educating families about the importance of healthy food and providing healthy options during school and after school events. Partnering with local farms and community groups have helped improve this for us. #MEMSPAchat
We support school and community-based programs across Michigan, especially in the areas of nutrition & wellness and behavioral health! Stay tuned to #MEMSPAchat to hear more specifics in this hour!
#memspachat A2: We run a summer feeding program at several schools. This provides free breakfast and/or lunch to all who show up who are 18 or younger.
A1 Healthy (fruit, veg, cheese) snack grazing table in early childhood classrooms, healthy snack break in middle and upper grades classrooms with only unprocessed foods allowed (fruit, veg and nuts only) #MEMSPAchat
Community initiatives that allow distribution of food items to needy families. Blessings in the Backpack; Adopt a Family are just a few of those. #MEMSPAchat A1
Q1) More than 15% of Michigan residents struggle with food insecurity. What approaches work best for addressing lack of adequate nutrition among students? #MEMSPAchat
#TeamOwen opened a clothing closet and community food bank in February for anyone living in our school district. This is headed by Jessica Moore one of our teachers and @RobersonJerome one of our school social workers. It is a lot of hard work, but a labor of love. #MEMSPAchat
Q2) There's only so much that classroom professionals can do to overcome hunger. What programs in the community or medical environments can play a role in helping address food insecurity among students? #MEMSPAchat
A2) Our community Social Services plays an integral role in feeding families. We are very fortunate to have them an instrumental partner. We also have a Hornets helping Hornets for students in need of general anything. #MEMSPAchat
A2: Our community is blessed to have a great food pantry run by Saline Social Services. Our school partners with them in the winter and @ the end of the school year to help fill the pantry so our families that need support have it all year round. #MEMSPAchat
Q2) There's only so much that classroom professionals can do to overcome hunger. What programs in the community or medical environments can play a role in helping address food insecurity among students? #MEMSPAchat
A2 - We have food available each day in our office for kids to get during snack times and around recess or breaks. We also team with "Meet Up and Eat Up" to one day during the summer to serve and hang out with students in the local mobile home estates #memspachat
Q2) There's only so much that classroom professionals can do to overcome hunger. What programs in the community or medical environments can play a role in helping address food insecurity among students? #MEMSPAchat
A2: We have wonderful community support. Our Masonic Lodge, Lincoln Lions group, American Legion and others have been a huge support in financial help along with organizing our backpack program. #MEMSPAchat
A2: We have seen lots of innovative, promising work in community-based programs that can help with students' nutrition and food security. One neat idea gaining traction: prescriptions for healthy food #memspachat
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Q2) There's only so much that classroom professionals can do to overcome hunger. What programs in the community or medical environments can play a role in helping address food insecurity among students? #MEMSPAchat
Q2) There's only so much that classroom professionals can do to overcome hunger. What programs in the community or medical environments can play a role in helping address food insecurity among students? #MEMSPAchat
A2) It would be great to have free healthy cooking on a budget classes offered throughout the year. Maybe hosted by various community members: hospital, CMH, Library, etc... #MEMSPAchat
A2: We have a community member who applied for grants from several businesses within our community to provide cereal/breakfast for kids on the weekends. We call it BOSS (Breakfast on Saturday& Sunday)#MEMSPAchat
Q2) There's only so much that classroom professionals can do to overcome hunger. What programs in the community or medical environments can play a role in helping address food insecurity among students? #MEMSPAchat
I love this... I don't know that we'd be able to get full cooperation from families, but I think it could be worth trying (or at least getting started) this fall. #MEMSPAchat
A2: @SpectrumHealthis in the initial stages of offering a culinary medicine program for children experiencing overweight and obesity & families. It offers the opportunity to develop cooking skills, discuss dietary challenges & improve eating habits #MEMSPAchat
A2: We have food available for students each day for snack time, breaks, and recess. Many students take advantage of that. We also take part in "Meet Up and Eat Up" in the summer at local mobile home estates #memspachat
Our food service partnered with us and offered classes to our students after school, they also provided samples and classes for a parents night on wellness...#MEMSPAchat
Q3) Kids need regular physical activity to stay healthy and develop positive habits, and to express all that youthful energy! How can educators incorporate physical activity into their day or even curriculum? #MEMSPAchat
A2: @SpectrumHealth is in the initial stages of offering a culinary medicine program for children experiencing overweight and obesity & families. It offers the opportunity to develop cooking skills, discuss dietary challenges & improve eating habits #MEMSPAchat
A2: Did you know that Double Up Food Bucks, now operating in 64 counties, both rural and urban? 95 percent of Michigan residents now live in a county with Double Up sites. #MEMSPAchat
A1: We also have a Leadership and Wellness class that, among other components, focuses on healthy living and cooking. Today, they made their OWN dressings for salad! All 5 varieties were solid! ;)
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A3) Mileage club daily for students to track their laps/miles and earn footy tokens, rovide at least 3 recesses per day in addition to movement breaks in the classroom. #MEMSPAchat
A3: Lessons that keep kids moving are essential. I can't stand sitting in a seat for more than 20-30 minutes at a time and my chair is padded...
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A3: Brain breaks, more recess, PE teachers are now realizing the importance of teaching students about their personal best and "fit bit" technology is helping with that two. It is fun for students to see if they can beat the principal's steps! #MEMSPAchat
A3) Our playground was large and we partnered with DTE and a local asphalt company to put in a quarter mile track...everyday I would walk a mile with each grade level...best shape ever...miss the track! We kept track and gave out charms...Kids loved it! #MEMSPAchat
A3: I think it starts with 3 outside recess times during the day. At my previous school, we had 1. What a huge difference that physical exercise opportunity makes. #memspachat
A3: Brain breaks, more recess, PE teachers are now realizing the importance of teaching students about their personal best and "fit bit" technology is helping with that too. It is fun for students to see if they can beat the principal's steps! #MEMSPAchat
A3: Recess 2x per week (would love more), daily recess for all kids, Go Noodle w/ morning announcements (plus teachers use brain breaks throughout the day). #MEMSPAchat
Q3) Kids need regular physical activity to stay healthy and develop positive habits, and to express all that youthful energy! How can educators incorporate physical activity into their day or even curriculum? #MEMSPAchat
First, we need to redesign classroom environments. More and more learners prefer standing desks or legkess chairs that allow movements. Then, add 5 min. breaks every hour by doing quick relays, dancing to some music, or yoga. #MEMSPAchat A3
A2: Did you know that Double Up Food Bucks, now operating in 64 counties, both rural and urban? 95 percent of Michigan residents now live in a county with Double Up sites. #MEMSPAchat
A3: Dearborn Public Schools, @BeaumontHealth, and Moccasin Elementary in Buchanan are all working on or have implemented some form of SPARK PE #MEMSPAchat
There are good pantries and faith-based resources that can help - we just need to help families get connected. Often we don’t realize who is needing support. #memspachat
Q2) There's only so much that classroom professionals can do to overcome hunger. What programs in the community or medical environments can play a role in helping address food insecurity among students? #MEMSPAchat
A3: We have teachers so yoga in there seats. Resources out there for Brain breaks to get up and move. Take a walk before a test, get up and stretch in class and also stability balls to sit on. Cardio drumming. Simple things a teacher can do that only takes 5 minute of class
A3: We love @GoNoodle and one of my first grade teachers logged the most activity for the month of March! Besides recess and @GoNoodle, we stretch and practice mindfulness. #MEMSPAchat
It’s organized/structured play for recess or unstructured time but also promotes positive attitudes...@mschulte50 can share so much more but that’s a quick glimpse! #memspachat
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Q4) Approximately 20% of school-aged kids are dealing with a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder—but schools don't have enough counselors, psychologists or social workers. How do you help kids manage behavioral health challenges in the classroom? #MEMSPAchat
We also did steps club in a middle school - kids with Fitbit or other tracking devices were lagging their monthly steps to win something related to health and fitness. #MEMSPAchat
A3) Mileage club daily for students to track their laps/miles and earn footy tokens, rovide at least 3 recesses per day in addition to movement breaks in the classroom. #MEMSPAchat
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A4) Social Stories, role play, teaching calm down strategies, providing a safe "break" place such as a tent, sensory breaks and lots of teaching and repetition. #MEMSPAchat
A4: this is a major focus for us right now! We are looking at tier one curricula , classroom meetings etc, and zones as possible supports. Energy circuit too. Advocating for added tier 2-3 support too. #memspachat
Q4) Approximately 20% of school-aged kids are dealing with a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder—but schools don't have enough counselors, psychologists or social workers. How do you help kids manage behavioral health challenges in the classroom? #MEMSPAchat
A4 This is the big question that I think we are all struggling with. Many of our Ts have implemented mindfulness, mindset work in their classrooms. An easy tool many use is Sitting Like a Frog it's a CD that have 3 to 8 minute mindfulness activities Ss can do. #MEMSPAchat
Q4) Approximately 20% of school-aged kids are dealing with a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder—but schools don't have enough counselors, psychologists or social workers. How do you help kids manage behavioral health challenges in the classroom? #MEMSPAchat
A4: 1st step is to understand what trauma is & implications of ACEs on our Ss. Strategies that are good for students affected by trauma or mental illness are good for ALL students. Relationships first, assume good intent, know that feelings often don't match actions #MEMSPAchat
A4 - First, wrap our arms around kids and their parents as a staff and let them know we love them, care about them, and will work with them. Our MTSS team works to coordinate resources and supports, brainstorm ideas, and teams with staff to problem solve together #memspachat
A3: Structured “brain breaks” when transitioning in the class. One of our teachers has kids do exercises as they spell their weekly words. Also, just nature walks around the school grounds helps for structured breaks. #MEMSPAchat
A4. Area I need to grow in. But have picked up to from my awesome counsler, SW, and @sccresa support coaches I have worked with. Try to give them time to calm down and refocus. Use the strategies we have in place. Some days are better than others. #MEMSPAchat
Action vs. reaction. Kids need to understand the roots of their feelings. Take a few minutes every morning to talk about feelings, what causes them, and how we often react to them. Offer alternative ways to express feelings and ask for help. Model this! A4 #MEMSPAchat
A4: MSU's TRAILS to Wellness program is developing a network of coaches across #Michigan who in turn can train teachers how to bring mindfulness and coping mechanisms into the classroom https://t.co/N2KE3h62Xb#memspachat
A4: Understand that the WORK with Ss affected by trauma or mental illness does NOT happen through discipline. It happens through relationship. #MEMSPAchat
A4:It takes a community to work together to solve these disorders.We have had PD on trauma-informed care so teachers are more aware of what students are going thought.Mindfulness mediation takes 3-5 of your time.Find videos on YouTube.Teacher everyone to just listen. #MEMSPAchat
Q4) Approximately 20% of school-aged kids are dealing with a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder—but schools don't have enough counselors, psychologists or social workers. How do you help kids manage behavioral health challenges in the classroom? #MEMSPAchat
A3: GoNoodle...Pop See Ko is my jam; PE curriculums focused on growth and not ability, keep progressing; providing opportunities after school that aren't competitive, Girls on the Run/Heart and Sole, walking club, etc. Doesn't matter what, just keep moving! #memspachat
A4: TEAM!!! notice there is no “I” in it! You can’t possibly support these poor babies without a team of people who care! #memspachat#mortonschoolrocks#mortonchat
Q4) Approximately 20% of school-aged kids are dealing with a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder—but schools don't have enough counselors, psychologists or social workers. How do you help kids manage behavioral health challenges in the classroom? #MEMSPAchat
#MEMSPAchat We are concerned about traumatized kids- almost 25% experience trauma before they are 4! Substantial research supports mindfulness for these kids & also teachers-@Edimprove
A4: @DepressionCntr's TRAILS to Wellness program is developing a network of coaches across #Michigan who in turn can train teachers how to bring mindfulness and coping mechanisms into the classroom https://t.co/N2KE3h62Xb#memspachat
A4: this is a major focus for us right now! We are looking at tier one curricula , classroom meetings etc, and zones as possible supports. Energy circuit too. Advocating for added tier 2-3 support too. #memspachat
Q4) Approximately 20% of school-aged kids are dealing with a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder—but schools don't have enough counselors, psychologists or social workers. How do you help kids manage behavioral health challenges in the classroom? #MEMSPAchat
Q5) Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can be related to physical or emotional trauma and can severely impact a child's ability to learn. Do you know how to detect and respond when a child might be experiencing trauma? #MEMSPAchat
A4: Teachers are the key. You can’t help a kid if you don’t know who they are. So teachers need to make the effort to get to know every one and to show empathy. #MEMSPAchat
#MEMSPAchat Teachers and staff can do more. It is worth the time and effort for so many reasons. Compassion needs to be huge part of school climate/culture @Edimprove
A5: Have trusting relationships so Ss will share current trauma or abuse with us.
However, we do not need to know Ss life stories to support them.
Watch them, listen to them, they will tell us what they need. Be open to doing things a different way. #MEMSPAchat
A4: Just as academically we give students what they need, we need to do the same for our students behavioral/emotional needs. We partner with our @sscresa to support ALL our Ss. #MEMSPAchat
Q4) Approximately 20% of school-aged kids are dealing with a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder—but schools don't have enough counselors, psychologists or social workers. How do you help kids manage behavioral health challenges in the classroom? #MEMSPAchat
A5: Hope to get training for my entire staff this summer. This isn't something that most of us have specific training on and it is so important. #MEMSPAchat
Q5) Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can be related to physical or emotional trauma and can severely impact a child's ability to learn. Do you know how to detect and respond when a child might be experiencing trauma? #MEMSPAchat
A5: You all sound like experts but here are some tips for those education professionals who might not have experience dealing with trauma: https://t.co/lH4049sRBQ#memspachat
All of this for my answer to A5: #MEMSPAchat! Also, be OK with understanding that I don't know it all and can consult others if there are signs I'm unsure of.
A5: Have trusting relationships so Ss will share current trauma or abuse with us.
However, we do not need to know Ss life stories to support them.
Watch them, listen to them, they will tell us what they need. Be open to doing things a different way. #MEMSPAchat
YES! We are a team and we are #bettertogether
Ain't no shame in asking for help. There is shame in doing things the same way we always have because we don't know any better.
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A5: The Health Fund has supported the Michigan ACE Initiative, which is growing awareness and developing a statewide response including interventions and policy. More info ----> https://t.co/wlj2jaabrU#memspachat
A5: Listen to all sources of information about the child and listen to the child. As in the previous answer, giving the student time and space can make all of the difference. #MEMSPAchat
Q6) School-based and community-based programs to address childhood nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral health might have some overlap in terms of goals, ideas, and resources. What kinds of collaborative programs have you seen work well? #MEMSPAchat
Thank you #memspa for leading with gusto! This is a crucial conversation statewide! Trauma informed instruction is key - first step is to know the signs! We are working on learning more about this #memspachat
Q5) Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can be related to physical or emotional trauma and can severely impact a child's ability to learn. Do you know how to detect and respond when a child might be experiencing trauma? #MEMSPAchat
A5: Behavior is a form of communication, and students suffering from childhood trauma are usually asking (through acting out) for help with easing their anxiety and gaining control of their lives. Respond w/ breaks, sensory inputs, structure, and an open mind. #MEMSPAchat
Q6) School-based and community-based programs to address childhood nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral health might have some overlap in terms of goals, ideas, and resources. What kinds of collaborative programs have you seen work well? #MEMSPAchat
A4: Like others have said, this is a struggle for us as well. One program we are getting set for next year is a therapy dog. Our School Success worker is leading this. I’m excited to see the possibilities! #MEMSPAchat
A5: you can detect it with the ACES and once you do get them the help they need, talking to the behavior specialist. What I can do is have compassion, listen, help them understand there feeling and help them with reframing. #MEMSPAchat
Q5) Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can be related to physical or emotional trauma and can severely impact a child's ability to learn. Do you know how to detect and respond when a child might be experiencing trauma? #MEMSPAchat
One - educate staff. Two - build relationships with kids. Three - follow your gut feeling. Schools can only do so much. The more partners we have the better our schools will be. A5 #MEMSPAchat
A5: You all sound like experts but here are some tips for those education professionals who might not have experience dealing with trauma: https://t.co/lH4049sRBQ#memspachat
A5 Staff are key to detecting trauma - and then providing a positive supportive environment for ss. Teachers and support staff are so good at spotting different behavior that might be an indicator of outside challenges. #memspachat
LOVE this chat, LOVE these people and LOVE this topic. So sorry to slip out early.
Looking forward to a #MEMSPAchat "Virtual Book Release Party" in 2 weeks! No place I'd rather celebrate! Signed book giveaways all night!
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A6: Did someone mention @kidsfoodbasket earlier?! They recently purchased farmland in #GrandRapids for a local farm-to-school, farm-to-family model. They connect local students to food through hands on activities and providing fresh produce to schools.
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#memspachat A6: I have brought in assemblies led by Detroit sports teams. The Red Wings and Lions have made fitness, healthy minds and healthy bodies =FUN
A6: @ProMedicaHealth Bixby is working on a community-wide wellness initiative to improve access to fresh, locally grown, nutrient dense produce for residents of Lenawee County, Michigan, particularly those at risk for food insecurity and unhealthy eating habits. #MEMSPAchat
A6: Partnerships with local hospital health professional, YMCA, ISD, grant programs #IHSIP Grant. Need to with together as a community to help out students. It takes a village. #MEMSPAchat
Q6) School-based and community-based programs to address childhood nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral health might have some overlap in terms of goals, ideas, and resources. What kinds of collaborative programs have you seen work well? #MEMSPAchat
A6: Here's a project we're really excited about: Public Health Delta Menominee is working to end the “patchwork” approach of groups bringing short-term grant funded projects into schools in the UP, cultivating long-term partnerships between agencies and schools. #MEMSPAchat
Excellent answer! It is absolutely their way of communicating that there is a need. I would add to your suggested responses to Q-TIP (Quit Taking It Personally) #MEMSPAchat
A5: Behavior is a form of communication, and students suffering from childhood trauma are usually asking (through acting out) for help with easing their anxiety and gaining control of their lives. Respond w/ breaks, sensory inputs, structure, and an open mind. #MEMSPAchat
In Clarkston, there are number of initiatives. The most recent one is free health clinics in two lower income elementaries and the middle school. They are open twice a week; parents submit initial paperwork and then just send a note when a child needs to be seen. A6. #MEMSPAchat
A6: They're working with the UM, MSU-extension, schools across the UP--and asset mapping all UP schools to identify existing obesity prevention/wellness activities and resources, analyzing gaps, and connecting schools with each other and resources to fill those gaps. #MEMSPAchat
A6: The best support involves a collaboration between the school, parents, doctors, counselors, and therapists who problem solve together and trust each another. #MEMSPAchat
A6: From my days in Dearborn ACCESS is a great model of integrating multiple services especially for recent immigrants. https://t.co/HcEse3H7fM#MEMSPAchat
A6: The best support involves a collaboration between the school, parents, doctors, counselors, and therapists who problem solve together and trust each another. #MEMSPAchat
A7: We are trying to provide shared information nights for Ps across the district w/ local providers. The more we can connect school/community/family the greater success we can have in meeting the needs of our Ss. #MEMSPAchat
A7: I'm interested in the ethics of church/school partnerships. Can anyone point me in the direction of any resources that would clarify the types of partnerships that are ethically permitted with churches? #MEMSPAchat
Q7: I believe it's so important for school people to be out in the community, asking for feedback, serving as volunteers, interacting with parents and offering a human connection. Great things can happen! #MEMSPAchat
A7: As funders we have a pretty specific answer in mind for this one: write joint grant applications! Whether bringing successful community models into schools or vice versa, show potential partners that a program is rooted in collaboration. #MEMSPAchat
A7: There are many different resources throughout the community that it is important to connect community resources with families. For example, a local church in our community offers free EL classes for families. #MEMSPAchat
A7: Today Berrien County started this collaboration I went to a PD called: Unveiling Invisible Injuries: Building a Trauma-Informed Court and Community. There were Medical, Education, and Legal/Court professionals. Very powerful. Possibilities are endless. #MEMSPAchat
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