School District Staffing Challenges in a Rapidly Recovering Economy
Goldhaber, D. & Gratz, T. (2021). School District Staffing Challenges in a Rapidly Recovering Economy. CEDR Flash Brief No. 11082021-1. University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
"In this research brief, we describe what we have learned about the staffing challenges faced by various kinds of school districts endeavoring to hire different school personnel in Fall of 2021."
Read complete brief here.
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In Washington state schools, some jobs are harder to fill than others
By Dahlia Bazzaz
Seattle Times staff reporter
News coverage and government officials have pointed to labor shortages made worse by the pandemic, and even warned of a mass exodus of teachers. Forty percent of superintendents around the country surveyed by the newsmagazine Education Week reported their staffing shortages were “severe” or “very severe.”
Read article here…
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Virtual PBIS Leadership Forum
Presenters: Ami Flammini, Midwest PBIS Network and Kimberly Yanek, Center for Social Behavior Supports, Old Dominion University
Educator and Staff Wellness
March 9, 2022 | 10:00-11:30 am
Dena Simmons once said, "No one really learns well when teachers are stressed and burned out, which is why I say a stressed and burned out teaching force is an equity issue. If we believe in equity and if we want our students to do well, we have to ensure our educators are doing well too." It's extremely hard to strike the right balance as educators are asked to go above and beyond and also apply self-care. How can we set up our systems so that educators know that they're valued? We're bringing you social justice educator Dwayne Reed to talk about his ideas on how our schools can authentically in engage educator and staff wellness. We'll also have with us Maike & Associates and Highline Public Schools to talk about the supports they've innovated for educator care in Washington during the pandemic and hits and misses from their work, as well as thoughts behind it. We'll be offering free Clock Hours for participation.
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Dwayne Reed(link is external), Author, Dean & Educator at Chicago Public Schools
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Michelle Maike(link is external), Owner & Director, Maike & Associates(link is external)
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Megan Osborne(link sends e-mail), Research Associate, Maike & Associates(link is external)
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Sophie DeHaan(link sends e-mail), Behavioral Health Systems Navigator, Highline School District
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Bridget Underdahl(link sends e-mail), Project AWARE Program Supervisor, OSPI
Register
Watch:
MHTTC | Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
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Sydney Jensen; TED Ideas worth spreading
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Watch this video with OSPI staff who share their thoughts on staff well-being and the importance of educator wellness. Video link
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Implementation:
This guide was created as a resource for school wellness committees to convene, plan and implement
their action plans. The tools and other tips contained in this toolkit are meant to coordinate with other
Healthy Schools Program resources and technical assistance provided by the Alliance for a Healthier
Generation
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Adult Wellness Virtual Calming Room
This Virtual Calming Room is a place for teachers and staff to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings. Adult Wellness Virtual Calming Room (google.com)
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Workforce Secondary Traumatic Stress
SHB 1363 (2021) acknowledges the significant toll Secondary Traumatic Stress has on educators, and subsequently students, and focuses on the adoption of policy and procedures so that districts and schools can take meaningful steps in supporting their staff’s health and well-being.
Certificated and classified staff, like many others in helping professions, tend to experience STS at greater rates than those in other professions due to the persistent exposure to and expectation of caretaking for students with emotionally painful experiences. Ensuring the wellbeing of educators is a critical component to sustaining an effective workforce and promoting student outcomes. By implementing policy through strategic use of professional learning and a continuous improvement process, districts and schools can reduce staff turnover, increase student outcomes, and model healthy behaviors for the entire school community.
Visit the OSPI Workforce Secondary Traumatic Stress webpage for more information on these requirements and resources available to assist districts in addressing and preventing STS. Or Contact Ella DeVerse, Program Supervisor for School Safety and Student Well-being, at ella.deverse@k12.wa.us
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School Social Work week March 6-12, 2022
School Social Work Week | SSWAA
The theme for National School Social Work Week 2022 is “Time to Shine.” SSWAA believes that School Social Workers shine brightly for their students, families, and school communities. Shining hope. Shining understanding. Shining respect. School Social Work Week 2022 – March 6th-March 12th. https://www.sswaa.org/school-social-work-week
SSWAA Resources: School Social Work Week | SSWAA
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