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Standing Together: Resources for Grades TK-12 (English & Español)
This collection offers English and Spanish resources to equip students, educators, and families with research-based strategies to keep young people who are neurodivergent safe from bullying.
Unidos: Orgullosamente diferentes, nunca solos (Kit de herramientas 6-12)
El kit de herramientas para los grados 6 a 12 incluye videos y recursos descargables diseñados para padres y educadores de estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria. Si bien se incluyen materiales aptos para adolescentes, este kit está pensado para ustedes: los adultos que guían, enseñan y apoyan a los jóvenes. Los recursos descargables están adaptados por separado para educadores, padres y los propios adolescentes, de modo que puedan utilizar lo que necesiten y compartir lo que resulte apropiado. El acoso escolar (bullying) adopta formas diferentes en ...
Standing Together: Bullying Prevention and Response Toolkit Supporting Children and Teens Who Are Neurodivergent
The Standing Together: Bullying Prevention and Response Toolkit Supporting Children and Teens Who Are Neurodivergent video series and resources explore what bullying looks like, what neurodiversity means, and how a child's brain and behavioral development can influence bullying situations across grade levels. Importantly, the toolkit goes beyond identifying problems—it offers practical solutions and prevention strategies that educators, parents, and caregivers can implement to create safer, more inclusive environments.
Unidos: Recursos para los grados 6-12 (Español)
Esta colección ofrece recursos para dotar a estudiantes de 6.º a 12.º grado, educadores y familias de estrategias basadas en la investigación para proteger a los jóvenes neurodivergentes del acoso escolar.
Standing Together: Resources for Grades 6-12 (English)
This collection offers resources to equip grade 6-12 students, educators, and families with research-based strategies to keep young people who are neurodivergent safe from bullying.
Supporting Written Expression in Diverse Learners: A Developmental Perspective PK-Adulthood
This module presents characteristics of writing in diverse learners from the preschool years through adulthood. Effective assessment and instructional practices are described for learners who may or may not be at risk for reading difficulties, such as dyslexia. Throughout this module, writing is not only conceptualized as a powerful reflection of reading, but an extraordinary contribution to its development over time. TPEs Addressed: TPE 7.1 - Plan and Implement Evidence-based Literacy Instruction (Appropriate to children’s age, grade, development) TPE 7.2 - Plan and Implement Evidence-based Literacy Instruction (UDL, ...
Unidos por los adolescentes que son neurodivergentes (Grados 6-12)
Video 4 de la serie «Standing Together» para los grados 6 a 12. Al relacionar lo que sabemos de la ciencia del desarrollo con las rutinas cotidianas en la escuela y en casa, este curso ayuda a los adultos a volverse aliados sólidos. Juntos, podemos crear escuelas y comunidades inclusivas donde cada adolescente sienta un sentido de pertenencia, seguridad y conexión, y pueda participar completamente en el aprendizaje.
Cómo manejar el bullying de adolescentes que son neurodivergentes (Grados 6-12)
Video 3 de la serie «Standing Together» para los grados 6 a 12. En este video, también aprenderá estrategias prácticas y basadas en la investigación para apoyar a los adolescentes neurodivergentes, ya sea que sean blanco de bullying o lo presencian.
Bullying y ser blanco de bullying: Cómo es y por qué hace daño en la adolescencia (Grados 6-12)
Video 2 de la serie «Standing Together» para los grados 6 a 12. En este video, analizaremos las señales de advertencia del acoso escolar, los efectos a corto y largo plazo en el cerebro y el cuerpo en desarrollo, y por qué la escuela media y la secundaria es un momento importante para tratar estos problemas.
Bullying y neurodiversidad: Una introducción (Grados 6-12)
Video 1 de la serie «Standing Together» para los grados 6 a 12. En este video introductorio, exploraremos cómo es el bullying, qué significa la neurodiversidad y cómo el desarrollo cerebral y conductual de un adolescente puede influir en las situaciones de bullying.
Unidos: Serie de videos para los grados 6-12 (Español)
Este curso ayuda a estudiantes, familias y comunidades escolares a entender y tratar el bullying y la neurodiversidad en la escuela media y la secundaria, desde sexto hasta duodécimo grado. El bullying puede ser abrumador para cualquier adolescente. Puede afectar sus emociones, su aprendizaje y su sensación de seguridad. Para los estudiantes neurodivergentes, o percibidos como neurodivergentes, las diferencias en la manera en que aprenden, se comunican, se mueven o interactúan pueden aumentar su riesgo de ser blanco de bullying. En este serie de videos, exploraremos cómo ...
Standing Together for Teens Who are Neurodivergent (Grades 6-12)
Video 4 in the Standing Together Series for Grades 6-12. By connecting what we know from developmental science to everyday routines at school and home, this video helps adults become strong allies. Together, we can create inclusive schools and communities where every teen feels a sense of belonging, safety, and connection — and can fully engage in learning.
How to Handle Bullying of Teens Who Are Neurodivergent (Grades 6-12)
Video 3 in the Standing Together Series for Grades 6-12. In this section, you will learn practical, research-based strategies to support teens who are neurodivergent — whether they are experiencing bullying or witnessing it.
Bullying and Being Bullied: What It Looks Like and Why It Hurts in Adolescence (Grades 6-12)
Video 2 in the Standing Together Series for Grades 6-12. In this section, we will look at the warning signs of bullying, the short- and long-term impacts on the developing brain and body, and why middle and high school is an important time to address these issues.
Bullying and Neurodiversity: An Introduction (Grades 6-12)
Video 1 in the Standing Together Series for Grades 6-12. In this introduction, we will explore what bullying looks like, what neurodiversity means, and how a teen’s brain and behavioral development can influence bullying situations.
Standing Together: Video Series for Grades 6-12 (English)
This video series helps students, families, and school communities understand and address bullying and neurodiversity in middle and high school, from sixth through twelfth grade (Grades 6-12). Bullying can be overwhelming for any teen. It can affect their emotions, their learning, and their sense of safety. For students who are neurodivergent, differences in how they learn, communicate, move, or interact can increase their risk of being bullied. In this video series, we will explore what bullying looks like, what neurodiversity means, and how a teen’s brain ...
Standing Together: Proudly Different, Never Alone (Toolkit for Grades 6-12)
The grades 6–12 toolkit includes videos and downloadable resources designed for parents and educators of middle and high school students. While teen-friendly materials are included, this toolkit is built for you — the adults who guide, teach, and support adolescents. Downloadable resources are tailored separately for educators, parents, and teens themselves, so you can use what you need and share what's appropriate. Bullying looks different in middle and high school. It can be social, digital, verbal, or physical; and for teens with neurodivergence, or those perceived ...
Standing Together: Bullying Prevention and Response Toolkit Supporting Children and Teens Who Are Neurodivergent
Bullying can be overwhelming for any child or teen. It can affect their emotions, their learning, and their sense of safety. For students who are neurodivergent, or perceived as neurodivergent, differences in how they learn, communicate, move, or interact can increase their risk of being bullied. This toolkit includes a video series and set of resources to explore what bullying looks like, what neurodiversity means, and how a child’s brain and behavioral development can influence bullying situations across grade levels. We look at the warning signs, ...
High School Student Mental Health Student Slides Handout
For high school students - A PDF of student-specific Powerpoint slides corresponding with the activities/exercises included in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." Related handouts are linked below in "Related Items."
High School Student Mental Health Activity Worksheet
For high school students - Worksheet corresponding with the activities/exercises included in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." Related handouts are linked below in "Related Items."
High School Student Mental Health Activity Guide
For high school students - Teacher and student slides with multiple activities and exercises to help students learn about coping skills and other tools that help them build resiliency. Instructions and suggested script for teachers are included in the document. Further instructions (and handouts for other school ages) can be found in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." The Worksheet and Student Slides are linked below in "Related Items."
Middle School Student Mental Health Student Slides Handout
For middle school students - A PDF of student-specific Powerpoint slides corresponding with the activities/exercises included in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." Related handouts are linked below in "Related Items."
Middle School Student Mental Health Activity Worksheet
For middle school students - Printable tool corresponding with the activities/exercises included in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." Related handouts are linked below in "Related Items."
Middle School Student Mental Health Activity Guide
For middle school students - Teacher and student slides with multiple activities and exercises to help students learn about coping skills and other tools that help them build resiliency. Instructions and suggested script for teachers are included in the document. Further instructions (and handouts for other school ages) can be found in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." The Worksheet and Student Slides are linked below in "Related Items."
Introduction to Digital Citizenship for Middle and High School Educators
Join Common Sense Education and the UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence for this 30-minute interactive workshop as we explore activities to support educators who are helping middle and high school students navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital world. We'll highlight lessons that focus on self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills, and digital wellbeing. You'll leave with resources to help you lead meaningful conversations with students and parents about working through the challenges that come with living in an ever-connected world.
Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) School Based Community Access Platform (SBCAP) program created a mental health activity guide for teachers to use in classrooms. This guide was created to provide teachers with several activities that will equip students with coping skills, in an effort to support their resiliency.
Effective Communication in the Classroom
A critical aspect of adolescent social development is the ability to effectively communicate with peers, teachers, and family members. Use this handout in class to introduce students to effective communication skills, including reflecting openly, making clarifying statements, and asking for more information when needed.
Digital Wellbeing for Youth
As the world continues to become increasingly more digital, it can be hard to navigate the opportunities and challenges of being online. This is especially true for children and teens who use social media and online entertainment more than any other previous generation. This collection was designed to help explore the impact of social media on youth mental health, how to talk to young people about staying safe online, and support for engaging in honest, open dialogues about the risks and benefits of social media.
Mythbusters: Teens and Social Media
Are social media apps “rewiring” teenagers’ brains for the worse? This video unpacks myths and facts about adolescent brain development and digital media use. We explore what the research says about social media’s impact on mental health, attention, and social connection—offering a more balanced, research-informed perspective. Produced by Sue Bin Lee and Andy Taing.
Rethinking School Phone Policies: Supporting Student Learning and Health through Developmental Science
With a wave of new cell phone policies sweeping across California schools, educators, education leaders, and families are navigating big questions about how digital habits shape students’ development. This session explores the intersection of digital habits and self-regulation, with a focus on how constant connectivity can impact students’ ability to manage attention, emotions, and social interactions. Grounded in the neuroscience of adolescent development, Dr. Kathy Do will share research on how cell phone use affects students’ self-regulation and well-being. Dr. Joe Bishop will then highlight ...