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School Mental Health (SMH) Impact on District Policy
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is committed to student safety, social-emotional-physical wellness, resilience, and academic achievement. An example of this commitment is the adoption of a Policy on Wellness by the Board of Education on June 27, 2006. The Blueprint for Wellness is designed to encompass student, parent, staff, and community wellness and further advance wellness throughout the District.
Recovery and Resilience
Student social-emotional wellness is the critical building block of student overall well-being. A student’s positive perception of self and their ability to positively interact with peers, adults and the community has a direct effect on the student’s sense of well-being and academic achievement. By implementing the following eight interdependent resiliency- and asset-building techniques, schools will create an educational system that is safe, welcoming, and supportive for all students:
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High Expectations
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Social Competence and Connectedness
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Opportunities for Meaningful Participation
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Helping Students Develop a Sense of Purpose and Future
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Clear and Consistent Boundaries
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Teaching and Reinforcing Social-Emotional and Life Skills
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School-wide Screening and Early Identification of Problems
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Coordination of School and Community Resources
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Comprehensive Student Support Programs
