Student Challenges
This is one of the most common emotional concerns that students face, prompting them to seek your help.
What is anxiety?
Families may describe this instead of "mental health".
What is stress or big feelings?
Short breaks in class to help studnet regulate their emotions.
What are brain breaks?
What is emotional regulation?
This simple daily helps students reflect on feelings, goals, or success.
What is journaling, reflection time, or check-in?
Students often struggle with this type of skill when learning to interact with peers.
What are social skills?
This type of local partner collaborates with schools to provide programs, support, and resources that strengthen family engagement and student success.
What is a community or family engagement partner?
This type of conversation repairs relationships after conflict.
What are resortative conversations?
What is peer support or supervision?
This state became the first state in the U.S. to pass a law requiring public schools to offer universal annual mental health screenings to students in grades 3‑12.
What is Illinois?
Missing school or arriving late is often linked to this family-related barrier.
What is transportation or family scheduling challenges?
A key family engagement strategy is to build this type of relationship first.
What is a trusting relationship?
Visuals like schedules or charts help students understand expectations.
What are visual supports?
A quick daily practice to reduce stress might include this.
What is deep breathing or mindfulness?
According to research, consistent check-ins and attunement improve this in children.
What is emotional regulation?
Trauma, stress, and instability can all lead to this type of classroom behavior.
What is acting out or behavior challenges?
In rural areas, this common barrier makes it harder for families to access mental health care.
What is transportation or limited local resources?
This evaluates students’ social‑emotional abilities and flags emerging needs or challenges early, preventing issues from growing more serious.
What are screenings or SEL assessments?
This work-life balance strategy involves intentionally scheduling downtime.
What is planned self-care?
Name the school-based practice that focuses on teaching skills rather than punishing students.
What is restorative practices?
A combination of academic struggles and emotional challenges can sometimes result in this type of referral.
What is a special education or tiered intervention referral?
A creative way to engage families remotely might involve this kind of tool.
What is virtual meetings or online family nights?
This organization promotes independence in children through risk-taking and play.
What is Let Grow?
Celebrating small wins or student progress is an example of this positive approach.
What is gratitude?
The "Five Competencies" of SEL include self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and this.
What is responsible decision-making?