Behavioral health has long been an afterthought of the healthcare system. It’s been carved out, reorganized and deprioritized over decades. Now, the U.S. finds itself in the midst of a behavioral ...

Pitkin County has launched a new Behavioral Health Strategic Plan webpage, providing a centralized online resource with the aim of increasing transparency, community engagement, and access to ...

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) released a plan Tuesday to provide more resources to schools to support the mental health of young people. The 11-page “North ...

Yes, students can have an IEP just for behavior….and in many cases, they should. I will explain IEP eligibility for behavior, ...

Rachel, a first-grader, has severe attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I first met her in preschool when we ran around my office and my backyard so that ...

Rachel, a first grader, has severe attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I first met her in preschool when we ran around my office and my backyard so that I could evaluate her. She never ...

Asked to generate intervention plans for struggling students, AI teacher assistants recommended more punitive measures for hypothetical students with Black-coded names and more supportive approaches ...

Operationally define challenging behaviors. Challenging behaviors should be defined in terms that are specific, observable, and measureable (i.e., one can see and count the behaviors). Be specific ...

With the majority of non-retired Americans expressing doubt about their retirement readiness, employers have a unique opportunity — and responsibility — to address these challenges. For many workers, ...

More Carson City School District staff and family members are interested in reviewing practices for addressing student misconduct in the classroom. About 75 members this year volunteered to review ...