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Making the Most Out of School-Based Prevention: Lessons from the Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) Programme
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Humphrey, Neil; Lendrum, Ann; Wigelsworth, Michael – Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, 2013
This paper considers the role played by universal, school-based social and emotional learning (SEL) programmes in addressing the mental health needs of children and young people. Theory and research in the field are discussed. Particular attention is paid to the social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL) programme in England, a flagship…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Prevention, Mental Health Programs, Social Development
Quality of Implementation of a School Mental Health Initiative and Changes over Time in Students' Social and Emotional Competencies
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Askell-Williams, Helen; Dix, Katherine L.; Lawson, Michael J.; Slee, Phillip T. – School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 2013
This paper reports the theoretical conceptualisation, statistical development, and application of an Implementation Index to evaluate the quality of implementation of the KidsMatter Primary school mental health initiative in Australia. Questionnaires were received from the parents and teachers of almost 5000 students, and also from KidsMatter…
Descriptors: Mental Health Programs, Program Implementation, Program Effectiveness, Questionnaires
Understanding Early Childhood Mental Health: A Practical Guide for Professionals
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Summers, Susan Janko, Ed.; Chazan-Cohen, Rachel, Ed. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2012
Integrating infant mental health services into early education programs leads to better child outcomes and stronger parent-child relationships--the big question is how to do it appropriately and effectively. Clear answers are in this accessible textbook, created to prepare early childhood professionals and programs to weave best practices in…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Mental Health Programs
Transforming School Mental Health Services: Population-Based Approaches to Promoting the Competency and Wellness of Children
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Doll, Elizabeth J., Ed.; Cummings, Jack A., Ed. – Paul Chapman Publishing, 2007
This book provides a "roadmap" for designing and implementing school psychological services for all students in a school. School psychologists will find guidelines for conducting a mental health needs assessment of the entire student body; analyzing patterns and trends to identify risk factors and common needs; and using the needs assessment to…
Descriptors: Psychological Services, Behavior Problems, Intervention, Needs Assessment
The New York State Experimental Prekindergarten Program. Summary Report, 1969-70.
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New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Child Development and Parent Education. – 1970
This fourth year report summarizes the services rendered during 1969-1970 by the New York State Experimental Prekindergarten Program and includes a partial evaluation of the accomplishments of the program as compared to its stated goals. The report is based on questionnaire responses by 49 of the 50 programs, including New York City. Because of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Differentiated Staffs, Disadvantaged Youth, Emotional Development
The Early Childhood Mental Health Project: Child Care Center Consultation in Action.
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Johns, Brian – 2003
Based on the view that promoting the emotional wellness of young children and fostering secure, warm relationships between chidren and their teachers are critical to healthy early development, the Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS)/Parents Place collaborated with the City and County of San Francisco's Community Mental Health Division and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), At Risk Persons, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Care