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Supporting Teachers and Students Impacted by the Newtown Tragedy

The American Education Research Association (professors in the field of educational research) has provided links to resources that could be helpful to school professionals returning to school this week.

A National Tragedy: Helping Children Cope, from the National Association of School Psychologists

What adults, and specifically parents and schools, can do to help children cope with a national tragedy.
Listen, Protect and Connect: Psychological First Aid for Teachers and Schools

Helping you help your students in times of disaster, school crises or emergencies
Talking to Children About Violence, National Association of School Psychologists

Information for parents and educators on how to talk to children about violence. (Spanish version)
Tips for Teachers and Parents Following School and Community Violence

The National Association of School Psychologists has shared the attached PowerPoint with all Connecticut Schools. It has very good advice for teachers and parents on what to do for children when a national tragedy occurs.

Additional Resources

After a Loved One Dies - How Children Grieve

Information for parents and other caregivers as they help children cope with their grief and fear following a death in the family. (Spanish version)
Key Topics And Sample Talking Points - Elementary Grades

A list of suggested topics and sample talking points to guide conversations with students at the beginning of classes.
Key Topics And Sample Talking Points - Middle and High School Grades

A list of suggested topics and sample talking points to guide conversations with students at the beginning of classes.
Resources Addressing Trauma, Violence, Grief, and Loss

This document provides seven tips for talking to students about violence and points to emphasize during conversations.
School Crisis Guide

Easy-to-use crisis guide developed by the National Education Association (NEA) and the National Education Association Health Information Network (NEA HIN) with essential, to-the-point advice for schools and districts.

State Department of Education Resources

CSDE professionals are available to assist with questions that may arise.

For questions regarding school psychology, counseling, social work, and health services, please call (860) 807-2050.
For questions regarding school climate, please contact Jo Ann Freiberg at (860) 713-6598.

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