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Supporting Students Who Are Worried and Anxious: Practical Tools for the Classroom
As students and teachers prepare for the upcoming school year, school communities will be adjusting to significant anxiety, stress, and trauma experiences. Dr. John Piacentini from the https://carescenter.ucla.edu discusses how teachers, parents/caregivers, and students can learn to identify and respond to anxiety symptoms and provide strategies to help combat stress in students. Recorded on: 7/30/2020
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.
The Science of Self-Regulation: Understanding Development and Supporting Growth
Join Dr. Jennie Grammer for an engaging session on the science of self-regulation——how we manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors across childhood and adolescence. Drawing on research from neuroscience, education, and developmental psychology, this talk will unpack the building blocks of self-regulation, including executive functions, emotion regulation, and behavior. Dr. Grammer will explore how these skills develop over time, how they’re shaped by context and individual differences, and why they matter for learning, behavior, and well-being. Participants will leave with practical insights into how to support ...
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."
Elementary School Student Mental Health Student Slides Handout
For elementary 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."
Elementary School Student Mental Health Activity Worksheet
For elementary 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."
Elementary School Student Mental Health Activity Guide
For elementary 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."
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.
Mythbusters: Introduction
This introductory video in the Mythbusters series explores what neuromyths are—common misconceptions about the brain and learning—and why they persist in education. Viewers will learn how these myths take hold, from oversimplified media headlines to well-meaning but misguided training, and why they can be harmful in the classroom. Most importantly, the video shows how research in neuroscience and education can help dispel these myths, empowering educators to make informed, evidence-based decisions that truly support student learning. Produced by Sue Bin Lee and Andy Taing.
Early Language Development
This course provides a comprehensive, research-based introduction to how children develop language from birth to age eight, with a focus on both comprehension and production. Participants will explore the five core components of language—phonology, semantics, morphology, syntax, and pragmatics—as well as the brain systems that support them. The course highlights developmental milestones, individual variability (including bilingualism and neurodivergence), and the powerful role of environmental input in shaping language skills. Through accessible explanations, video demonstrations, and evidence-based classroom strategies, this course equips educators and caregivers with ...
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 ...
Language Equity Among Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood Classrooms: Lessons from a Research Practice Partnership
California’s early elementary classrooms include significant numbers of children raised in multilingual environments. Multilingual learners face inequitable access to linguistically rich instruction, resulting in persistent disparities in language abilities and overrepresentation in special education. Teachers, administrators, parents, and policy makers are seeking effective ways to reduce achievement gaps and more equitably support learning and development for multilingual learners in monolingual classrooms. This session explores the experiences of young multilingual learners in California’s public school classrooms to identify research-based pedagogy and classroom practices that can effectively create more equitable ...
UC|CSU Collaborative Summer 2025 Webinar Series
This summer speaker series highlights the power of developmentally appropriate practices in fostering self-regulation—the foundation of students’ learning, relationships, and well-being. Self-regulation skills, including managing attention, emotions, and behavior, develop over time and require intentional support through environments that are responsive to students. Across three sessions, we’ll explore the science of self-regulation, and how educators can create classroom and school conditions that align with how children grow, learn, and thrive. Topics will include the developmental roots of self-regulation, the role of adult language and co-regulation, ...
Recess for All: Promoting Social and Emotional Growth Through Evidence-Based Interventions
California’s recent legislation protecting recess for all children marks a crucial step in promoting children’s health and well-being. Recess is more than just a break from academics—it is a vital opportunity for social and emotional development, self-regulation, and peer relations. For children with disabilities, recess is as important as classroom learning, providing a natural setting where targeted interventions can support social, emotional, and behavioral growth. This talk will explore Remaking Recess and other evidence-based social skills interventions that have been successfully implemented in public schools. ...
Early Childhood and Dyslexia: Language and Literacy Development in Young Diverse Learners
This module focuses on the early language and literacy development of diverse young children and provides an overview of early markers of potential difficulties with literacy. The module provides both specific recommendations for classroom and home-based instruction, as well as resources for educators and parents. An important premise is that an understanding of the multifactorial risk and resilience model of dyslexia can help teachers break the cycle of academic and socio-emotional failure that is prevalent among underserved and educationally marginalized populations, particularly culturally and linguistically ...
Research Brief: Strengthening K-12 Cellphone Policies to Support Student Learning and Well-Being: Research-Based Guidance for U.S. Education Leaders
Cellphones have become part of students’ daily lives—powerful tools for learning, connection, and self-expression. At the same time, their use in schools can raise concerns around attention, stress, and safety. With more U.S. states moving toward regulation, education leaders have both a challenge and an opportunity to develop school cellphone policies that promote healthy, equitable, and effective technology use. This research brief translates developmental science and policy trends into evidence-based recommendations for K-12 leaders to support focused learning, healthy digital habits, and safer school environments.
Early Brain Development
This course offers an in-depth exploration of early brain development, focusing on how biology and experience shape learning in the first eight years of life. Educators will learn how neural systems, critical and sensitive periods, and experience-dependent development influence children’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral growth. Drawing on neuroscience, developmental theory, and classroom-based practice, the course empowers educators to recognize how everyday interactions—through language, play, relationships, and routines—shape the brain. Participants will explore the functions and trajectories of different brain regions, the impact of early life ...
Mythbusters: Math Anxiety
Is math anxiety just a lack of confidence or effort? This video explains the cognitive and emotional roots of math anxiety, separating myth from fact. Viewers will learn how anxiety affects the brain during problem-solving and what educators can do to help students build a more positive, resilient relationship with math. Produced by Sue Bin Lee and Andy Taing.
Language, Literacy, and Dyslexia Series
The Language, Literacy, and Dyslexia series supports the literacy development of a wide range of learners, including those with dyslexia, within the context of today’s diverse communities, families, and student populations. Course content, developed by a multidisciplinary team of teacher educators, reading researchers, and neuroscientists reflects the most current evidence-based educational practices. Courses are aligned with the California Dyslexia Guidelines and Literacy Standard 7 Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs). Each course includes an extensive collection of relevant readings, resources, and references.