Web Resources: November/December 2013

A Blueprint for Establishing Positive School – Culture Bobbi DePorter and Mark Reardon

The 8 Keys of Excellence Character Program website provides a description of the school and family program, as well as videos of thought leaders speaking on the importance of character education.
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning website provides research, guidelines, and sample activities to develop students’ social and emotional skills.
Visit the Principal archives to access “Teacher Wellness: A Conversation With Adam Saenz. The psychologist shares his tips on how to broaden staff development to include wellness.

Supports for Mental Health – Benjamin S. Fernandez and Kelly M. Vaillancourt

Review six policy recommendations in “A Framework for Safe and Successful Schools,” a brief by NAESP and five partner organizations.
Read the National Association of School Psychologists’ series of articles for principals and administrators on mental health.
Find mental health articles grouped by topic (such as violence prevention and funding strategies) on SchoolMentalHealth.org.

Safe Digital Citizenship – Sandra A. Trach

Send Report to Parents bulletins on technology and online safety home with students.
Common Sense Media provides a digital literacy and citizenship curriculum and acceptable use policy samples.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children website features safety resources and safety pledge samples.

Smart Security Reviews

Listen to the full panel discussion, “3 Keys to Smart Security Reviews,” on NAESP Radio.
Visit NAESP’s School Safety Resources page for top resources to boost safety at your school, including a script for dialogues with parents and students.

School Leadership Matters – Q&A with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Watch NAESP Executive Director Gail Connelly’s full interview with Arne Duncan on NAESP’s YouTube channel.
Review NAESP’s policy briefs on key legislative issues, including No Child Left Behind, federal funding, and early childhood education.

A Culturally Proficient Lens – Reyes Quezada, Delores Lindsey, and Randall Lindsey

Find strategies from the education alliance for teaching diverse learners, including culturally responsive teaching.
The National Education Association hosts an informative video on the importance of cultural competence at your school, accompanied by useful links and resources

Practitioner’s Corner: Early Learning Walkthrough – Corinne Eisenhart and Elisabeth Grinder-McLean