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Growth Scale Values (GSVs) have a long 50-year history within research. However, GSVs are only now gaining traction as an alternative and more precise way to measure outcomes in clinical trials.
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Summertime is often a welcomed period of fun and rest for students, rewarding them with a much-needed break from their schoolwork. However, mental health never takes a vacation, and there are signs of exacerbating problems in the summer months.
A key challenge is the disruption of routine that summer brings. There’s also the reduced access to counselors, teachers, and other positive adult role models that were either a source of comfort and guidance or a positive reinforcement for their mental health. Financial instability is also a common factor, especially with students who relied on school breakfasts and lunches for their daily meals.
It’s important to note that students from historically marginalized groups are more likely to suffer from reduced access to mental health resources throughout the school year, not just in the summer.
Read moreby Tyler Vassar, EdS, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology and Pearson Assessments Consultant
Whether you’re looking for individual training, small group training, or perhaps training across your district, identifying and selecting the best delivery method for your team doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Pearson offers in-person, live webinar, and on-demand training, and since each of these options is unique, we’ve put together a few tips to help you decide which one will work best for you.
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In 1908, Clifford Beers published his autobiography, a chronicle of his experiences while institutionalized as well as along his mental health journey. His words held a lot of weight and reached a lot of important people who helped him begin to influence change. Over the next century, mental health and its effects on every aspect of our lives has garnered growing attention, but never as much as we are seeing today.
Read moreby Dr. Andi Turner, Research Director for Pearson Clinical Assessments
Educators are facing a challenge like never before. I make this observation based on 18 years of deep immersion in the mental wellness field, including practical experience in individual, family, and group therapy settings. Along the way, I found my most rewarding service to be assessing babies and young children as a consultant for early childhood and Head Start programs.
Read moreby Lauren Little, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA & Winnie Dunn, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Promoting participation in autistic children by identifying their sensory processing patterns and capitalizing on their strengths
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We are here to support you in these early days — and every day after. We’ve helped many practitioners build a practice and have put together a few tips for success!
Read moreby Melissa Brown, director of leadership development at Pearson Virtual Schools
As a proud gay woman, every day is Pride Day for me. Yet, I know that sometimes it can be challenging for LGBTQIA+ students to feel confident celebrating their individuality. I understand the angst.
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