School re-Entry Plan

Social / Emotional Considerations

We at Ketterer Consultants are deeply concerned regarding students’ responses to the COVID-19 crisis and the subsequent school closures. Unfortunately, we predict that some students may have increased behavioral and social difficulties when we return to school. In response, we have developed training opportunities for educators and administrators that address:

• Understanding the psychological strains of working with students online (Why is it so tiring?)

• Understanding the dynamics of the student-teacher relationship

• Developing school-wide systems of support

• Enhancing students’ sense of belonging

• Developing school routines and rituals

• Reducing student loneliness and isolation

• Applying evidence-based approaches to reducing anger and violence