Overview
SOS for K-12 School Staff is a one-hour, self-guided online training developed by the creators of SOS for Students, a trusted evidence-based suicide prevention program for middle and high school students. Designed for K-12 schools, this professional development course uses video and interactive learning to teach staff how to help students at-risk through the ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) framework.
Key learnings include:
- How to recognize warning signs and risk factors for suicide in children and teens
- How to engage in appropriate, caring conversations with students
- Steps for how to keep a student safe, while connecting them to qualified school staff
- First-hand accounts from peers on how promoting a safe and healthy school environment can reduce suicide risk
- Stories from teens on how mental health impacted their school work, attendance, and behaviors
Details
- Audience: All K-12 school staff
- Length: 1 hour
- CEs: Not available
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