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American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) / Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for foreign language teachers
Professional Associations
ExpandBRIDGE-RI, the home of MTSS in RI, is designed to increase school and district implementation of MTSS and evidence-based practices with fidelity by providing resources and effective learning opportunities for educators.
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) has been a leader of the SEL movement since first introducing the term more than two decades ago.
Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP)
Professional Associations
ExpandInternational Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA)
Professional Associations
ExpandThe School Counselor Resource Hub has a variety of resources available in the three domains (Academic, Career, and Social-Emotional).
Mental Health America advances the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service.
The MHTTC Network offers a variety of mental health resources for professional development.
The Rhode Island NASW Chapter is dedicated to providing services which promotes civil rights, social and economic justice for all Rhode Islanders, the profession, our members and the people they service.
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is a professional association representing more than 25,000 school psychologists, graduate students, and related professionals throughout the United States and an additional 25 countries worldwide. As the world's largest organization of school psychologists, NASP works to advance effective practices to improve students' learning, behavior, and mental health.
The National Center for School Mental Health has resources on comprehensive school mental health systems.
The National Education Association of RI: A labor union and professional organization.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. When implemented with fidelity, PBIS improves social emotional competence, academic success, and school climate. It also improves teacher health and wellbeing. It is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable and safe learning environments where everyone thrives.
Pure Edge is a free educator wellness resource focused on social emotional learning and mindfulness.
The Equity Institute’s Re*generation meetups are monthly convenings that focus on amplifying the stories and work of Black, Indigenous, Latino/x/e, Southeast Asians, and People of Color. Our space centers our people and provides opportunities to make meaningful connections, build relationships, and share knowledge.
As the adults in schools, how do we care for our own well-being so that we can show up as our best selves for our students in these times of change and uncertainty? All preK-12 and afterschool program staff in Rhode Island have the opportunity to take "Social and Emotional Learning in Times of Uncertainty and Stress: Research-Based Strategies." This course is delivered by leading experts in the fields of psychology, education, and research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and available on a rolling basis. There is no course fee.
Rhode Island School Counselor Association works to increase the capacity of school counselors through professional development.
Rhode Island Teacher Housing Grants
ExpandThe SHAPE System is a free school mental health quality assessment that offers resources to run a comprehensive school mental health program.
Explore the following financial support and resources to help you on your pathway to become an educator.
CEEDAR and the State of Rhode Island are joining forces to bring educator preparation resources and abilities to the next level. Explore this site to find out more about the individual stakeholders and agencies involved, as well as how these entities are coming toward a united, shared goal.
The Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals
Learn more about suicide prevention and supporting youth mental health at The Trevor Project.