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District presents spring mental-health update; emphasizes MTSS, professional learning and grants
Summary
District staff presented a spring update on mental-health and wellness initiatives including MTSS rollout, professional development on restorative practices and DBT principles, the Sources of Strength peer program, Teen Talk and wellness center activity, and several grants totaling more than $200,000 supporting training and services.
District staff delivered a detailed spring update on mental-health and wellness initiatives at the March 26 Darien Board of Education meeting, describing a multi-pronged approach that combines school-wide systems, staff professional learning, student programs and community partnerships.
The presentation, led by Dr. Dan (district mental-health staff), framed mental health as integral to learning and described steps to align practice with the district strategic plan and state accreditation standards. Key items included development of a K'12 Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) leadership committee; screening and data collection plans (academic and social-emotional measures such as AIMSweb and…
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