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Tips for School Counselors
To Provide Supplies for Schools Serving Students Displaced by Katrina
Many schools are accepting students who cannot attend their own schools because of Hurricane Katrina. If your school is serving students displaced by the hurricane and if you need books, clothes, or other supplies, go to http://www.ed.gov/news/hurricane/school-form.html;
please state what you need. The name of your school, its address, and what you need will be posted on the What Schools Need page. http://www.ed.gov/news/hurricane/school-needs.html
If you are a company or organization that is looking to send books, clothes, or other supplies to a school serving students displaced by Hurricane Katrina, go tohttp://www.ed.gov/news/hurricane/org-form.html please state what supplies you can provide. The supplies you can provide, along with your organization's name and contact information, will be posted on the What Organizations Are Offering Schools page – http://www.ed.gov/news/hurricane/org-offers.html
Resources
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/
Crisis Management Institute
http://www.cmionline.org/
Helping Children Cope with Hurricane Katrina
Guidelines for Helping Youth in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
When Hurricane-Displaced Children Go To School
Tips for School Counselors
Tips for Parents
Tips for Teachers
Tips for Adminstrators
Casey Journalism Center
http://www.cjc.umd.edu/jcommunity/articles/Frerking_9.1.htm
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, getting displaced children back
to school is essential to their long-term academic success and emotional recovery. Experts say high rates of poverty among these children may complicate an already challenging situation. See "Post-Katrina Classrooms" by CJC Executive Director Beth Frerking.
Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/news/hurricane/index.html
When Terrible Things Happen: A Parent's Guide to Talking with Their Children
http://www.nspra.org/jjpibooklet.htm.
This is a booklet from the American Academy of Pediatrics and Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Institute that offers insights and tips. Examples: Infants and toddlers (zero-three years of age) cannot understand how a crisis or a loss has changed their environment. But they can recognize and respond to changes in adult behavior. The best advice for infants and toddlers is to keep a routine and resume normal activities. Pre-school children (three-five years) may not talk about their feelings openly. Talking while playing games may help children express their thoughts. School-aged children (five-12 years) have more understanding of how and why things happen and will want to ask questions. Parents can help by talking, listening and answering questions with honesty and directness. To view the full booklet, go to
CDC -Disaster Mental Health Primer: Key Principles, Issues and Questions
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/primer.asp
Children, Stress, and Natural Disasters - Univeristy of Illinois
http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~disaster/teacher/teacher.html
Resources to Help Cope with Natural and Other Disasters - American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org/
Hurricane Katrina: The School Impact - Education Week
http://www.edweek.org/ew/collections/hurricane-katrina/index.html
When Calamity Invades the Classroom - Edutopia
http://www.edutopia.org/1343
National Association of School Psychologists
http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/crisismain.html?CFID=1288899&CFTOKEN=65657334
Enrollment of Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina
http://www.doe.mass.edu/news/news.asp?id=2545
Education Officials Continue Enrollment Efforts
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/comm/pr.asp?PR=639
After the Storm
This is a guide to the help children cope with the psychological effects of a hurricane.
http://www.7-dippity.com/other/op_storm.html
Red Cross Programs and Courses for Parents, Teachers, and Youth Services Organizations
http://www.redcross.org/services/youth/0,1082,0_417_,00.html
American Red Cross: Masters of Disaster- Facing Fear
http://www.redcross.org/disaster/masters/facingfear/
Housing Opportunities for Katrina Survivors
http://www.katrinahousing.org/
Kids Peace
http://www.kidspeace.org/hurricanekatrina.htm
Sesame Workshop - Weathering the Storm
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/hurricane-katrina/
Society for College and University Planning
http://www.scup.org/knowledge/katrina/#offers
The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
http://www.naicu.edu/KatrinaEfforts.shtml
The Chronicle of Higher Education
http://chronicle.com/jobs/forums/list.php?f=19
Children, Stress, and Natural Disasters
http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~disaster/teacher/teacher.html
FEMA for Kids
http://www.fema.gov/kids/
NIMH: Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/violence.cfm
US Department of Emergency Planning
http://www.ed.gov/emergencyplan/
The Youngest Victims: Disaster Preparedness to Meet Children’s Needs
http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/disaster_preparedness.htm
The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children
http://www.tlcinst.org/
Across Nation, Storm Victims Crowd Schools – NY Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/07/national/nationalspecial/07child.html?ex=1126756800&en=0a356aa37000e47c&ei=5070&emc=eta1
Childhood Traumatic Grief Educational Materials for School Personnel
http://www.nctsnet.org/nccts/nav.do?pid=ctr_type_traumatic
This guide does not call for educators to take responsibility for providing therapy for children with traumatic grief. That task falls to qualified mental health professionals. School personnel, however, play important roles in observing children, understanding how to create a supportive school environment, and knowing when it is best to suggest referral to a professional.
NCTSN for School Personnel
http://www.nctsnet.org/nccts/nav.do?pid=ctr_schl
Information tailored for school personnel, including General Information on School Safety, the Effects of Trauma on Schools and Learning, the 3 R's of School Crises and Disasters, Service Intervention Programs, and guidelines for staff members of schools that are currently in crisis. The information is not specific to hurricanes but is applicable to numerous crises.
Recommended Books and Publications
The Windy, Rainy, Stormy, Terrible Night
By Norma Kimrey Colwell and Margaret Jennings -- download a pdf of the book! Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Judith Viorst
Children and Trauma: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Cynthia Monahon,(1997) Josey-Bass, San Francisco, CA.
Facing Fear: Helping Young People Deal with Terrorism and Tragic Events
American Red Cross. (2001).
Helping Children Prepare for and Cope with Natural Disasters: A Manual for Professionals Working with Elementary School Children
Please call 305-284-5222 ext 5 or e.lee@miami.edu to request copies.
School Crisis Survival Guide: Management Techniques and Materials for Counselors and Administrators
Petersen, S., & Straub, R. L. (1992).
School-based Crisis Intervention: Preparing All Personnel to Assist
Heath, M. A., & Sheen, D. (2005).
The Effects of Trauma Upon Children and The Community -- How Best to Help
Riethmayer, J., LPC, NCC, LMFT (2003).
What to Do When You're Scared & Worried: A Guide for Kids
Crist, J. J. (2004).
Relief Organizations:
Red Cross: 1-800-HELP-NOW or https://http://www.redcross.org/
Episcopal Relief & Development: 1-800-334-7626 or http://www.er-d.org/
United Methodist Committee on Relief: 1-800-554-8583 or http://gbgm-umc.org/umcor/emergency/hurricanes/2005/
Salvation Army: 1-800-SAL-ARMY or http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
Catholic Charities: 1-800-919-9338 or http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/
FEMA Charity tips: http://www.fema.gov/rrr/help2.shtm
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster: http://www.nvoad.org/
Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: http://www.la-spca.org/
Tips for Working with Children
Try and keep routines as normal as possible. Children gain security from the predictability of routine.
· Limit exposure to television and the news.
· Be honest with kids and share with them as much information as they are developmentally able to handle.
· Listen to students' fears and concerns.
· Parents and adults need to first deal with and assess their own responses to crisis and stress.
· Rebuild and reaffirm attachments and relationships.
· Explore ways to eliminate and reduce stressors.
· Stay physically healthy.
· Help others.
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