by Common Ground | Jul 20, 2022 | Features
Less than 50 years ago, students in the United States with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, dyslexia, and other conditions were routinely turned away from school because of their disabilities. Today, they are entitled to a free and appropriate public education....
by Common Ground | Jun 16, 2022 | Professionals, Students, Teachers
By Dr. Anthony Hadzimichalis, Ed.D. Mental health issues have taken a front row seat in the classroom. Following pandemic-related interruptions, students of all ages and backgrounds are experiencing higher rates of depression, anxiety, stress, phobias, and grief....
by Common Ground | Jun 16, 2022 | Better IEPs, Professionals, Teachers
By Cari Carlson, Esq., MSW School can be a challenge for students with mental health conditions. Some students struggle to concentrate, sit still or follow directions. Others might have difficulty learning due to depression, anxiety, mood swings, psychosis or behavior...
by Common Ground | Jun 15, 2022 | Features, Parents, Students, Teachers
Even before COVID-19, the National Institute of Mental Health estimated that one in five people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime, and one in four Americans currently knows someone who has a mental health condition. There is a ripple...
by Common Ground | Jun 15, 2022 | Parents, Professionals, Students, Teachers
1. Learning is an intrinsically social and interactive process, and social, emotional and behavioral competence is essential for all kinds of learning. Students are most successful academically when they can manage their behavior and emotions. Positive mental health...
by Common Ground | Jun 15, 2022 | Professionals, Q&A, Teachers
For therapists, teachers, case managers, and others in ‘helping fields,’ the act of witnessing and listening to trauma stories can take an emotional toll. It can compromise professional functioning and diminish the quality of life, adding to feelings of burn out and...
by Common Ground | Jun 14, 2022 | Students
By Sarah Jeanne Browne “You seem too smart to have a learning disability.” “You have to actually think in this class.” “I have trouble with math too.” “It’s not hard.” “You can do X so why can’t you do Y?”...
by Common Ground | Jun 14, 2022 | Parents, Professionals, Students, Teachers
Americas School Mental Health Report Card, February 2022 A group of 17 national mental health organizations has published a report that rates states on how well they are addressing this crisis through school-based mental health services. The report evaluates each...
by Common Ground | Jun 14, 2022 | Capitols
The U.S. Department of Education has announced plans to strengthen and protect rights for students with disabilities by amending regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Department’s Office for Civil Rights(OCR) will solicit public...
by Common Ground | Jun 14, 2022 | Capitols
As part of President Joe Biden’s Unity Agenda, the administration has announced a comprehensive strategy to address our nation’s mental health crisis. The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) will solicit public input regarding improvements to the Department’s...
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