Comprehensive Special Education & SEL in Schools

In this module, you will learn broadly about the relationship between student health and learning. You will explore the relationship between mental health and learning. You will be introduced to a model schools can use to promote student mental health. Finally, you will meet two students – Kelsey and Javier – who will be followed throughout the entire course to illustrate the different supports available to promote student mental health and learning.

In this module, you will learn about interventions that all students can receive to promote social-emotional well being and prevent mental health problems. You will learn about different ways that schools can promote a positive environment, teach social-emotional skills, respond to diverse learners, support students exposed to trauma, and prevent bullying and suicide.

In this module, you will learn about strategies that schools use for some students who are at risk of developing social-emotional or behavioral problems. You will discover how schools create plans and monitor the success of these interventions using data. The module provides examples of different approaches that schools can use depending on the student's area of need, including interventions for behavior problems, social skills, bullying, and coping.

In these final lessons, you will learn about the most intensive levels of support meant for few students with significant social-emotional or behavioral challenges. You will also learn about how students with identified special needs may also be eligible for individualized supports through 504 plans and/or Individualized Education Plans. Finally, you will find out what happened with the case study students - Kelsey and Javier.