Educators: Professional Support Staff Resources

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Educators: Professional Support Staff Resources

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - http://www.samhsa.gov/
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) promotes a life in the community for everyone. SAMHSA mission is to build resilience and facilitate recovery for people with or at risk for substance abuse and mental illness. In collaboration with the States, national and local community-based and faith-based organizations, and public and private sector providers, SAMHSA is working to ensure that people with or at risk for a mental or addictive disorder have the opportunity for a fulfilling life that includes a job, a home, and meaningful relationships with family and friends.
United States Department of Education - http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
Links to reports on all aspects of the work of the United States Department of Education, including student aid, legislation, statistics, school locator, and many others.
United States Department of Education - Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SDFS
The Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS) administers, coordinates, and recommends policy for improving quality and excellence of programs and activities
United States Department of Education - Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, Emergency Planning - http://www.ed.gov/emergencyplan
As schools and communities across the U.S. develop plans for responding to potential emergency situations, the U.S. Department of Education has unveiled a web resource to help. It is designed to be a one-stop shop that provides school leaders with information they need to plan for any emergency, including natural disasters, violent incidents and terrorist acts.
United States Department of Justice - http://www.usdoj.gov/
The United States Department of Justice administers several programs that focus on issues of equity, safety and advocacy for children.
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Professional Organizations

American Counseling Association (ACA) - http://www.counseling.org/
The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings.
American School Counselor Association (ASCA) - http://www.schoolcounselor.org
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.ASCA provides professional development, publications and other resources, research and advocacy tomore than 19,000 professional school counselors around the globe.

National Association of School Nurses - http://www.nasn.org/
National Association of School Nurses' core purpose is to advance the delivery of professional school health services to promote optimal health and learning in students. School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students. To that end, school nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self management, self advocacy, and learning"
National Association of School Psychologists - http://www.nasponline.org/
The National Association of School Psychologists represents and supports school psychology through leadership to enhance the mental health and educational competence of all children.
National Career Development Association (NCDA) - http://www.ncda.org/
The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA). The mission of NCDA is to promote the career development of all people over the life span. To achieve this mission, NCDA provides service to the public and professionals involved with or interested in career development, including professional development activities, publications, research, public information, professional standards, advocacy, and recognition for achievement and service.
School Social Work Association of America - http://www.sswaa.org/
The School Social Work Association of America is dedicated to promoting the profession of School Social Work and the professional development of School Social Workers in order to enhance the educational experience of students and their families.
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Rhode Island Resources

Rhode Island Association of School Psychologists - http://www.rispa.org/
The Rhode Island School Psychologists Association is the professional organization of school psychologist whose purposes are to promote the professional development of its members and to advocate for optimal educational experiences and mental health for all children in collaboration with schools, families, and communities .
Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education - http://www.ribghe.org/
The mission of the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education is to provide an excellent, efficient, accessible and affordable system of higher education designed to improve the overall educational attainment of Rhode Islanders and thereby enrich the intellectual, economic, social and cultural life of the state, its residents, and its communities.
Rhode Island Certified School Nurse Teachers - http://www.ricsnt.org/
School Nursing is a specialty within nursing with emphasis on wellness and prevention through health promotion and education. Rhode Island Certified School Nurse Teachers have the professional education and expertise necessary to function successfully in the inseparable complex systems of health and education. This web site was established to provide current information about school nursing and school health to school nurses and the general public.
Rhode Island Children's Crusade - http://www.childrenscrusade.org
The Children's Crusade's mission is to increase educational and career success for youth in Rhode Island's low-income communities. The Children's Crusade's guides them along pathways to success by providing early, sustained academic and social support from grades 3 - 12, combined with scholarship incentives.The Children's Crusade advocates for expanded opportunities for pre-K--16 success while helping Crusaders to develop as responsible, productive members of the community
Rhode Island School Counselor Association (RISCA) - http://www.rischoolcounselor.org
RISCA is the professional organization representing Rhode Island 's elementary, middle, secondary and post secondary school counselors. RISCA's mission is to promote excellence in the profession of school counseling and support and promote the academic, career and the personal and social development of all students.
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Other Resources

America's Career Resource Network (ACRN) - http://www.acrnetwork.org/default.aspx
America's Career Resource Network (ACRN) consists of state and federal organizations that provide information, resources and training on career and education exploration. The network is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, and operates in every state and territory.

America's Promise - http://www.americaspromise.org/
The mission of America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth is to strengthen the character and competence of America's youth. The organization wants every child in America have the fundamental resources he or she needs to be ready for the future. America's Promise was founded after the Presidents' Summit for America's Future in 1997, where Presidents Bush, Carter, Clinton, and Ford—with Nancy Reagan representing Ronald Reagan—challenged the nation to make children and youth a national priority. President George W. Bush reaffirmed that commitment in 2001.

City Year - http://www.cityyear.org/
An "action tank" for national service, City Year seeks to demonstrate, improve and promote the concept of national service as a means for building a stronger democracy. An action tank is both a program and a think tank—constantly combining theory and practice to advance new policy ideas, make programmatic breakthroughs, and bring about major changes in society.

Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) - http://www.casel.org
CASEL will enhance children's success in school and life by promoting coordinated, evidence-based social, emotional, and academic learning as an essential part of education from preschool though high school.

CollegeBoard.com/Counselor's Connection - http://www.collegeboard.com/prof/counselors/
The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. This site provides counselors with resources to help connect students to college success and opportunity.

Education Development Center (EDC) - http://main.edc.org/theme/communities.asp
EDC projects strengthen the ties between schools and parents; they build relationships between corporations and community services. EDC projects extend learning opportunities after school and off-campus, reach out to adults with literacy projects, and make information and communications technology available to underserved communities.

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills - http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has emerged as the leading advocacy organization focused on infusing 21st century skills into education. The organization brings together the business community, education leaders, and policymakers to define a powerful vision for 21st century education to ensure every child's success as citizens and workers in the 21st century. The Partnership encourages schools, districts and states to advocate for the infusion of 21st century skills into education and provides tools and resources to help facilitate and drive change.

School Psychology Resources for Psychologists, Parents and Educators
http://www.schoolpsychology.net/
School Psychology Resources for Psychologists, Parents and Educators has web-based links for research on learning disabilities, ADHD, functional behavioral assessment, autism, adolescence, parenting, psychological assessment, special education, mental retardation, mental health, and more.

Stop Bullying Now! - http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp?area=main
Stop the Bullying Now! has information that will help all adults to better recognize the problem of bullying to better support children who have been bullied, and to reduce and prevent bullying behavior .

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