Charter School Health OrientationDecember 15, 2013
Christina K Minard, M.S.
North Carolina Demographics
1.5 million public school student in North Carolina (includes Charter School students)
180 thousand school personnel
115 school systems
2735 schools
Graduation Rates in North Carolina
5,0525,357
4,875 4,7524,342 4,221
7,3947,839
7,234 7,1056,604 6,380
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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Juveniles Admissions
Detention Center AdmissionsSince 2005, admissions to detention have declined 14%.
Youth Development Center - Commitments
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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
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Since 2000, YDC commitments have declined 63%
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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
2000-2010 Delinquency RateNC’s juvenile delinquency rate is at an all-time low
*Delinquency rate is defined as delinquent complaints received per 1,000 youth ages 6-15
Mental / Emotional Disorders
Asthma
Food Allergy
Seizure
Hearing Loss
Vision Deficiencies
Obesity
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Teen Pregnancy
Tobacco Use
Threatened by Weapon
Access to Health Care
Mental/Emotional Disorders(22 percent)
2012 Update
Students with Mental Health Issues
The chart below shows the number of students with a known diagnosis as reported by school nurses from the N.C. Annual Report of School Health Services.
Elementary Middle High Total
2010-11 Mental Health Issues
4,880 3,502 4,521 12,903
2011-2012Mental Health Issues
5,111 3,530 4,038 12,679
NC Students with known suicide attempts and deaths 2010-2012
Overview of NC Youth Suicides 2003-2012
Source: NC Child Fatality Prevention Team. Data: NC Residents 17 years of age and younger.
270 Deaths in 10 years Sex
Male: 203 (75%) Female: 67 (25%)
Race Asian: 4 Black: 49 (18%) Native American: 3 White: 197 (73%) Biracial: 2 Unknown: 15
Ethnicity Hispanic: 19 (7%)
NC Youth Suicides by Age Group 2003 - 2012
Source: NC Child Fatality Prevention Team. NC Residents 17 years of age and younger.
Intervention Makes a Difference
44% of high school drop-outs have documented behavioral health issues
With collaborative intervention from school site team:School CounselorsSchool Health educatorsSchool NursesSchool PsychologistsSchool Resource OfficersSchool Social WorkersSchool Administrators, Faculty, Staff
69% improvement in academic endeavors
Online Professional Development Modules
Online Professional Development Modules
Understanding Student Behavior in the Classroom 6th thru 12th grade students
Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom Pre-K thru 5th grade students
School Resource Officers in Schools Pre-K thru 12th grade students
Modules are currently being adapted to facilitated modules per request of school districts in our state
Understanding Student Behavior in the Classroom
Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom
Introduction and Purpose Introduction and Purpose
Scope of Behavioral Health Concerns Scope of Behavioral Health Concerns in Early Grades
Behavioral Health Concerns and Symptoms Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Trauma Statistics and Information Understanding Social and Emotional Development
Substance Abuse Positive Self-Esteem / Enhancing Self-Esteem
High School Students and Gambling What is Self-Efficacy? / Self-Efficacy Development
Tips for Talking with Teens Classroom Environments
Strategies for Improving Academic Achievement Challenging Behaviors in Young Students
Empower Students to Manage Their Own Behavior Classroom Interventions
Anxiety, Depression, or Self-Esteem Issues Bullying Prevention and Intervention at Schools
Working with Families When to Involve Law Enforcement with Young Students
Youth Suicide Prevention – Signs and Symptoms Children and Grief
Students of Military Families Early Childhood Trauma / Trauma Strategies
Teens and Foster Care Youth Suicide and Prevention
Students and Homelessness Substance Abuse and Young Students
When to Involve the School Resource Officer Students of Military Families
Types of Student Crimes and Consequences Young Students in Foster Care and Homelessness
Professional and Community Resources Professional and Community Resources
Role of School Counselor, Nurse, Psychologist, Resource Officer, and Social Worker Role of School Counselor, Nurse, Psychologist, Resource Officer, and Social Worker
Printable CEU Certificate Printable CEU Certificate
Understanding Student Behaviorin the Classroom
Teacher’s Guide2012
Understanding Young Student Behavior In the Classroom
Teacher’s Guide2012
Teacher Guides
Access to the Modules
Access the Modules (No cost to school system or user)Log into https://center.ncsu.edu/nc/ Create an accountAuthenticate your accountLog into https://center.ncsu.edu/nc/In Course Search box type: Understanding Student Behavior and click Search.
Understanding Young Student Behavior in the Classroom (PreK-5th Grade) Understanding Student Behavior in the Classroom (6th – 12th Grade)
Click on module title to be automatically enrolled
Contact Information
Christina K. Minard, MSAllied Health ConsultantNC Department of Public [email protected]
DeLea Payne, Ed.S.Education Consultant, Special Projects Educator Effectiveness NC Department of Public [email protected]