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 Reopening Schools Guidelines

Social-Emotional Supports

Supporting All Students (Especially Vulnerable Populations)

The pandemic and school closures have had an impact on families and communities. It's especially important during this time to consider the needs of our most vulnerable students, as school closures have disproportionately impacted this population. As RUSD schools reopen for learning, teachers and administrators recognize that monitoring students' mental health and social and emotional well-being is critical. Teachers will reach out to students and families as needed, but specific outreach of foster youth and homeless students will be made by teachers and counselors. Monitoring and social-emotional lessons are built into the weekly schedules on Mondays for distance and in-person learning opportunities. Each site has developed its own SEL resource and lessons that will be used weekly in classroom meetings. Professional learning for SEL was provided to staff before the school year began as part of five days of training. The RUSD SEL Task Force developed a 3 tiered document with supports for students and staff as resources for the school year and beyond.

Staff Supports

Employee Assistance Program Resources for Staff

Through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), there are resources available to all staff in need of mental health services related to stress, anxiety, and depression as well as workplace concerns, substance abuse issues, and parenting or family needs. Staff members, please contact your school site or department administrator, or the Human Resources Office for more information on EAP.

Staying Resilient During COVID-19: Staff Resources

Teachers aren't the only ones who benefit from a focus on resilience. Principals, administrators, superintendents, student service staff, coaches, para-professionals, and others who form the school community contribute to the decisive elements that influence a school that is thriving. The RUSD SEL Task  Force developed a 3 tiered document that contains resources for staff across the district from The Alliance for a Healthier Generation that provides short videos to support adults with resilience during these unprecedented times.

Family Outreach and Services

Parent Outreach

Peer Connections

Teen Guide to Mental Health and Wellness

The Teen Guide to Mental Health and Wellness was created specifically to provide youth with the necessary resources to seek support, guidance, and information in critical issues that may be directly affecting them, a friend, or a peer. The hotlines are staffed with professionals that are trained to assess and provide relevant assistance in the respective areas. The guide is available in both English and Spanish and is appropriate for middle and high school students.


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