Grand Island Public Schools champions accessible mental health support for all. 

By tailoring education to meet the diverse needs of students, every student benefits from an equitable learning experience. 

 

"At the heart of my vision is to provide each student with a learning experience that's both personalized and customized."

Explore three key strategies Dr. Stephens has implemented in several districts to advance personalization in education and bridge the equity gap:

Tip 1:

Inclusive Reflection Days

Invite staff, parents, community members, and students to participate in "Why do we do this?" days. This initiative encourages school communities to critically assess their practices. If you find a practice that doesn't align with your learning objectives or values, question its necessity. This approach sparks meaningful conversations and opens doors to reevaluate and potentially change long-standing methods that may no longer serve your educational mission. 

Tip 2:

Defining Your North Star

The creation of a "Profile of a Learner" guides our collective vision. This profile outlines the key skills and attributes we aspire to develop in our students—and ourselves, including staff, families, and community members. By embodying traits like collaboration, innovation, communication, and problem-solving, we direct our efforts toward nurturing these qualities, shaping our actions and decisions around these pivotal areas.

Tip 3:

Partner with Care Solace

Provide a personalized solution for mental health support, empowering student voice and choice. By offering both human-based and technology-assisted pathways to care, Care Solace provides agency to students, staff, and families, to choose a pathway that works best for them, increasing engagement and ownership.

Care Solace provides equitable access to care to more than 900+ school districts nationwide

 

We work alongside school districts like Grand Island Public Schools to quickly connect students, staff, and their families to mental health and substance use providers. 

With Care Solace, school districts can support equitable access to care — regardless of language, insurance coverage, or severity of need. Connect with us to learn more about how Care Solace can help your community find the right care at the right time.

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