Answer the three questions below in one to two paragraphs each, using the sources provided below, unless question asks for research.
1. Explore one of the mental health disorders that may affect children using the CDC website link above. Describe what you learned about the disorder, symptoms and treatment options. Using the internet, research strategies that teachers can use to support students with the disorder you select. Include the URL for a resource you selected.
2. After reading through the Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators what are some of the signs of trauma to look out for in students at the grade level you plan to teach and what strategies could use in your classroom to support students?
3. Review the Educating the Whole Child Report and select one of the four strategies for developing productive school environments to explore in greater depth. Describe the strategy selected and provide at least two examples of how schools can implement the strategy to support students. Share any experiences you have had with schools that have created a safe and inclusive environment for students.
CDC-Children’s Mental Health https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/symptoms.html
Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators https://wmich.edu/sites/default/files/attachments/u57/2013/child-trauma-toolkit.pdf
Educating the Whole Child: Improving School Climate to Support Student Success https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/product-files/Educating_Whole_Child_REPORT.pdf
