Episode 003 -Addressing the Dangers of Restraint and Seclusion in Schools with Riss Thompson

Episode 006 -Building Site-Based Mental Health Programs with Sean Kerr and Alisha Miranda from CA School of the Arts San Gabriel Valley

Sean and Austen interview Sean Kerr and Alisha Miranda from CSA San Gabriel Valley to discuss inclusion and the positive impacts of creating school wellness centers and therapeutic programs in the school site setting. CA School of the Arts San Gabriel Valley https://sgv.csarts.net/ CA School of the Arts Spotlight 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szkq2YmUVDo El Dorado Charter SELPA partners interested in touring the wellness program at CSASGV, contact El Dorado Charter SELPA Program Coordinator Sean Andrew at sandrew@edcoe.org For more information on El Dorado Charter SELPA school wellness resources and events, look under the student wellness section https://charterselpa.org/Partner-Services/Program-Support/Mental-Health--Behavior/index.html

Episode 005 -The Science and Strategy Behind Healthier Tech Use with Dino Ambrosi

Our hosts sit down with Dino Ambrosi from Project Reboot to discuss the neuroscience of technology use, current challenges students face and ways for teachers, parents, and administrators to help their students navigate technology while learning in a safe and intentional way. Visit https://www.projectreboot.school/ [https://www.projectreboot.school/] to learn more about our student-centered, digital wellness program.   Interested in making your school a Project Reboot Campus? Email Hailey Wright, Head of Educational Partnerships at hailey@projectreboot.school.  For additional resources, information, and to learn about future School Wellness Events, please visit the School Wellness section of our website at:  https://charterselpa.org/Partner-Services/Program-Support/Mental-Health--Behavior/index.html [https://charterselpa.org/Partner-Services/Program-Support/Mental-Health--Behavior/index.html]

Episode 004 -Developing Peer Advocacy Programs with Tim Hooey and Hilary Roberts

Show Notes:  In episode 004, El Dorado Charter SELPA program specialist Austen Coles and program coordinator Sean Andrew interview Tim Hooey from the El Dorado County Office of Education and Hilary Roberts from Peer Advocates. Hilary shares more about peer advocacy programs, why they work, and how they can improve outcomes for all students. Tim shares success stories from several different peer programs he has initiated in El Dorado County schools, as well as practical tips for establishing, funding, and growing peer programs in diverse school settings. Charter SELPA Peer Support resources landing page: https://charterselpa.org/Partner-Services/Program-Support/Mental-Health--Behavior/Peer-to-Peer-Support/ Tim Hooey https://www.edcoe.org/StudentsFamilies/Student-Support-Services/Student-Mental-Health-and-Wellness/ [https://www.edcoe.org/StudentsFamilies/Student-Support-Services/Student-Mental-Health-and-Wellness/] California School-Based Health Alliance- https://www.schoolhealthcenters.org/resources/student-impact/peer-support/resource-hub/ [https://www.schoolhealthcenters.org/resources/student-impact/peer-support/resource-hub/] Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE)- https://tupeca.org/Pages/funding.aspx [https://tupeca.org/Pages/funding.aspx] College and Career Access Pathways Grant (due at the end of March 31, 2025)- https://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r17/ccap25rfa.asp [https://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r17/ccap25rfa.asp] Hilary Roberts www.peeradvocates.com [http://www.peeradvocates.com] Book: Peer Advocates in Action (Amazon.com)

Episode 003 -Addressing the Dangers of Restraint and Seclusion in Schools with Riss Thompson

In episode 003, El Dorado Charter SELPA program specialist Austen Coles and program coordinator Sean Andrew sit down with Riss Thompson from Lives in the balance. They discuss restraint and seclusion data and trends, talk about the negative consequences of restrictive treatment of children in the school setting, and discuss alternative approaches to supporting children with behavioral needs.    Take the Educators Tour of the CPS Model: https://livesinthebalance.org/educators-tour/ [https://livesinthebalance.org/educators-tour/] Dr. Ross Green's CPS Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-ross-greene/id391404394 [https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__podcasts.apple.com_us_podcast_dr-2Dross-2Dgreene_id391404394&d=DwMFAw&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=8SpPnPOVS5_hoh7QNt5vrKVjJQQSheLyHnIEhQYjcDU&m=VUwBTwR-oswM3bngHyasH9oY05HIGwpbPh1RNWFGpHjb9GjUBs5geRy8VDUhIIVr&s=L8OrNKF6EYkgZcwPVPqjfFawUtHEHbyrJFYBKS2WJfw&e=]   The recording of September 2024 Children's Mental Health Advocacy Conference: https://livesinthebalance.org/2024-childrens-mental-health-advocacy-conference/ [https://livesinthebalance.org/2024-childrens-mental-health-advocacy-conference/]   LITB Advocacy Page: https://livesinthebalance.org/advocacy/ [https://livesinthebalance.org/advocacy/]   Take immediate action at https://livesinthebalance.org/take-action/ [https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__livesinthebalance.org_take-2Daction_&d=DwMFAw&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=8SpPnPOVS5_hoh7QNt5vrKVjJQQSheLyHnIEhQYjcDU&m=VUwBTwR-oswM3bngHyasH9oY05HIGwpbPh1RNWFGpHjb9GjUBs5geRy8VDUhIIVr&s=khKBFMXvN3Q46FpmWwxtUv4-xzTedlBbM4Npb1aWh5c&e=] To view the documentary The Kids We Lose, visit https://www.thekidswelose.com/ [https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.thekidswelose.com_&d=DwMFAw&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=8SpPnPOVS5_hoh7QNt5vrKVjJQQSheLyHnIEhQYjcDU&m=VUwBTwR-oswM3bngHyasH9oY05HIGwpbPh1RNWFGpHjb9GjUBs5geRy8VDUhIIVr&s=ekE_LQb1Uww2IBkfmgKF5Tkc1q5lYD9ke8bJVuCZrDA&e=] Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livesinthebalance/ [https://www.instagram.com/livesinthebalance/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livesinthebalance/ [https://www.facebook.com/livesinthebalance/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lives-in-the-balance [https://www.linkedin.com/company/lives-in-the-balance] Twitter/X: https://x.com/LITB_ [https://x.com/LITB_] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/livesinthebalance.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/livesinthebalance.bsky.social]

Episode 002 -The Healing Centered Approach with Dr. Porscha

In Episode 002, El Dorado Charter SELPA Program Coordinator Sean Andrew interviews Resilient Roots Summit keynote speaker Dr. Lee Porscha Moore from Flourish Agenda, and discusses the crucial part that healing and trauma awareness plays in developing school and individual wellness in our communities.  * If you want to work with Dr. Lee Porscha Moore and Flourish again here is our booking request [https://flourishagenda.com/booking-request/] * See What Flourish Has been up to, link [https://flourishagenda.com/the-latest/] to the website * Link to Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/flourishagenda/profilecard/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/flourishagenda/], podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/1m0vCp2waQaDlceF4Fxq8x?si=8d7b1291e3804796] * Advertising to LMS [https://flourishagenda.com/healing-centered-engagement-certification/] HCE Certification