How can we prepare to meet every child’s needs as they return to school? We spoke with National School Psychologist of the Year, Chandrai Jackson-Saunders to learn how schools can set children up for success and how families can help by focusing on the whole child. She offers concrete strategies school communities should implement to meet the variety of needs children will have in the wake of the pandemic.

Resources:

• The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has lots of resources available about the return to school, as well as family resources designed to help families like yours!
• Get even more back to school resources from our partners at Child Mind Institute.
• As your children return to school, if you’re wondering whether they are just a bit behind or may be struggling with a learning difference, check out Understood.org’s Take Note tools.
• Learn more about our expert guest at cjsaunders.org.
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