Bridging Behavioral and Physical Health: How Cross-Training Enhances School-Based Healthcare Careers

Cross-training refers to employees learning value-added tasks and functions in addition to their basic job responsibilities. In school-based healthcare, successful cross training involves assessing student needs and then equipping staff with skills beyond their primary roles. For instance, it might mean a school nurse completing specialized training in pediatric or adolescent behavioral health issues. With […]

Challenges in Recruiting and Training School Psychologists

A growing number of students struggle to deal with mental health issues – and the demand for school psychologists vastly exceeds supply. This has led to a perfect storm in efforts to recruit, train and retain these vital education and child development experts. The story is in the numbers. The National Association of School Psychologists […]

Navigating the Changing Role of Para-Educators in Modern Education

The role of para-educators in modern education is evolving rapidly, presenting exciting opportunities for professional growth and contribution to student success. As the educational landscape continues to change, para-educators play an increasingly vital role in supporting educators, administrators, and students alike. In this article, we will explore the dynamic opportunities available to para-educators and provide […]

Education’s Unsung Heroes: Paraeducators and Instructional Aides

Regarding supporting student learning and well-being, paraeducators and instructional aides are the backbone of the classroom. They assist students with disabilities, supervise individual or small-group work, help with behavior management, and deal with setting up and cleaning classrooms. Yet, they are typically underpaid and overworked. This situation is worsening as schools struggle to fully staff […]

Predicting 2024 Trends and Challenges in Student Healthcare

As we approach 2024, there are challenges ahead for student healthcare. Thankfully, there are also technological trends that will improve healthcare delivery for students in 2024. Here are some challenges and trends for 2024. The Challenges Student healthcare workers face multiple challenges in the school setting. Challenges include limited resources and high caseloads, communication challenges, […]

Nursing’s Role in Promoting Psychological Well-Being

Nursing is a highly trusted profession that enables nurses to play a big part in promoting psychological well-being. Some nurses specialize in psychiatric care, and every nurse can prepare themselves to address their patients’ diverse needs, including mental health. Nurses can help promote psychological well-being at the bedside through the rapport they build with patients. […]