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Grief is a unique experience. It is part of being human. LightsOut is a Grief Education Program; focusing on personal development skills, it brings together a suite of evidence-based wellbeing tools that can support us when we face grief. The eLearning is self-paced, ensuring individuals can explore the issues that are relevant to them. The Program is interactive, confidential, and assists individuals to develop their personal strategic skill toolkit. We, at LightsOut, are responding to people's desire to be better informed about death & grief. Our key Program Principles are: 1.     Lived Experience of Grief as Central Focus 2.     Young People are Priority 3.     Access for All 4.     Accessible for School Curriculum 5.     Curriculum Development Advocacy For more information about our strategic directions, go to our Background Paper (pg. 46 Digital) https://lnkd.in/gujDNBTV

Research on Designing Intelligently Responsive Environments: Children, Spaces, and Relationships with Hilary Odoy August 28th, 3-5 pm at Charlestown Nursery $50/person, or inquire about a discounted rate Register by emailing hilary@charlestownnurseryschool.org and director@charlestownnurseryschool.org In this gathering, educators will uncover the research processes around designing intelligently responsive environments where children’s voices are honored through co-constructive participation. We explore the soft qualities of our classrooms, such as light, color, materials, sounds, organization, placement, and microclimates, in an attempt to identify desirable characteristics of a space that is staged to support the young child in relationship with self and others.

Formal death and grief education will build capacity for professionals to respond with confidence and provide information that informs and supports those in need. Death education equips professional bodies to support grief and reduce the burden they feel when facing intense death and grief in the workplace. While many forms of death education for professionals are already available, they are not yet embedded in undergraduate curricula, and some are more relevant than others (Narayanan, 2017, p.2). Medical education experts argue that grief support training for physicians would improve physician and patient and family wellness, and should therefore be mandatory. Teachers also often feel that they lack the necessary knowledge and skills to support a grieving child or young person (Dyregrov, Dyregrov, & Idsoe, 2013; Holland, 2003; Papadatou, Metallinou, Hatzichristou, & Pavlidi, 2002), and often feel uncomfortable in discussions about death with their students (Lee et al., 2009; McGovern & Barry, 2000). Therefore, LightsOut advocates for training in death and bereavement education to be part of the tertiary curriculum so professionals can be better prepared and empowered to talk to those they provide care for. This can be particularly important in cultures that avoid talking about death (Martinčeková et.al 2020). https://lnkd.in/gujDNBTV, page 44.

Nice to see this article being shared again. Good observations are key to supporting a child's development. It's great to see that their importance is still recognised today. Observations have evolved beyond just gathering evidence and are now used to inform and guide interactions with children in real-time. As educators, it's important to reflect on how we value observations and how our approach to using them has changed over time. How much do you value observations now? Have your methods for utilising them changed? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Unlocking more time for what truly matters - empowering educators to support their ELs! Dive into this new whitepaper to discover the impact of Ellevation in Texas schools.

Unlocking more time for what truly matters - empowering educators to support their ELs! Dive into this new whitepaper to discover the impact of Ellevation in Texas schools.

Parent-teacher conferences are insights into your child's world. Approach them with curiosity, not defensiveness. Ask questions. Listen actively. Collaborate. Your kid's biggest advocate? It's you.

New blog post: 'Zooming out of the immediate context provides a lens of clarity. It’s a vantage point that allows us to see the broader tapestry of concepts and theories intersecting within children's interests. This panoramic view illuminates potential pathways for meaningful educational connections'. https://lnkd.in/giGPZDeY

Coming Soon! My new book on how to share trauma-responsive mind-body practices in hospitals, juvenile services, and special education settings. Find out more at this link: https://lnkd.in/gmSq--uz

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