COVID-19: Resources for Families
How to Talk to Children about the Coronavirus (Harvard Medical School)
Talking to Teen/Tweens about Coronavirus (New York Times) Psychological Tips for Children and Adolescents' Emotions (HEMOT) Talking to Children about COVID-19 (National Assoc of School Psychologists)
Handhold Massachusetts COVID-19 is putting incredible pressure on families. You might be noticing your child is struggling in new ways, or that old problems are getting worse. Should you worry about your child’s behavioral health? Visit handholdma.org for help. 
 Remember that you can call 2-1-1 for help in a number of areas, particularly now when many people are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed. We all need help sometimes.
SEL Vision Statement
North Andover's social emotional learning vision is to implement a district wide framework (MTSS) that supports the social, emotional and behavioral health needs of ALL students to improve academic outcomes resulting in a positive school culture and climate.
What is Social Emotional Learning?
"Social and emotional learning is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions." - CASEL
5 Core Competencies Taught Across Diverse Settings CASEL's widely used Framework for Systemic Social and Emotional Learning identifies five core competencies that educate hearts, inspire minds, and help people navigate the world more effectively.
 Just as important as the SEL competencies are the contexts for teaching them, the overall educational environment. SEL is not a single program or teaching method. It involves coordinated strategies across classrooms, schools, homes and communities, and districts. | AdministrationNikki Murphy, Ed.S, LICSW, MSW Dir.of Social & Emotional Learning Contact InfoNorth Andover Public Schools 566 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 978-794-1503 - Main Number Counseling StaffEarly Childhood CenterAdjustment Counselor Gretchen Magner
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