Resources

Check-in Questions:

• How are you feeling given current circumstances?
• How are you planning to care for yourself… (in the face of continued news, responsibilities you think about as a teacher,.. as you continue your work in supporting  schools)? >>> modeling for students

Best practice for conducting check-ins: 

• Being intentional about designing questions and think about when and how you would like to ask and allow students to respond 
• Recommend: collaborate with colleagues 
• Teach expectations for how students can respond
• Prepare to share resources with students at the end of check-in -- to receive further mental support such as counseling 

Children's Hospital LA Guide for Talking to children about terrorist attacks and school and community shootings in the news

Suggestions for talking to your children from LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho:

Families, it is difficult but necessary to talk to your children about this devastating massacre. Please consider the following suggestions:

• Have conversations with your children about any worries and concerns they may have as a first step to help them feel safe and begin to cope with tragic or disturbing events.
• Check in with your children and monitor for any signs of fear or stress.
• Monitor conversations. Children may overhear conversations and could “fill in the gaps,” which can lead to further stress.
• Be present for your children. Provide extra time, attention and patience (an extra hug or a few encouraging words will go a long way).
• Seek professional help if you or your children are feeling overwhelmed.

We invite your feedback & suggestions to equityumbrellapodcast@gmail.com.

A special thank you to Jesus Nunez & Gerardo Loera for supporting this passion project. A very special thank you to Maria Chan for so candidly sharing her insights as a parent & educator.

Email us your questions & suggestions at: theequityumbrella@gmail.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• USC Article: Parental Loss Increase of up to 20%
• Neuro Sequential Model
• Feelings Charts
• How to check-in video
• Check-in Questions
• Check-in planning template

We  always welcome your questions & feedback. Please feel free to email us at equityumbrella@gmail.com

  Resources/Links shared in this episode:

Email us your questions for our future episode on homelessness at theequityumbrella@gmail.com

 Links

• UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools Report
• LA Daily News Article on LAUSD & SEH
• LAUSD Student Support Hotline
• Tips for Educators Homeless Education Office
• LAUSD Homeless Education Website
• Student Housing Questionnaire English
• Student Housing Questionnaire Spanish
• Family Resources During School Closures English
• Family Resources During School Closures Spanish
• Local District East Homeless Education Office Resource Guide
• LAUSD Sponsor A Family Flyer
• Local District East Administrator schedule PD on Homelessness for your school with Monica Santana  monica.santana@lausd.net   (213)202-7517

Resources included in this episode:

Activity ideas for celebrating the holidays with your students

• Design your own ugly sweater activity or contest
• Have students create a playlist with their favorite holiday songs
• Scavenger hunt holiday edition
• Drawing contest or drawing challenge
• Digital Thank-You card
  • https://www.canva.com/
• Virtual potluck---bring your fav holiday food

Links

• The Center for Disease Control Guidelines for Celebrating the Holidays
• The Global Wellness Institute
• LAUSD Mental Health Resources

Share your classroom holiday activitie ideas with us at TheEquityUmbrella@gmail.com