Region One Counselor Newsletter

August 2022

Welcome Back Counselors!

We hope you had a restful summer, and you are recharged and excited about the new school year! There is a feeling of hope and excitement as we look ahead towards the future. Region One is here to continue to support you with hope-filled leadership, and professional learning opportunities throughout the year.

As the saying goes, we are stronger together.

HAVE A GREAT YEAR!

Your Region One Counseling Team

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Region One is proud to partner w/Ashley Pediatrics & other entities for Back-to-School Bash '22!

August 6th 2022

9:00am-1:00pm

Region One Education Service Center

1900 W Schunior Edinburg TX

Backpack & school supply giveaways. Available while supplies last.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

The National Suicide Prevention Line 988 is now active across the United States!

Starting July 16h The National Suicide Prevention Line is changing! The once 11-digit number is now shortened to three digits 9-8-8. When people call or text #988 they will be connected to trained counselors with the lifeline network. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
A Suicide Prevention Newsletter

The State Suicide Prevention Team is excited to release the first edition of this quarterly newsletter. This platform will provide updates on suicide prevention initiatives happening at HHSC and the state.

SEL4TX

A statewide virtual conference on SEL
Overhead view shows how Rich Strike pulled off the impossible at 2022 Kentucky Derby | NBC Sports

Did you watch the Kentucky Derby this Year?

Rich Strike, the 2022 Kentucky Derby winning horse!


1. Not the best starting position

2. Not the biggest or best horse

3. Only made it into the race because another horse scratched

4. A $30,000 horse and won against many multi million dollar horses


Remind your students this year that it’s not always about having the best of everything or being the biggest and favored. It’s about the size of heart and dedication to win and excel in everything you do!

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Mental Health America MHA TOOLKIT

Great printouts with topics such as "What Can I Do When I am Afraid" and "Dealing with Tough Situations."

CCMR

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TEA

This database was created in response to Senate Bill 11 from the 86th Texas Legislature, which required the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to develop a rubric for Education Service Centers (ESCs) to use in identifying resources that are available to schools in their respective regions, along with a list of statewide resources available to school districts to address the mental health of students.
Child Abuse, Family/Dating Violence & Human Trafficking

TEA's Frequently Asked Questions on Child Abuse, Family Violence, Dating Violence, and Human Trafficking

School Safety Requirements and Information Fall 2022

TxSSC and TEA released the Required School Safety Action Steps This Summer TAA that outlines immediate steps that school systems are required to take to support the safety and security of public schools.

Health Education

Health education standards may be found at TEKS for Health Education 19 TAC Chapter 115. Website includes: Child Abuse, Dating Violence, Family Violence and Human Trafficking FAQ School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) FAQ



Further TEA FAQs and information concerning Human Sexuality are being reviewed by TEA Legal and should be posted on the TEA Health Education web page.

Texas School Mental Health Website

The Texas School Mental Health website strives to provide districts and campuses with the resources and tools needed to develop a comprehensive school mental health system.