Covid-19: Health and Wellness

Covid-19: Health and Wellness

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As part of the BCET response to Covid-19 the board approved and funded the first of its kind meeting of Beaver County school district health care professionals. 46 School nurses, physician assistants and other administrators attended the virtual meeting in August. The goal was to help bring uniformity to procedures and policies needing to be created for each school district. During the meeting, local specialists in epidemiology and pediatric doctors provided advice and guidance on creating a comprehensive health and safety plan for the return to school.
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Covid-19: Mental Health

Covid-19: Mental Health

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In response to the pandemic, BCET helped orchestrate a mental health professional development session for school district administrators. One of districts' greatest challenges, lately, has been the mental health of their students, staff and faculty. Jill Perry, MS, NCC, LPC, CAADC, SAP, is the founder of JP Counseling with over 20 years of experienceas a counselor and leader in the field. The half-day session presented information about the current and developing mental health crisis created by the pandemic. The presenter, Jill Perry, a licensed therapist and professional speaker addressed the issues and how best to provide support to faculty, students and their families.
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