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KSDE has many resources available, such as:
Kansans Can Competency Framework
Social Emotional Character Development: Standards, Assessment and Instruction
Social-Emotional Growth
ESI Regulations Cheat Sheet (External link)
The KSDE SETS team will continue to provide communication for school mental health team members during the 2023-24 school year. Communication will occur through TASN via an online meeting platform using Zoom. Participants will be asked to log in to view and download materials and engage with presenters. There will be opportunities for questions at the conclusion of the speaker's time and the webinars will be recorded for future reference or for those unable to attend. The recordings will be posted on TASN as well as here.
School Psychologist Webinars (1st Wednesday of the month, 3:30-4:30) September 6, 2023 (Vimeo) October 4, 2023 (Vimeo) November 8, 2023 (Vimeo January 10, 2024 February 7, 2024 March 6, 2024 April 3, 2024 May 1, 2024
School Social Workers Webinars (3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:30-4:30) September 20, 2023 (Vimeo) October 18, 2023 (Vimeo) November 15, 2023 January 17, 2024 February 21, 2024 March 20, 2024 April 17, 2024 May 15, 2024
School Counseling page
Licensure for School Counselors is done by Teacher Licensure. Licensure questions should be sent to: TLALicense@ksde.org or by phone 785-296-2288.
Approved Educator Preparation Programs may be found on page: https://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=408
The School Psychologist' s task is to serve the educational and mental health interests of all children and youth. School psychologists make important contributions to the social, emotional and academic development of students by serving as advocates for good mental health and safe and supportive learning environments. Working as partners with parents, educators and fellow mental health professionals, school psychologists help students reach optimal levels of achievement and well-being.
School psychologists work to find the best solution for each child and each situation. School psychologists use many different strategies to address individual student needs, as well as enhance systems that support students on the school building and district-wide levels. They lower barriers to healthy learning and behavior. (wording from the Central Kansas Cooperative in Education website)
Licensure for School Psychologists is done by Teacher Licensure. Licensure questions should be sent to: TLALicense@ksde.org or by phone 785-296-2288.
KSDE School Psychologist Listserv: Email Trish Backman at tbackman@ksde.org and request to be added.
Kansas Association of School Psychologists (external link) The Kansas Association of School Psychologists is a state-wide professional organization of school psychologists. Membership is open to school psychologists, as well as faculty and students in graduate training programs
School social workers bring unique knowledge and skills to the school system and the student services team. School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy. School social workers are instrumental in furthering the mission of the schools which is to provide a setting for teaching, learning, and for the attainment of competence and confidence. School social workers are hired by school districts to enhance the district's ability to meet its academic mission, especially where home, school and community collaboration is the key to achieving student success. (text taken from School Social Work Association of America)
Social Workers are not licensed by KSDE, even if their employment is with a school district. Social workers are licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) (external link).
Kansas School Social Workers Association Listserv: Email Trish Backman at tbackman@ksde.org and request to be added.
Kansas Association of School Social Workers (external link) A professional organization dedicated to promoting school social workers through advocacy, professional development and communication within the profession.
School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) (external link) The School Social Work Association of America empowers school social workers and promotes the profession to enhance the social and emotional growth and academic outcomes of all students nationally and globally.
SSWAA Resolution Statement-School Social Workers’ Role in Addressing Students’ Mental Health Needs and Increasing Academic Achievement (external PDF)
SSWAA Resolution Statement-School Social Work and Common Core: Aligning Practice with National Standards (external PDF)
SSWAA School Social Workers' Role in Addressing Students'Mental Health Needs and Increasing Academic Achievement (external PDF)
School Mental Health Coordinator Trish Backman tbackman@ksde.org (785) 296-6937
School Counseling Program Consultant Kent Reed kreed@ksde.org (785) 296-8109
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