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GO HUMAN SCAG Awarded $1M Grant for Go Human Active Transportation Safety Program

 Go Human is a community outreach and advertising campaign with the goals of reducing traffic collisions in Southern California and encouraging people to walk and bike more. We hope to create safer and healthier cities through education, advocacy, information sharing and events that help residents re-envision their neighborhood  Go Human is a community outreach and advertising campaign with the goals of reducing traffic collisions in Southern California and encouraging people to walk and bike more. We hope to create safer and healthier cities through education, advocacy, information sharing and events that help residents re-envision their neighborhood 

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Youth for Animals Club"Enhancing the liveThe mission of the Placer Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Placer SPCA) is to enhance the lives of companion animals and support the human-animal bond.s of companion animals and supporting the human-animal bond since 1973."

 

Youth for Animals Club is back for Fall 2019!

The Youth for Animals Club is designed for kids 9-13 years of age who want to learn how they can make a difference in the lives of animals.

Fall Club meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Placer SPCA Adoption & Education Center in Roseville. Spring Club meetings (total of seven) are held on a monthly basis and run from September through December. Once registered, the club member is enrolled for all seven club meetings.

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Police: Students had plot to 'kill and injure' at New York school using explosives, guns

 

ALBANY, N.Y. – Three middle school students in western New York have been charged with allegedly plotting an attack on students and staff at their school after police found them with access to firearms and other dangerous materials.

Police, school officials and Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the plot at Albion Middle School in Orleans County was foiled late Wednesday after a threat from one student to another on a gaming app led to the investigation.

"The investigation that we did revealed that three Albion middle school students were in the process of developing a plan to kill and injure occupants of the Albion Middle School," Police Chief Roland Nenni III told the USA TODAY Network New York on Friday.

"Their plan was to enter the school with explosives, incendiary devices and firearms and to kill and injure students and staff. They had a date set to execute that plan."

The students at Albion Middle School each face a count of conspiracy in the second degree, a Class B felony. Their names were withheld by police because of their age, and their cases will be adjudicated in family court.

Academic and Social-emotional Effects of Classroom Service Dogs/Specialized Therapy Dog with Handlers on Student Learning and Behavior in K-12 Special Education Students in Emotional/Behavioral Disordered Placements as Perceived by their Teachers  BRADMAN UNVERISTY SEL DOG THERAPY SCHOOLS (pdf)

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The Youth for Animals Club is designed for kids 9-13 years of age who want to learn how they can make a difference in the lives of animals.

The fall meetings are held monthly on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Placer SPCA Adoption & Education Center in Roseville. Fall Club meetings (total of seven) run from September through December. Once registered, the club member is enrolled for all seven club meetings. 

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The Youth for Animals Club is designed for children who are looking to learn about how to help animals in our world through in-depth group discussions, activities, and service projects.

We are trying a fun new activity for our first Club meeting and I need your help! Please send your child to the first club meeting with a plain white t-shirt to decorate. They will be wearing this t-shirt for every club meeting after, I will send out a reminder the week before club starts!

Students in the Youth for Animals Club will learn about:

  • Animal Welfare Organizations: Learn how and why animals enter shelter environments, caring for animals in shelter environments, and what they can do now to help support shelter animals
     
  • Proper Care and Treatment of Animals: Learn how to safely handle animals, proper nutrition and exercise, basic grooming and health, and the costs of owning a pet
     
  • Career Explorations in Animal Welfare
     
  • And more

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Advocacy starts at any age! Kids can get involved with our Student Service Clubs. Humane Education Humane education is more than just learning about pet care or preventing neglect or abuse. It raises awareness and respect for both animals and people, and it engages kids by empowering them to make their own humane choices. AA love for animals can start at any age. Kids who learn to be kind to animals grow into more compassionate adults. At Marin Humane, we love planting those seeds of compassion. Humane education is more than just learning about pet care or preventing neglect or abuse. Our activities engage children by raising their compassionate awareness of – and respect for – both animals and people. We empower them to make their own humane choices. This creates a healthier community, a more mindful nation, and a kinder

 

Our on-campus Youth Opportunities working directly at the shelter are for students 5th grade and above. We also host humane birthday parties for younger students, along with shelter tours on our campus and humane education lessons presented in schools.

The application period for the Fall clubs has closed. We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2020 semester with club meetings from January – May. Applications for the Spring 2020 clubs are due by January 8, 2020. Applications received by the deadline will be reviewed and applicants will be contacted by January 10, 2020.

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PLACER SPCA "Enhancing the lives of companion animals and supporting the human-animal bond since 1973."The mission of the Placer Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Placer SPCA) is to enhance the lives of companion animals and support the human-animal bond.

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Our Vision

The vision of the Placer SPCA is to ensure:

  • Every adoptable companion animal in Placer County has a home
  • Every lost companion animal in Placer County is reunited with its owner
  • Every dog and cat owner in Placer County has access to affordable spay and neuter services
  • Every companion animal is treated with kindness and respect

Our Values

  • Adaptability: We are flexible and responsive in meeting the ever-changing needs of the animals and people in our community
  • Compassion to All: We show kindness and understanding towards all people and animals
  • Education & Awareness: We engage with the community through educational programs and public information efforts to increase awareness and understanding
  • Integrity: We earn trust by always being honest and fair while treating all people and animals with dignity and respect
  • Responsible Stewardship: We are careful and responsible with the animals and resources entrusted to our care
  • Safety (Animals, Staff, and Community): We ensure a safe workplace, and foster a safer community for people and animals

As we live these values, we support our mission and vision, as well as help the community understand and appreciate the work of the Placer SPCA.h you.

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Calif State Superintendent Tony Thurmond

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond’s held a forum with various educators from around the state to discuss the achievement gap. Participants shared ideas and strategies that they used in their respective districts to address this issue.

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TONY THURMOND: SPI Candidate 2017

ACSA spokesperson Shannon Lujan interviews Tony Thurmond, candidate for State SPI. •Nov 7, 2017 At YOUTUBE MARK  2:47 "IM GOING TO EXPAND COMPUTER SCIENCE OFFERINGS  IN OUR SCHOOLS FROM K-12 OUR STUDENTS KNOW HOW TO CODE DEVISES .THEY ARE INTUITIVE THEY KNOW WHATS OUT THERE".

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CA STATE SCR 73 BLUE LIGHT Bill Text - SCR-73 Blue Light Awareness Day.

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SCR 73, Pan. Blue Light Awareness Day. This measure would designate October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California.WHEREAS, Cumulative blue light exposure from digital devices has been shown to disrupt sleep cycles by suppressing the natural release of melatonin and has also been linked to premature aging of the retina, which could accelerate potential long-term vision problems such as age-related macular degeneration, decreased alertness, and memory and emotional regulation impacts; WHEREAS, Screen time viewing with electronic devices exceeds over nine hours per day; WHEREAS, The increased usage of, and access to, digital devices by young children and adolescents is an acute area of concern, as ophthalmologists, optometrists, and medical researchers continue to learn more about the short-term effects of increasing and cumulative exposure to artificial blue light on the developing human eye and mental health at a young age, along with long-term potential cumulative effects on adult eye health and mental development; andWHEREAS, The scientific community and recent studies have identified growing concerns over potential long-term eye and health impacts for all age groups from digital screen usage and cumulative blue light exposure emitted from digital devices; and WHEREAS, Screen time can take a toll on vision health and comfort, leading to symptoms of digital eye strain and dry, irritated eyes; andWHEREAS, Given the growing body of research around the breadth and scope of potential eye and systemic health impacts related to blue light exposure, the State of California encourages citizens, particularly children, to consider taking protective safety measures in reducing eye exposure to high-energy visible blue light; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

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California State Dept ED Gold Ribbon Schools Program

Computer Science Education ??? HAS THERE BEEN ANY EFFORT MADE TO ID PREVENTION SCREEN TIME HEALTH RI

Computer Science Education ??? HAS THERE BEEN ANY EFFORT MADE TO ID PREVENTION SCREEN TIME HEALTH RI

 A program for which honors some of California's outstanding public schools. Schools that are selected demonstrate exemplary achievements in implementing state standards in priority areas. 

 

Program Information

A component of the California School Recognition Program (CSRP), the California Gold Ribbon (GR) Schools Program was utilized for three years while California transitioned to its new assessment and accountability system, the California School Dashboard (Dashboard). Information regarding the Dashboard is provided on the California Department of Education (CDE) California Accountability Model and School Dashboard web page. From 2015–17 California recognized schools that demonstrated exemplary achievements with the California GR Schools Program. In 2018, the California Department of Education (CDE) transitioned from the California GR Schools Program back to the California Distinguished Schools (DS) Program.

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Computer Science Education ??? HAS THERE BEEN ANY EFFORT MADE TO ID PREVENTION SCREEN TIME HEALTH RI

Computer Science Education ??? HAS THERE BEEN ANY EFFORT MADE TO ID PREVENTION SCREEN TIME HEALTH RI

Computer Science Education ??? HAS THERE BEEN ANY EFFORT MADE TO ID PREVENTION SCREEN TIME HEALTH RI

(a) On or before July 31, 2019, the Instructional Quality Commission shall consider developing and recommending to the state board computer science content standards for kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, pursuant to recommendations developed by a group of computer science experts. The Instructional Quality Commission shall consider existing computer science content standards, which include, but are not limited to, the national K–12 computer science content standards developed by the Computer Science Teachers Association, and consider content standards that include, but are not necessarily limited to, standards for teaching coding. coding and digital literacy. For purposes of this section, “coding” is the process of converting a program design into an accurate and detailed representation of that program in a suitable language. For purposes of this section, “digital literacy” means the skills associated with using technology to enable users to find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information.

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The California Department of Education (CDE), Instructional Quality Commission IQC), and State Board

Computer Science Education ??? HAS THERE BEEN ANY EFFORT MADE TO ID PREVENTION SCREEN TIME HEALTH RI

The California Department of Education (CDE), Instructional Quality Commission IQC), and State Board

 

 

"President John F. Kennedy said technology ‘has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man.’ Yet swayed by digital-age myths, we are providing our children with remarkably little guidance on their use of technology.”

. It was Albert Einstein who famously said that once you stop learning, you start dying.


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Computer Science Content Standards Development

The California Department of Education (CDE), Instructional Quality Commission (IQC), and State Board of Education (SBE) commenced the process for developing new California computer science content standards in September 2016. Per California Education Code Section 60605.4, "on or before July 31, 2019, the Instructional Quality Commission shall consider developing and recommending to the SBE computer science content standards for kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, pursuant to recommendations developed by a group of computer science experts." Information and updates concerning the development of computer science content standards for California public schools will be posted here.

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The State Board of Education appointed the Standards Advisory Committee for the 2018 Computer

Screen time can delay development in children Touch screens are no substitute for the human touch.

The California Department of Education (CDE), Instructional Quality Commission IQC), and State Board

The State Board of Education appointed the Standards Advisory Committee members for the 2018 Computer Science Standards on July 12, 2017. Computer Science Standards Advisory Committee



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Screen time can delay development in children Touch screens are no substitute for the human touch.

Screen time can delay development in children Touch screens are no substitute for the human touch.

Screen time can delay development in children Touch screens are no substitute for the human touch.

 

Children aged two to three who spent a lot of time in front of TV, laptop and smartphone screens were failing to meet developmental milestones at ages three and five, as well as having trouble with language and communication, problem solving, and motor skills, a study at the University of Calgary has found.

“We know that a lot of the positive stimulation that helps kids with their physical and cognitive development comes from interactions with caregivers,” said lead researcher Dr Sheri Madigan. “When they’re in front of their screens, these important parent-child interactions aren’t happening, and this can delay or derail children’s development.”

The study also noted that children often spend time on screens rather than being physically active, which means they aren’t developing the skills needed to ride a bike or throw a ball. Madigan recommends creating a family media plan that limits screen time, as well as creating device-free zones, like the dinner table.

“Technology is deeply entrenched in modern-day lives,” said Madigan. “Taking family-based steps to engage with technology in positive ways may be crucial to ensuring success for our children who are growing up in the digital age.”

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California Adopts First-Ever Computer Science Standards

Screen time can delay development in children Touch screens are no substitute for the human touch.

Screen time can delay development in children Touch screens are no substitute for the human touch.

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California Adopts First-Ever Computer Science  Standards 

SACRAMENTO—The State Board of  Education on Thursday approved California’s first-ever computer  science standards—learning expectations that will help each student reach their  creative potential in our digitally connected world.

“As a forward-leaning state and home to Silicon Valley, California’s new  standards will not only enable students to understand how their digital world  works but will encourage critical thinking and discussion about the  broader ethical and social implications and questions related to the growing  capabilities of technology,” said State Board Member Trish Williams, who serves  as the Board’s computer science liaison.

Developed by educators, the  standards are designed to help students move from passive users of technology  to creators and innovators who interact with computers. Beyond simply learning  to code, the standards push students to communicate as scientists and find  creative solutions to difficult problems.

State Superintendent of Public  Instruction Tom Torlakson said the standards would help improve computer  science education in California.

“These standards will give our  students a deeper understanding of computer science that will better prepare  our students for careers and college and help them succeed in a fiercely  competitive global economy,” Torlakson said.

“California’s economy, including  a high tech industry that leads the world, will also benefit because employers  will be able to hire workers with a better understanding of computer science  and technology, and the skills to use technology to solve problems.”

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Dr. Pan’s SCR 73 Establishes October 10th as Blue Light

MAJOR WORLD HEALTH OFFICALS HEALTH REPORT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FROM MY WEBSITE CLEARLY CHILDREN ARE AT RISK THAT STATE LAWS ARE SERIOUSLY FLAWED!! REFORM THE 1 TO 1 RATIO COMPUTERS END THE EXPERMENT WITHOUT MEDICAL SOUND SAFETY PRACTICES TO HELP END SUCIDES:THE California Adopts First-Ever Computer Science Standards California Adopts First-Ever Computer Science Standards SACRAMENTO—The State Board of Education on Thursday approved California’s first-ever computer science standards—learning expectations that will help each student reach their creative potential in our digitally connected world. “As a forward-leaning state and home to Silicon Valley, California’s new standards will not only enable students to understand how their digital world works but will encourage critical thinking and discussion about the broader ethical and social implications and questions related to the growing capabilities of technology,” said State Board Member Trish Williams, who serves as the Board’s com

Dr. Richard Pan’s SCR 73 Establishes October 10th as Blue Light Awareness Day in California


More research shows the long-term health concerns associated with cumulative blue light exposure from our electronic screen devises; October 10th is also World Sight Day

October 9, 2019

SACRAMENTO – With more than 80 million electronic devices with digital screens in the state of California, and average screen time exceeding 9 hours per day, exposure to blue light has become a serious concern for public health. Dr. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento), Chair of the Senate Health Committee kicks off Blue Light Awareness Day by speaking to the health hazards posed by extended exposure to blue light from digital devices, in conjunction with World Sight Day. 

“The impact of high energy blue light emissions on children is a significant health concern,” said Dr. Richard Pan, pediatrician and State Senator. “The resolution, passed by unanimous and bi-partisan support in both the Senate and Assembly, demonstrates that when it comes to protecting public health and educating around emerging health concerns, California will take the lead.”

Computer science as a foundational  discipline that should be accessible to all students is relatively new to K–12  education. It is the study of how technology and computing systems are created  and their impact on society. The standards cover six core computer science concepts  (such as algorithms and programming) and seven core practices (such as creating  computational artifacts and recognizing computational problems). By contrast, learning  to type, word processing, computer repair, and playing video games are not within  the scope computer science as defined by the standards.

A strategic plan for scaling up computer science  education in California, including providing appropriate support to educators  and ensuring access and equity for all students, is expected to come before the  State Board for approval in March 


2019."President John F. Kennedy said technology ‘has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man.’ Yet swayed by digital-age myths, we are providing our children with remarkably little guidance on their use of technology.”

. It was Albert Einstein who famously said that once you stop learning, you start dying. It was Bill Gates who said that he would want the ability to read faster

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PAWS for People™ (Pet-Assisted Visitation Volunteer Services, or PAWS) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing therapeutic visits to any person in the community who would benefit from interaction with a well-trained, loving pet. What makes PAWS for People stand above other pet therapy services is the emphasis we place on providing individualized therapeutic experiences for every person we visit. Our strict standards in training and testing dogs and cats make sure every therapy team is capable of meeting the various needs of our diverse clientele. PAWS is most active throughout Delaware, but also serves areas in southern Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey

 

Accolades

We earned the Daily Points of Light Award which honors individuals and volunteer groups that have made a commitment to connect Americans through service to help meet critical needs in their communities. We received the 2007, 2008 & 2010 Delaware Governor’s Award for Outstanding Volunteerism. We received the 2018 Delaware Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Award in the category of Human Needs.

We received the Delaware Small Business Chamber (DSBC) People’s Choice Blue Ribbon Award for Best Non-Profit and Best Website in 2017. In 2018, we received the DSBC People’s Choice Blue Ribbon Award for Community Involvement and Judges Choice Blue Ribbon Awards for Community Involvement and Customer Service of the Year. In 2019 we were nominated for the DSBC Best Community Involvement and Best Non-Profit Awards (to be announced in April).

Executive Director and founder Lynne Robinson received the President’s Award for over 1,000 hours of volunteering. She has received the 2007, 2008, and 2010 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award, the Award of Excellence from Delaware Association of Volunteer Administrators, the 2011 Cecil County Commissioners Award for Volunteerism, the 2010/2011 Woman of the Year Award from the National Association of Professional Women, and an award for more than 10,000 volunteer hours from RSVP.

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Bringing Puppies Into the Classroom: A Day with Fair Shake for Youth

 We spent a day with A Fair Shake for Youth, a nonprofit that brings therapy dogs into schools - particularly schools in low-income neighborhoods that receive additional federal funding - to help students build empathy and social skills that will ultimately help them both in and out of the classroom. 

Third Draft Suicide Prevention Plan

 

The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission was directed by the Legislature to draft a new statewide strategic suicide prevention plan. The Commission is requesting public input on the third draft of the plan. Substantive changes are highlighted throughout to ease review. This is a draft. The final version of the plan will be formatted and copy edited. 

Please direct all questions about the meeting to Miriam Silliman at Miriam.silliman@mhsoac.ca.gov

Suicide Prevention Plan Draft Three 

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Assemblymember Berman Declares September as Computer Science

Assemblymember Berman Declares September as Computer Science Education Month in California: WHY IS THERE A LACK OF RESEARCH BEFORE OUR STATE GOVERMENT ENACTS LEGISLATIONS COMPUTER SOCIAL MEDIA. HAS ANY ONE MEASURED THE MEDICAL RISK  FROM THAT MANY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN IMPACTED NOW ONE IN FIVE SHOOLERS COMMITING SUICIDE OR ONE IN FIVE  CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE OR THIS YEAR CA STATE SCR 73 DR.PAN BLUE LIGHT OCT 10 EACH YEAR. 

"President John F. Kennedy said technology ‘has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man.’ Yet swayed by digital-age myths, we are providing our children with remarkably little guidance on their use of technology.”

. It was Albert Einstein who famously said that once you stop learning, you start dying. It was Bill Gates who said that he would want the ability to read faster

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Teaching Restorative Practices with Classroom Circles

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05/02/16 - Amended Assembly, 07/15/15 - Introduced ... CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2015–2016 REGULAR SESSION ... July 15, 2015 ... (part of the Hate Violence Prevention Act) and 60042 of the Education Code require instruction ... WHEREAS, Humane education, such as that involving wildlife, the animals' place in ..  Sections 233.5 (part of the Hate Violence Prevention Act) and 60042 of the Education Code require instruction in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to promote and encourage kindness to pets and humane treatment of animals; and 

, Humane education programs seek to prevent violence by teaching empathy, compassion, and respect for all living beings and help children develop into caring, responsible citizens; and

WHEREAS, Reputable nonprofit organizations are working to implement humane education programs through in-classroom presentations, teacher training, and the provision of relevant resources, and these organizations could assist California schools in complying with the Education Code’s humane education provisions without burdening school budgets; and . INCONJUCTION WITH BIKE RIDING TO SCHOOL OR WALKING WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS HAVE MORE TIME TO MAKE THAT HUMAN CONNECTION A  REAL FORM OF BONDING TO HELP BUILD CHARCTOR  AND  ALL TOGETHER  IN MY OWN RESEARCH OPINION  HAS A BETTER OUTCOME.   

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WE NEED ACCEPT TECHNOLOLGY IS A MYTH MANS QUEST !!!

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. https://utahsuicideprevention.org/education-training/item/6-mental-health-first-aid.

 By Rubina Kapil on November 12, 2019

About 3.6 percent of U.S. adults struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – that’s nearly 9 million people. Of those diagnosed with PTSD, 37 percent are classified as having severe symptoms.

That means someone around you might be struggling with PTSD after facing a traumatic event, such as an accident, assault, witnessing something terrible happen, or mass traumatic event.

It’s important to know that Mental Health First Aid might not always be possible immediately after the traumatic event. Sometimes trauma is not a single incident, and Mental Health First Aid should be administered when the first aider becomes aware of the problem.

But there are other ways you can offer support to someone who has experienced a traumatic event. Use these tips from the MHFA curriculum to support those around you who might be struggling.

  1. Encourage the person to talk about his or her reactions only if they feel ready. If the person wants to talk, listen in a respectful and nonjudgmental way and avoid saying anything that might trivialize the person’s feelings, such as “don’t cry,” or “calm down.”
  2. Help the person identify sources of support, including loved ones, friends, and professional resources.
  3. Encourage the person to get plenty of rest, and to do things that feel good (such as take baths, read, exercise, or watch television). Encourage them to think about coping strategies they have successfully used in the past and to spend time where they feel safe and comfortable.
  4. Respect the person’s need to be alone at times.
  5. Discourage the person from using negative coping strategies such as working too hard, using alcohol and other drugs or engaging in self-destructive behavior.

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CYBERBULLYING ID: PREVENTION & RESPONCE

Youth have been bullying each other for generations. The latest generation, however, has been able to utilize technology to expand their reach and the extent of their harm. This phenomenon is being called cyberbullying , defined as: “ willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices.” Basically, we are referring to incidents where adolescents use technology to harass, threaten, humiliate, or otherwise hassle their peers. For example, youth can send hurtful texts to others or spread rumors using smartphones or tablets. Teens have also created web pages, videos, and profiles on social media platforms making fun of others. With mobile devices, adolescents have taken pictures in a bedroom, a bathroom, or another location where privacy is expected, and posted or distributed them online. Others have recorded unauthorized videos of their peers and uploaded them for the world to see, rate, tag, and discuss. Still others are embracing anonymous apps or the interactive capabilities on gaming networks to tear down or humiliate others. 

 

What are some negative effects that cyberbullying can have on a person? There are many detrimental outcomes associated with cyberbullying that reach into the real world. First, many targets report feeling depressed, sad, angry, and frustrated. As one teenager told us: “It makes me hurt both physically and mentally. It scares me and takes away all my confidence. 


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SB-419 Pupil discipline: suspensions: willful defiance.

Existing law prohibits a pupil from being suspended from school or recommended for expulsion, unless the superintendent of the school district or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has committed a specified act, including, among other acts, disrupting school activities or otherwise willfully defying the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials, or other school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties. 

Existing law prohibits the suspension of a pupil enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 3, inclusive, and recommending the expulsion of a pupil enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, for disrupting school activities or otherwise willfully defying the valid authority of those school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties.

This bill, commencing July 1, 2020, would apply those provisions to charter schools. Commencing July 1, 2020, the bill would additionally prohibit the suspension of a pupil enrolled in a school district or charter school in grades 4 and 5 for disrupting school activities or otherwise willfully defying the valid authority of those school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties. The bill, from July 1, 2020, until July 1, 2025, would prohibit the suspension of a pupil enrolled in a school district or charter school in any of grades 6 to 8, inclusive, for those acts.

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B 1127, Luz Rivas. Interdistrict attendance victim of BULLY

 

AB 1127, Luz Rivas. Interdistrict attendance: prohibition on transfers by a school district of residence.

Existing law authorizes the governing boards of 2 or more school districts to enter into an agreement, for a term not to exceed 5 school years, for the interdistrict attendance of pupils who are residents of the school districts. Existing law, regardless of whether there is an interdistrict attendance agreement or permit, prohibits a school district of residence from prohibiting the transfer of a pupil who is a child of an active military duty parent to the school district of proposed enrollment if the school district of proposed enrollment approves the application for transfer.
This bill would require a school district of residence to approve an intradistrict transfer request for a victim of an act of bullying, as provided. The bill would prohibit a school district of residence, regardless of whether there is an agreement or permit, from prohibiting the interdistrict transfer of a victim of an act of bullying if there is no available school for an intradistrict transfer and the school district of proposed enrollment approves the application for transfer. By requiring school districts to approve intradistrict transfers for victims of bullying, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.

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AB-1240 School accountability: local control accountabillty

AB-1240 School accountability: local control and accountability plans: state priorities: pupil achievement.(2019-2020)This bill instead would require school districts and county boards of education to measure pupil achievement in their respective local control and accountability plans by, and as applicable, among other things required by existing law, separate calculations for (1) the percentage of pupils who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University of California and the California State University, (2) the percentage of pupils who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for career technical education sequences or programs of study that align with state board-approved career technical education standards and frameworks, as prescribed, and (3) the percentage of pupils who have successfully completed both types of courses described in (1) and (2). To the extent this bill would impose additional duties on school districts and county boards of education in regard to local control and accountability plans, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.

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2020–21 school year, adopt, suicide prevention K-6

 

Existing law requires the governing board or body of a local educational agency that serves pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, to adopt a policy on pupil suicide prevention that specifically addresses the needs of high-risk groups.

This bill would require the governing board or body of a local educational agency that serves pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 6, inclusive, to, before the beginning of the 2020–21 school year, adopt, and update as prescribed, a policy on pupil suicide prevention that specifically addresses the needs of high-risk groups. The bill would require this policy to be age appropriate and delivered and discussed in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of young pupils. The bill would also require this policy to be written to ensure proper coordination and consultation with the county mental health plan for a referral for mental health or related services made on behalf of a pupil who is a Medi-Cal beneficiary. The bill would require the policy to address any training on suicide awareness and prevention to be provided to teachers of pupils in all of the grades served by the local educational agency. By imposing additional duties on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. 

215.

 (a) (1) The governing board or body of a local educational agency that serves pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, shall, before the beginning of the 2017–18 school year, adopt, at a regularly scheduled meeting, a policy on pupil suicide prevention in grades 7 to 12, inclusive. The policy shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders, school-employed mental health professionals, and suicide prevention experts and shall, at a minimum, address procedures relating to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.(2) (A) The governing board or body of a local educational agency that serves pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 6, inclusive, shall, before the beginning of the 2020–21 school year, adopt, at a regularly scheduled meeting, a policy on pupil suicide prevention in kindergarten and grades 1 to 6, inclusive. The policy shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders, the county mental health plan, school-employed mental health professionals, and suicide prevention experts and shall, at a minimum, address procedures relating to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.(B) The policy for pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 6, inclusive, shall be age appropriate and shall be delivered and discussed in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of young pupils.(C) The policy for pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 6, inclusive, shall be written to ensure proper coordination and consultation with the county mental health plan if a referral is made for mental health or related services on behalf of a pupil who is a Medi-Cal beneficiary. 

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AB 2639, Berman. Pupil suicide prevention policies:

 (8) In 2016, AB 2246 (Chapter 642 of the Statutes of 2016) was enacted, requiring that each county office of education, school district, state special school, and charter school that serves pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, adopt a pupil suicide prevention policy before the beginning of the 2017–18 school year. That law also requires that these policies address any training to be provided to teachers on suicide awareness and prevention.  

 

SEC. 2.

 Section 215 of the Education Code is amended to read:

215.

 (a) (1) The governing board or body of a local educational agency that serves pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, shall, before the beginning of the 2017–18 school year, adopt, at a regularly scheduled meeting, a policy on pupil suicide prevention in grades 7 to 12, inclusive. The policy shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders, school-employed mental health professionals, and suicide prevention experts and shall, at a minimum, address procedures relating to suicide prevention, intervention, and post vention.  b) The governing board or body of a local educational agency that serves pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, {PLEASE NOTE AB 2639 2018  THIS SECTION IS SERIOUSLY FLAWED IN LIGHT OF CHILDREN 34% IN LAST THREE YEARS SUICIDES AND 1 IN 5 SHOOLERS THINKING OF SUICIDES YEAR 2019 REPEL BACK TO AB 2246 2015-2016 YEARLY }shall review, at minimum every fifth year, its policy on pupil suicide prevention and, if necessary, update its policy. 

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AB-1019 Apprenticeship: developmentally disabled persons.

 

 

AB 1019, Frazier. Apprenticeship: developmentally disabled persons.

Existing law establishes the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (committee) within the Division of Apprenticeship Standards within the Department of Industrial Relations, and requires that committee to provide advice and guidance to the Administrator of Apprenticeship and the Chief of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards on apprenticeship programs, standards, and agreements, as well as preapprenticeship, certification, and on-the-job training and retraining programs, in nonbuilding trades industries. Existing law requires the membership of the committee to be composed of specified ex officio members of various departments and 6 persons appointed by the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development who are familiar with specified apprenticeable occupations that meet specified requirements. Existing law authorizes the committee to create subcommittees as needed to address specific industry sectors or projects.
This bill would add to the ex officio members of the committee the Director of Rehabilitation and the executive director of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. The bill would require the committee to create a subcommittee to address apprenticeship for the disabled community.

 (b) The membership of this committee shall also include six persons appointed by the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development who are familiar with apprenticeable occupations not within the jurisdiction of the council established pursuant to Section 3070. Two persons shall be representatives of employers or employer organizations, two persons shall be representatives of employee organizations, and two persons shall be public representatives who are neither employers nor affiliated with any employer or employee organization. Upon the operative date of this section, the secretary shall appoint one representative of each group appointed to two-year terms and one representative of each group to four-year terms. Thereafter, members appointed by the secretary pursuant to this subdivision shall serve for a term of four years, and any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term of their predecessor shall be appointed for the remainder of that term. Members appointed by the secretary pursuant to this subdivision shall receive the sum of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day of actual attendance at meetings of the committee and for each day of actual attendance at hearings by the committee or a subcommittee thereof, together with actual and necessary traveling expenses incurred in connection therewith. 


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