Charter School Health Orientation December 15, 2013 Christina K Minard, M.S.

North Carolina Demographics 1.5 million public school student in North Carolina (includes Charter School students) 180 thousand school personnel 115 school systems 2735 schools

Graduation Rates in North Carolina

Detention Center Admissions Since 2005, admissions to detention have declined 14%.

Youth Development Center - Commitments Since 2000, YDC commitments have declined 63%

Delinquency Rate NC’s juvenile delinquency rate is at an all-time low *Delinquency rate is defined as delinquent complaints received per 1,000 youth ages 6-15

Mental / Emotional Disorders Asthma Food Allergy Seizure Hearing Loss Vision Deficiencies Obesity Autism Spectrum Disorders Teen Pregnancy Tobacco Use Threatened by Weapon Access to Health Care Mental/Emotional Disorders (22 percent) 2012 Update

Students with Mental Health Issues The chart below shows the number of students with a known diagnosis as reported by school nurses from the N.C. Annual Report of School Health Services. ElementaryMiddleHighTotal Mental Health Issues 4,8803,5024,52112, Mental Health Issues 5,1113,5304,03812,679

NC Students with known suicide attempts and deaths

Overview of NC Youth Suicides Source: NC Child Fatality Prevention Team. Data: NC Residents 17 years of age and younger. 270 Deaths in 10 years Sex  Male: 203 (75%)  Female: 67 (25%) Race  Asian: 4  Black: 49 (18%)  Native American: 3  White: 197 (73%)  Biracial: 2  Unknown: 15 Ethnicity  Hispanic: 19 (7%)

NC Youth Suicides by Age Group Source: NC Child Fatality Prevention Team. NC Residents 17 years of age and younger.

Intervention Makes a Difference 44% of high school drop-outs have documented behavioral health issues With collaborative intervention from school site team:  School Counselors  School Health educators  School Nurses  School Psychologists  School Resource Officers  School Social Workers  School Administrators, Faculty, Staff 69% improvement in academic endeavors

Online Professional Development Modules

Understanding Student Behavior in the Classroom  6 th thru 12 th grade students Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom  Pre-K thru 5 th grade students School Resource Officers in Schools  Pre-K thru 12 th grade students Modules are currently being adapted to facilitated modules per request of school districts in our state

Understanding Student Behavior in the Classroom Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom Introduction and Purpose Scope of Behavioral Health ConcernsScope of Behavioral Health Concerns in Early Grades Behavioral Health Concerns and SymptomsIntroduction to Early Childhood Education Trauma Statistics and InformationUnderstanding Social and Emotional Development Substance AbusePositive Self-Esteem / Enhancing Self-Esteem High School Students and GamblingWhat is Self-Efficacy? / Self-Efficacy Development Tips for Talking with TeensClassroom Environments Strategies for Improving Academic AchievementChallenging Behaviors in Young Students Empower Students to Manage Their Own BehaviorClassroom Interventions Anxiety, Depression, or Self-Esteem IssuesBullying Prevention and Intervention at Schools Working with FamiliesWhen to Involve Law Enforcement with Young Students Youth Suicide Prevention – Signs and SymptomsChildren and Grief Students of Military FamiliesEarly Childhood Trauma / Trauma Strategies Teens and Foster CareYouth Suicide and Prevention Students and HomelessnessSubstance Abuse and Young Students When to Involve the School Resource OfficerStudents of Military Families Types of Student Crimes and ConsequencesYoung Students in Foster Care and Homelessness Professional and Community Resources Role of School Counselor, Nurse, Psychologist, Resource Officer, and Social Worker Printable CEU Certificate

Understanding Student Behavior in the Classroom Teacher’s Guide 2012 Understanding Young Student Behavior In the Classroom Teacher’s Guide 2012 Teacher Guides

Access to the Modules Access the Modules (No cost to school system or user) Log into Create an account Authenticate your accounthttps://center.ncsu.edu/nc/ Log into In Course Search box type: Understanding Student Behavior and click Search.  Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom (PreK-5 th Grade)  Understanding Student Behavior in the Classroom (6 th – 12 th Grade) Click on module title to be automatically enrolled

Contact Information Christina K. Minard, MS Allied Health Consultant NC Department of Public Instruction DeLea Payne, Ed.S. Education Consultant, Special Projects Educator Effectiveness NC Department of Public Instruction