Charter School Health OrientationDecember 15, 2013

Christina K Minard, M.S.

North Carolina Demographics

1.5 million public school student in North Carolina (includes Charter School students)

180 thousand school personnel

115 school systems

2735 schools

Graduation Rates in North Carolina

5,0525,357

4,875 4,7524,342 4,221

7,3947,839

7,234 7,1056,604 6,380

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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Juveniles Admissions

Detention Center AdmissionsSince 2005, admissions to detention have declined 14%.

Youth Development Center - Commitments

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

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Since 2000, YDC commitments have declined 63%

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

2000-2010 Delinquency RateNC’s juvenile delinquency rate is at an all-time low

*Delinquency rate is defined as delinquent complaints received per 1,000 youth ages 6-15

Mental / Emotional Disorders

Asthma

Food Allergy

Seizure

Hearing Loss

Vision Deficiencies

Obesity

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Teen Pregnancy

Tobacco Use

Threatened by Weapon

Access to Health Care

Mental/Emotional Disorders(22 percent)

2012 Update

Students with Mental Health Issues

The chart below shows the number of students with a known diagnosis as reported by school nurses from the N.C. Annual Report of School Health Services.

Elementary Middle High Total

2010-11 Mental Health Issues

4,880 3,502 4,521 12,903

2011-2012Mental Health Issues

5,111 3,530 4,038 12,679

NC Students with known suicide attempts and deaths 2010-2012

Overview of NC Youth Suicides 2003-2012

Source: NC Child Fatality Prevention Team. Data: NC Residents 17 years of age and younger.

270 Deaths in 10 years Sex

Male: 203 (75%) Female: 67 (25%)

Race Asian: 4 Black: 49 (18%) Native American: 3 White: 197 (73%) Biracial: 2 Unknown: 15

Ethnicity Hispanic: 19 (7%)

NC Youth Suicides by Age Group 2003 - 2012

Source: NC Child Fatality Prevention Team. NC Residents 17 years of age and younger.

Intervention Makes a Difference

44% of high school drop-outs have documented behavioral health issues

With collaborative intervention from school site team:School CounselorsSchool Health educatorsSchool NursesSchool PsychologistsSchool Resource OfficersSchool Social WorkersSchool Administrators, Faculty, Staff

69% improvement in academic endeavors

Online Professional Development Modules

Online Professional Development Modules

Understanding Student Behavior in the Classroom 6th thru 12th grade students

Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom Pre-K thru 5th grade students

School Resource Officers in Schools Pre-K thru 12th grade students

Modules are currently being adapted to facilitated modules per request of school districts in our state

Understanding Student Behavior in the Classroom

Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom

Introduction and Purpose Introduction and Purpose

Scope of Behavioral Health Concerns Scope of Behavioral Health Concerns in Early Grades

Behavioral Health Concerns and Symptoms Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Trauma Statistics and Information Understanding Social and Emotional Development

Substance Abuse Positive Self-Esteem / Enhancing Self-Esteem

High School Students and Gambling What is Self-Efficacy? / Self-Efficacy Development

Tips for Talking with Teens Classroom Environments

Strategies for Improving Academic Achievement Challenging Behaviors in Young Students

Empower Students to Manage Their Own Behavior Classroom Interventions

Anxiety, Depression, or Self-Esteem Issues Bullying Prevention and Intervention at Schools

Working with Families When to Involve Law Enforcement with Young Students

Youth Suicide Prevention – Signs and Symptoms Children and Grief

Students of Military Families Early Childhood Trauma / Trauma Strategies

Teens and Foster Care Youth Suicide and Prevention

Students and Homelessness Substance Abuse and Young Students

When to Involve the School Resource Officer Students of Military Families

Types of Student Crimes and Consequences Young Students in Foster Care and Homelessness

Professional and Community Resources Professional and Community Resources

Role of School Counselor, Nurse, Psychologist, Resource Officer, and Social Worker Role of School Counselor, Nurse, Psychologist, Resource Officer, and Social Worker

Printable CEU Certificate Printable CEU Certificate

Understanding Student Behaviorin the Classroom

Teacher’s Guide2012

Understanding Young Student Behavior In the Classroom

Teacher’s Guide2012

Teacher Guides

Access to the Modules

Access the Modules (No cost to school system or user)Log into https://center.ncsu.edu/nc/ Create an accountAuthenticate your accountLog into https://center.ncsu.edu/nc/In Course Search box type: Understanding Student Behavior and click Search.

Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom (PreK-5th Grade) Understanding Student Behavior in the Classroom (6th – 12th Grade)

Click on module title to be automatically enrolled

Contact Information

Christina K. Minard, MSAllied Health ConsultantNC Department of Public InstructionChris.Minard@dpi.nc.gov

DeLea Payne, Ed.S.Education Consultant, Special Projects Educator Effectiveness NC Department of Public InstructionDeLea.Payne@dpi.nc.gov