List of Contributions

Social and Emotional Health > Trauma Informed Care The National Child Trauma Stress Network (NCTSN) defines a trauma-informed system, such as a school, as one where all parties involved recognize and respond to the impact of traumatic stress on those who have contact with the system including ...

Social and Emotional Health > Addressing anxiety and stress The pandemic has been a source of stress, anxiety, and grief for many students, staff and families. Stressors such as economic loss, illness, death and grief can cause mental health challenges for anyone and can cause acute symptoms ...

Health Screenings and Immunizations > Other screenings Screenings are essential to identifying students at risk for health problems early. This reference provides guidance and considerations for modifying existing school based health screening practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each school ...

Health Screenings and Immunizations > Dental screenings Dental programs (e.g. school oral health education, fluoride, sealant programs, dental screenings) are very effective ways to provide preventive oral health services to children and to help reduce oral health disparities by preventing, ...

Health Screenings and Immunizations > Vision and Hearing Screenings Vision and hearing screening are essential to identifying students at risk for vision and hearing problems early. This reference provides guidance and considerations for modifying existing school based vision and hearing screening ...

Personal Protective Equipment > Approved N95, KN95, and surgical masks It is essential for school nurses, health personnel, and school staff to have appropriate PPE available when caring for students or staff who report COVID-19 like symptoms while at school. School nurses, healthcare personnel, ...