Resources
A variety of resources compiled by the Student Services Team and various individuals in CESD.
Incorporating Movement Into Classroom Routines
The rationale for this promising practice is to help keep students’ energy and brain activity high and healthy; to take mental breaks after periods of learning and to integrate movement into curriculum learning. The process can take many forms. Here are some examples...
GSA Groups
The rationale for GSA groups in CESD is to create a safe and caring environment at school for all vulnerable youth. The process requires a staff member being available to support a group of LGBTQ+ students and their allies. The CESD Policy regarding these groups must...
Growth Mindset
The philosophy of growth mindset is to help students develop a belief that through hard work, their brains and talents can be developed and they are not fixed. We use different language to create intrinsic motivation. Pinterest (no membership needed) contains a wealth...
Gratitude Journals
Implementing a daily practice of gratitude through journaling to acknowledge positives in one’s own life. Positive Daily Focus Journal 3 things I’m grateful for….. What is your inspiration for today? What would make today great? What am I excited for today? Daily...
Feeding Students
Rationale: Collecting Kids-Neufeld Based Building Relationships Taking Care of Kids Provide snacks/food when students are hungry, need regulation, or need extra care. School provides extra snacks and/or lunches when necessary. May want to set up a “kitchen cupboard”...
Embedding Social-Emotional Indicators
In supporting students with social development use the SE framework indicators in daily classroom activities. Eg. In LA- using articles, videos etc that target social emotional indicators that then allow for discussion and other LA outcomes. -Accessing the framework...
Daily Check-ins With Students
The purpose of this is to ensure that each student has touched based with one adult in the school. To make sure that each student has been made to feel welcome and important at the school. To allow at least one staff member to see the emotional state of each child in...
School Cultural Practices
All school staff have a collective responsibility for all students and value the importance of building relationships. Schools create a culture of acceptance and caring by providing various school wide activities, creating opportunities for multi-age groupings and...
The Wellness Sandbox
This site, backed by ASEBP, is comprehensive support system for workplace wellness champions in the K-12 education system in Alberta. The Wellness Sandbox Connecting the Dots - The Dimensions of Wellness
Family Oriented Programming
Family Oriented Programming are learning opportunities for families that focus on a variety of students needs - generally geared towards our youngest students - often those who are Program Unit Funded (PUF students). CESD generally orchestrates what is offered, and...
Circle of Security
Circle of Security Parenting is a parent-reflection program offering the core components of the based and internationally acclaimed COS protocol. This 4-day training teaches professionals to use an eight-chapter DVD to educate parents and caregivers. The program...
Neufeld Institute
The Neufeld approach (attachment-based developmental model) is based on the attachment theory formulated by John Bowlby. Learning about the attachment based developmental model allows teachers to better understand meaning behind behaviour of students. “Our mission is...
Mental Health First Aid
“If I sprain my ankles, chances are you’ll know what to do. If I have a panic attack, chances are you won’t.” This is a training program for Adults Who Interact with Youth. While the course has a youth based focus, ages 12-24, the skills that are taught are the same...
Bruce Perry – Child Trauma Academy
Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. is an American psychiatrist, currently the Senior Fellow of the ChildTrauma Academy in Houston, Texas and an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. A clinician and...
Respect ED – Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross provides education that helps create a safer world for everyone. This is an E-learning course where they provide training on a variety of topics for teachers, students, and caregivers. Some topics inlclude: bullying prevention protecting...
Naturally Nurtured – Animal Therapy
“In the company of our animal teachers (horses and bunnies), we specialize in teaching you healthy, natural techniques that can be used everyday to support your health and wellness. It also gives both children and adults an opportunity to reconnect with animals,...
CONNECT Parent Program
“CONNECT© is an evidence-based 10-week manualized group program for parents and alternate caregivers of pre-teens and teens who struggle with significant behaviour problems and mental health issues. Co-developed over the last 10 years by the Maples Adolescent...
Second Step
Committee for Children’s research-based Second Step SEL Program gives teachers an easy-to-implement, engaging way to teach social-emotional skills and concepts. The Second Step Program is designed to help children thrive and be more successful in school—ultimately...