At-Risk For Elementary School Educators

The goal of At-Risk for Elementary School Educators is to improve student wellness and school safety.

Learning objectives:

• Increase knowledge and awareness about children's mental health
• Identify warning signs of psychological distress
• Lead conversations with a student and a parent to lay the groundwork for referral and collaboration
• Discuss concerns about students with parents
• Encourage our students to open up and motivate their parents to access support
• Understand your school's specific support services and availability

This simulation has been accepted for review by SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP). Studies show that it results in (1) statistically significant increases in mental health skills that remain significant at a 3-month follow-up point, and (2) statistically significant increases in the number of students that educators connect with, discuss concerns, and if necessary, refer to support.

A longitudinal study with over 18,000 teachers and staff found that:

• A 54% average increase in the number of students with whom participants approached to discuss the signs of psychological distress within three months following the simulation
• A 70% average increase in the number of parents with whom participants approached to discuss concerns about the signs of psychological distress their child is exhibiting within three months following the simulation
• 98% would rate the simulation as good, very good, or excellent
• 98% think that all educators in their school should take the simulation
• 96% said it was based on scenarios relevant to their work with students

Users receive customized feedback based on their in-simulation choices.

The simulation is available online 24/7. Users are asked to complete pre-, post-, and 3-month follow up surveys to assess changes in skills. Attitudes, and behavior. Upon completion, users receive a certificate of completion.  Clients have access to usage reports and evaluation data via the Kognito client portal.