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Continue reading →: School Substance Use Response Training (SURT) at NWESD 189
When substance use shows up at school, the response in the first few minutes matters, and so does everything that follows. NWESD 189’s Behavioral Health and Prevention Services team is offering School Substance Use Response Training (SURT), a hands-on session that helps school teams respond with confidence, consistency, and care.…
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Continue reading →: Last Day to Register for PREPaRE Workshop 2 Virtual Training
When a crisis affects a school community, the immediate response is only the beginning. Supporting students, staff, and families through the psychological impact of a traumatic event takes preparation, coordinated intervention, and a plan for recovery. The NWESD School Safety & Wellness Center (SSWC) is offering PREPaRE Workshop 2: Mental…
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Continue reading →: From Ideas to Implementation: Celebrating Partnership in School Safety
The NWESD 189 School Safety and Wellness Center (SSWC) is proud to recognize and thank Andrea Dixon-Hundredmark, Principal of Weston High School and Director of Student Safety for Arlington Public Schools, for her generosity, collaboration, and partnership in strengthening school safety practices. In a recent episode of the Association of…
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Continue reading →: Upcoming Student Threat Assessment Trainings: Salem-Keizer Cascade Model
With school back in full swing, October can be a busy time for supporting students who are experiencing dysregulation and exhibiting challenging behaviors. When a student’s behavior raises concerns about the safety of others, school staff need a clear, structured process to assess the situation and determine appropriate next steps.…
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Continue reading →: Depression Education Is Suicide Prevention: Free Skills-Based Mental Health Programs to Support Youth
What if we could help students recognize depression, reduce stigma, and seek support before a crisis occurs? Join the NWESD School Safety and Wellness Center for a free, skills-based webinar exploring how depression education can serve as an upstream approach to suicide prevention and youth mental health. Presenter Britnee Weatherspoon…
NWESD Safety & Wellness Center
Providing support, consultation, and guidance in areas of student safety and wellness, we are a multifaceted team of professionals who aim to support our regional educators in the challenging work of keeping our schools and communities healthy, safe, and successful. We believe that: Together We Can… Thrive!
