Watch: K-12 Schools Community Forum: Caring for students in the wake of COVID-19
This is the second webinar in our K-12 Schools Community Forum series. It was held on, Thursday, December 8th from 4:00-5:15pm (PDT). During the forum, K-12 teachers, staff, and health experts provided information on:
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student mental health and well-being;
- Recognizing signs of stress, anxiety, and depression at school; and
- Tools for school staff to support student well-being and learning.
Contact: vta.uc.schools@gmail.com
Recording
Webinar presentation slides (PDF)
Resources
- UCLA Cares Center ↗
Free K-12 educator training on managing student anxiety. - CA Safe Schools for All ↗
Resources to support mental health of students and staff. - SHARE: School Health Repository ↗
Repository of COVID-19 related health and safety for schools.
Speakers
Listed in order of appearance
Dr. Alina Dorian, Associate Dean, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health/Principal
Malia Vella,
State Deputy Superintendent, California Department of Education
Dr. Sohil Sud,
Safe Schools for All, California Department of Public Health
Dr. John Piacentini,
Pediatric Psychologist, UCLA, LA County
Jeff Ream,
School Counselor (11th-12th), Placer County
Grace Van Doren,
Lead School Nurse, San Luis Coastal Unified School District, San Luis Obispo County
Pamela Kahn,
Health and Wellness Coordinator, Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), Orange County
Angela Chavez,
Teacher (Elementary school), Los Angeles County
Emily Macy,
Teacher (High school), Alameda County