Announcements

This webpage contains resources about Court Improvement Programs (CIP), which provide Federal funding to State and Tribal courts to assess their child welfare and judicial practices and develop and implement improvement plans. Featured resources include podcasts, infographics, toolkits, and more. Learn more.

September is National Recovery Month. National Recovery Month aims to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. This toolkit contains social media content to help spread awareness about the process of recovery and to share the hopeful message that most people who get help do recover. Learn more.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and recognize the many individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted by suicide. It’s also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share messages of hope. This webpage contains social media content, graphics, and tips on how to help prevent suicide. Learn more.

This brochure (PDF, 8 pages) discusses the crucial role of early detection and intervention in serious mental illnesses, emphasizing the need for prompt attention at the first onset of symptoms. The resource also highlights the importance of youth and family engagement in early intervention services and supports. Learn more.

This webpage shares steps for creating a family disaster plan. Additional disaster preparedness materials are provided. Learn more.

Date: September 12, 2024, 1:00 pm ET

This webinar is the second in the Correctional Education & Professional Learning Series, which teaches participants about strategies, techniques, initiatives, and programs that advance the educational opportunities and outcomes of confined, incarcerated, and justice-involved individuals. This session will explore the complexities of providing educational programming and resources as a tool for rehabilitation, reducing recidivism, and successful reintegration into society for justice-involved populations. The webinar will highlight the programs offered by Idaho’s TRIO Educational Opportunity Center, which has collaborated with county jails, alternative sentencing programs, probation and parole, and state prisons for over 20 years. Learn more and register

Application deadline: September 26, 2024

NASA is seeking proposals for the 2024 NASA TEAM IISTEM Innovator Awards. Selected parties will offer inquiry- or experiential-based opportunities that include NASA education and research and directly align with space exploration, aeronautics, space science, earth science, or microgravity. Learn more and apply.

This blog post highlights five fact sheet designed to support educators' use of multi-tiered systems of supports (MTSS): 

1. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and the Importance of Promoting Student Well-being Fact Sheet
2. Meeting the Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs of All Students Fact Sheet (PDF, 5 pages)
3. Using Data to Inform MTSS Efforts to Promote Student Well-being Fact Sheet
4. Supporting Educator Well-being Using Evidence Based Supports Fact Sheet
5. Bringing an Equity Lens to Student Well-being through the MTSS Framework: Guiding Questions for Implementation Fact Sheet

Learn more.

This action guide describes six in-school strategies that are proven to promote and support mental health and well-being. For each strategy, the guide also describes approaches, or specific ways to put the strategy into action, and examples of evidence-based policies, programs, and practices. Learn more.

After spending years protecting your children from all sorts of dangers on the road and off, you now face the prospect of handing them the keys to the family car. It is time for them to learn how to drive. Are you prepared? This resource can help you develop your teen's driving ability. Learn more.

These considerations are intended for educational staff as you plan and prepare for students returning to the classroom. Learn more.

Date: September 18, 2024, 12:00–1:00 pm ET
This webinar will inspire participants with real-world success stories and equip them with principles and strategies for engaging youth and young adults authentically and meaningfully. Participants will hear directly from young professionals and will also be introduced to strategies that aim to help assess their organizations’ readiness for meaningful and authentic engagement of young people. Learn more and register.

These toolkits provide an overview of human trafficking and how it affects the community. They provide information to recognize and report suspected incidents of human trafficking, and posters for display. Learn more.

Research and data on youth and delinquency is critical for identifying opportunities and developing strategies to support positive development through prevention and intervention. Responses to youth misbehavior by youth-serving systems—including education, child welfare, behavioral health, and justice systems—can play an important role in promoting or disrupting youths’ healthy social and emotional development. These five findings provide insights into the nature, scope, and context of youth and delinquency. Learn more.

Family and community engagement is a shared responsibility in which schools are committed to reaching out to engage families in meaningful ways and in which families are committed to actively supporting their children’s learning and development. These infographics, designed to strengthen student learning and advance equity, share evidence-based practices for collaborative and culturally sustaining family, school, and community engagement. Learn more.

The four-part Developing Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms series was designed to help educators understand and implement evidence-based practices to support students and educators experiencing trauma. This introduction provides an overview of the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) program and REL Appalachia team, the Developing Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms training series, and the local and state context establishing the need for a training and coaching series on supporting students and educators experiencing trauma and secondary traumatic stress. The handout includes an annotated list of resources mentioned throughout the series. Learn more.

The EOP EVALUATE tool is designed to help you evaluate an existing emergency operations plan (EOP) against the guidelines set forth in the federal guidelines. It contains questions about your education agency’s EOP and will help identify areas for improvement. This tool is ideal for members of core and ad hoc planning teams that already have an EOP. Teams may use this tool to help identify areas for plan enhancement and recognize strengths in your existing plan. Learn more.

Dates: September 15–19, 2024, Philadelphia, PA

The 2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference, “Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet” will feature the sixth annual Career and Recruitment Fair, celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the HBCU Scholar Program, host the Federal Agency Meet & Greet, and feature 50+ sessions and workshops. Learn more. 

Application deadline: September 16, 2024, 11:59 pm ET

This program supports organizations that provide pre-apprenticeship services, including education, occupational skills training, and employment services, to opportunity youth aged 16 to 24. YouthBuild participants engage in meaningful work and service in their communities, preparing for various careers and industry sectors, particularly in infrastructure. Learn more and apply.

This search engine provides STEM resources, lessons, and more for educators and students and is searchable by grade level, subject, or keywords. Learn more.