Chronic absenteeism has been elevated in importance since 36 states have identified it as part of their state Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plans. This provides a window of opportunity for school nurses to illustrate their value in schools. This course was originally presented at Virtual NASN2020 and is now available in the NASN Learning Center. Learn more or enroll in A School Nurse-Led Initiative to Address Chronic Absenteeism.

Experience mini bursts of learning from a variety of dynamic speakers on how they are incorporating the Framework in their practice. Hear how they have used the practice model to address the current COVID‐19 situation in their schools, districts and states. This course was originally presented at Virtual NASN2020 and is now available in the NASN Learning Center.

Halloween is almost here, and it can be one of the trickiest days of the year for children with food allergies. Help families create safe trick-or-treating options for children with food allergies, and for all children during this time of COVID-19.

Every year, millions of children look forward to Halloween – planning their costumes and anticipating loads of candy. But FoodAllergyFARE reminds us that children with food allergies and their parents must approach Halloween with caution and diligent label-reading!

Getting an annual flu vaccine is more important than ever this fall. #FightFlu by getting vaccinated today. During the month of October, use #BooToTheFlu to encourage those in your school community to get their flu vaccine by Halloween.

The rarely-talked-about medical condition of extreme, uncontrollable sweating is called hyperhidrosis (Hh) and it impacts 4.8% of the global population, yet 95% of Hh sufferers say their sweating is not resolved. November is #HhAwarenessMonth, and the International Hyperhidrosis Society has materials available to share with your school community.

Educators tend to have good intentions and work overtime to meet the needs of their students. However, due to pressures and critiques inside and outside of education, they may forget fundamental imperatives that can propel or stifle learning opportunities in schools and classrooms. This presentation will focus on five imperatives necessary to build and cultivate justice in schools for mental health.

Join REL West, the Region 15 Comprehensive Center, and the Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety for a free webinar and panel discussion on the interrelationships among race equity mindsets, social and emotional well-being, and outcomes for Black, Latinx, and other students of color.

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