Lunch & Learn - September 2022 - Social Emotional Learning

  • On September 21, 2022, Superintendent Clemens led a webinar focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum, counseling and mental health services, and other family support resources at NTPS.

Lunch & Learn Q & A

  • Who were the September Lunch & Learn panelists?

  • Where is the Family & Youth Resource Center and who do they serve?

  • What resources are available at the FYR Center?

  • If my family is in need of resources, can we just show up at the FYR Center, or do we need an appointment?

  • How many homeless children are in our community? What support does the district provide?

  • My student is struggling with mental health concerns. Is there someone who can help?

  • Why do we need to have Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in our schools?

  • I'm curious about secondary SEL. Can you share more about what students are learning?

  • What is elementary SEL like? How often is it taught?

  • Can students opt out if my family values don't align with what is taught?

  • Where can I find resources outside the school district that can help families?

  • What is the difference between what school counselors and mental health specialists do?

  • My child is behind on credits for high school graduation. What should we do?

  • Can you share more about what supports are available for students in military families?

  • How do we report a student absence as a mental health day?

  • Is there follow up from the school if my student uses a mental health day?

  • Due to mental health, my child needs extra support with school work and other school activities such as testing. What supports are available to them?

  • What support is available to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ students?

  • Is the FYR Center in need of donations? Can I donate money or gift cards?

  • How is DESSA data used? How secure is the data?