Administrators now have to convince students and their families that this next phase of virtual learning is not the same as what occurred earlier in the pandemic.
This year's edition of Anxiety Disorders in the Classroom: An Action Guide to Identification, Evaluation, and Intervention details how to uncover and address anxiety in the school setting.
Pajaro Valley Unified School District in California is now testing an innovative solution that may be a model for other administrators as they work to solve this multi-pronged problem.
Instead of intervening after students have fallen behind, schools should consider a holistic approach that actively prevents learning gaps before they happen.
We must show students that we have learned from both their struggles and success in the past 18 months—and that we will continue to support them where, when, and how they learn best.
With solid compliance policies, a good record-keeping strategy, an ongoing staff training program, and regular audits and updates, you can create an easy path to compliance.