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The service partners for the Catholic Principals' Council | Ontario (CPCO), L'Association des directions et directions adjointes des écoles franco-ontariennes (ADFO) and Ontario Principals' Council in partnership with School Mental...
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The service partners for the Catholic Principals' Council | Ontario (CPCO), L'Association des directions et directions adjointes des écoles franco-ontariennes (ADFO) and Ontario Principals' Council in partnership with School Mental Health Ontario (SMH-ON) are continuing to develop learning opportunities based on SMH-ON resources to support principals and vice-principals in supporting student mental health.
Learn from some outstanding education leaders and practising associates. Each podcast in this series of three brings different perspectives and highlights how different School Mental Health Ontario resources have supported school leaders’ work. We hope this exchange of ideas helps you to build long-lasting mental health and well-being for students within your school. Enjoy the conversations.
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Learn from some outstanding education leaders and practising associates. Each podcast in this series of three brings different perspectives and highlights how different School Mental Health Ontario resources have supported school leaders’ work. We hope this exchange of ideas helps you to build long-lasting mental health and well-being for students within your school. Enjoy the conversations.
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20 APR 2022 · Whether you are a new or an experienced administrator, you may be wondering, “How can I continue to build my capacity as a leader in leading mentally healthy schools?" or "How can I build a team and partner with others, so I don’t have to do it alone?” This podcast focuses on the journeys of two practising administrators from different communities in Ontario who share their perspectives and leadership moves on how they have built their capacity as leaders and worked collaboratively with others in leading a mentally healthy school.
Hear how these school leaders continue their journey of creating mentally healthy schools and how they have intentionally used SMH-ON resources such as the Reflection Tool for School Leaders, the Aligned and Integrated Model (AIM), Start Well, and the MH Lit Online Courses for School Leaders and Educators so that all students benefit from good mental health promotion. Learn how they built a team by partnering with others such as their Mental Health Lead, school staff, or community partners to determine their leadership moves in developing their School Improvement Plan with a focus on student well-being and mental health. You will leave the podcast with a sense of “There are many SMH-ON resources to support me.” or “I don’t have to know it all.” and “The key to success is using a team approach in building a mentally healthy school.”
Panelists
Tracy Lindstrom, Vice-Principal, Keewatin Patricia District School Board
Melissa Daddabbo, Principal, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
SMH-ON Resources Referenced
Leading Mentally Healthy Schools Reflection Tool
Reflection Tool for Educators
Noticing Mental Health Concerns for your Child
Tip Sheet for Staff to Support Positive Mental Health
Practical Resources to Support Students Mental Health During a Pandemic
Mental Health in Action Course for Educators
Mental Health in Action Course for School Leaders
17 MAR 2022 · Whether you are a new or an experienced administrator, you may be wondering, “How can my Mental Health Leads support the goals I have for my school?" or "What are some next steps I can take with supporting mental health with my community?" This podcast focuses on the journeys of two practising principals sharing their perspectives on how they have worked closely with their mental health leads in creating a mentally healthy school.
Hear how these school leaders are continuing their journey of creating mentally healthy schools and how they have intentionally used SMH-ON resources such as Classroom Conversation Starters and other practical classroom ready resources to build student mental health. As an administrator, learn about possible School Mental Health Ontario (SMH-ON) resources that might be best suited to meet your school’s needs or how to work with your mental health lead to support you in developing your school well-being goals. You will leave the podcast with a sense of “I can do this and I am not alone. We can do this together in a team approach. I have the support of my school mental health lead and many SMH-ON resources.”
Podcast Panelists
Gwenyth Le-Phuong, mental health lead, Waterloo Region District School Board
Mac MacPherson, principal, Wellington Catholic District School Board
Sharlene McHolm, principal, Waterloo Region District School Board
SMH-ON Resources Referenced
Supporting Mentally Healthy Conversations About Anti-Black Racism with Students
Education Resource Guide
The First 10 days (and Beyond)
Student Mental Health Action Kit
Mentally healthy Schools and Classrooms
Virtual Field Trips
16 FEB 2022 · Whether you are a new or an experienced administrator, you may be wondering, “Where do I start?” or, “Who can I reach out to in supporting student mental health and well-being at my school?” This podcast focuses on the journeys of two practising principals sharing their perspectives in how they have worked closely with their mental health leads in creating a mentally healthy school.
Learn how your mental health lead can support you in school well-being goals as part of your school improvement plan or which School Mental Health Ontario (SMH-ON) resources are best suited to your school’s needs. Learn about how these school leaders have intentionally used SMH-ON resources such as the Reflection Tool or practical classroom ready resources to build student mental health. You will leave the podcast with a sense of “I can do this and I am not alone. We can do this together in a team approach. I have the support of my school mental health lead and many SMH-ON resources.”
Podcast Panelists
Nazneen Dindar, Ontario Principals’ Council project lead and principal, Durham District School Board
Jennifer Harvey, Catholic Principals' Council | Ontario project lead and principal, Durham Catholic District School Board
Diane Mullane, mental health lead, Durham Catholic District School Board
Steffanie Pelleboer, mental health lead, Durham District School Board
The service partners for the Catholic Principals' Council | Ontario (CPCO), L'Association des directions et directions adjointes des écoles franco-ontariennes (ADFO) and Ontario Principals' Council in partnership with School Mental...
show more
The service partners for the Catholic Principals' Council | Ontario (CPCO), L'Association des directions et directions adjointes des écoles franco-ontariennes (ADFO) and Ontario Principals' Council in partnership with School Mental Health Ontario (SMH-ON) are continuing to develop learning opportunities based on SMH-ON resources to support principals and vice-principals in supporting student mental health.
Learn from some outstanding education leaders and practising associates. Each podcast in this series of three brings different perspectives and highlights how different School Mental Health Ontario resources have supported school leaders’ work. We hope this exchange of ideas helps you to build long-lasting mental health and well-being for students within your school. Enjoy the conversations.
show less
Learn from some outstanding education leaders and practising associates. Each podcast in this series of three brings different perspectives and highlights how different School Mental Health Ontario resources have supported school leaders’ work. We hope this exchange of ideas helps you to build long-lasting mental health and well-being for students within your school. Enjoy the conversations.
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