Progress 09/01/16 to 04/30/20
Outputs
Target Audience:Student support personnel (including school psychologists, counselors, and nurses) within the global Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school system were provided with online training materials for students at-risk for social and emotional adjustment problems. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Our work during this award has included the launch of six learning modules related to suicide, four learning modules related to problematic sexual behavior, creation and distribution of white papers, rapid literature reviews, and technical reports that included threat assessment, prevention, problematic sexual behavior, and other areas of concern that had a direct impact on drafting of policy and procedures for DoDEA. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?All findings have been distributed to DoDEA partners and their staff. Further, development of our website has continued in order to expand outreach to stakeholders. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Progress toward goal one has been achieved across all years of the project as evidenced by statistically significant gains in knowledge across all learning modules launched. Further progress on goal 2 has made some progress, as results of training activities have resulted in improved knowledge and efficacy related to suicide prevention, assessment and intervention. Goals 3 and 4 were unable to be resolved in the course of this project as planned as implementation of a full-scale research initiative was not achieved due to systemic limitations.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Submitted
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
Hall, C. M., Bertuccio, R. F., Mazer, T. M., & Tafur, C. (September 11, 2018). "Prevention and behavioral threat assessment in schools: A review, comparative analysis, and component analysis of current best practices," Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).
- Type:
Other
Status:
Submitted
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
Hall, C. M., Bertuccio, R. F., Mazer, T. M., & Tafur, C. (October 22, 2018). "Addressing behavioral threat in DoDEA schools: Identifying warning signs, screening, assessment, and follow-up," Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).
- Type:
Other
Status:
Submitted
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
Hall, C. M., Culler, E. D., & Runion, M. C. (2018). "Schools Empowering At-Risk Students (SEAS): facilitator guide and lesson plans," Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). International.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Hall, C. M., Woika, S., & Mazer, T. (2020). Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (PSB-CY): A four-part learning series for DoDEA student support personnel. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2019
Citation:
Hall, C. M., Mazer, T., & *Tawiah, C. O. (2019). Problematic "sexting" interventions: Considerations and interventions when addressing problematic "sexting" in the schools. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Hall, C. M., Mazer, T., Kanaskie, B., & *Tawiah, C. O. (2020). SEAS: Assessment and progress monitoring for PSB-CY technical report. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Hall, C. M., Mazer, T., Kanaskie, B., & *Tawiah, C. O. (2020). SEAS: Awareness of problematic sexual behavior in children and youth (PSB-CY) technical report. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Hall, C. M., Mazer, T., Kanaskie, B., & *Tawiah, C. O. (2020). SEAS: Consultation with parents and teachers technical report. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2020
Citation:
Hall, C. M., Mazer, T., Kanaskie, B., & *Tawiah, C. O. (2020). SEAS: Intervention plans for PSB-CY technical report. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State.
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Progress 09/30/17 to 09/29/18
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience for our project has continued to include student support personnel in the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools. Student support personnel includes school psychologists, guidance counselors, and school nurses. Changes/Problems:Data collection efforts have changed to focus more on direct program evaluation as the DoDEA sponsor had concerns about getting the necessary approvals for data collection and research efforts. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The dissemination of the learning modules has commenced for 4 out of the 6 online learning modules. Others to be launched this academic year as well as the lesson plans and facilitator guides. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Although data collection from stakeholders and students may be difficult given DoDEA procedures, we intend to use extant data to the extent possible (through already established reporting procedures at schools) to understand how our efforts may be having an impact on students. We plan to proceed with the dissemination of the final professional development materials, analyzing results of surveys from online learners, developing the online toolkit and disseminating the lesson plans for schools in the coming year.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Goal #1: Our analysis of the pre- and post- analysis data from the launching of the first online learning modules indicates that knowledge of suicide-related topics has increased (see technical reports). Goal #2: Suicide prevention efforts to date have only included training efforts and due to contraints in the DoDEA policy universal efforst for identification are still forthcoming. Dissemination of online learning materials has commenced and lesson plans and facilitator guides are approaching completion for dissemination in the fall of 2018. Goal #3: Student outcomes were not able to be measured due to constraints related to IRB approvals. Goal #4: No data has been collected from stakeholders to date due to limitations with data collection procedures of the DoDEA system.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Hall, C. M., Culler, E. D., & Runion, M. C. (2017). Self-Harm and Suicide: Warning Signs and Risk Assessment. An interactive online learning course for DoDEA Student Support Personnel for SEAS. The Pennsylvania State University: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Culler, E. D., Hall, C. M., & Runion, M. C. (2017). Prevention Programming Resiliency and Reducing Risk. An interactive online learning course for DoDEA Student Support Personnel for SEAS. The
Pennsylvania State University: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Culler, E. D., Hall, C. M., & Runion, M. C. (2017). Intervention Programs for Suicide and Self-Harm Behavior. An interactive online learning course for DoDEA Student Support Personnel for SEAS. The Pennsylvania State University: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Hall, C. M., Culler, E. D., & Runion, M. C. (2017). Postvention and Care Coordination for Suicide and Self-Harm Behavior. An interactive online learning course for DoDEA Student Support Personnel for SEAS. The Pennsylvania State University: Clearinghouse for Military Family
Readiness.
Runion, M. C., Culler, E. D., & Hall, C. M. (2017). Legal and Ethical Issues for Suicide and Self-Harm Behavior. An interactive online learning course for DoDEA Student Support Personnel for SEAS. The Pennsylvania State University: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Hall, C. M., Culler, E. D., & Runion, M. C. (2017). Caregiver Burnout and Impaired Professionals for Suicide and Self-Harm Behavior. An interactive online learning course for DoDEA Student Support Personnel for SEAS. The Pennsylvania State University: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
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Progress 09/30/17 to 08/31/18
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience for our project has continued to include student support personnel in the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools. Student support personnel includes school psychologists, guidance counselors, and school nurses. Changes/Problems:Data collection efforts have changed to focus more on direct program evaluation as the DoDEA sponsor had concerns about getting the necessary approvals for data collection and research efforts. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The dissemination of the learning modules has commenced for 4 out of the 6 online learning modules. Others to be launched this academic year as well as the lesson plans and facilitator guides. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Although data collection from stakeholders and students may be difficult given DoDEA procedures, we intend to use extant data to the extent possible (through already established reporting procedures at schools) to understand how our efforts may be having an impact on students. We plan to proceed with the dissemination of the final professional development materials, analyzing results of surveys from online learners, developing the online toolkit and disseminating the lesson plans for schools in the coming year.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Goal #1: Our analysis of the pre- and post- analysis data from the launching of the first online learning modules indicates that knowledge of suicide-related topics has increased (see technical reports). Goal #2: Suicide prevention efforts to date have only included training efforts and due to contraints in the DoDEA policy universal efforst for identification are still forthcoming. Dissemination of online learning materials has commenced and lesson plans and facilitator guides are approaching completion for dissemination in the fall of 2018. Goal #3: Student outcomes were not able to be measured due to constraints related to IRB approvals. Goal #4: No data has been collected from stakeholders to date due to limitations with data collection procedures of the DoDEA system.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Hall, C. M., Culler, E. D., & Runion, M. C. (2017). Self-Harm and Suicide: Warning Signs and Risk Assessment. An interactive online learning course for DoDEA Student Support Personnel for SEAS. The Pennsylvania State University: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Culler, E. D., Hall, C. M., & Runion, M. C. (2017). Prevention Programming Resiliency and Reducing Risk. An interactive online learning course for DoDEA Student Support Personnel for SEAS. The
Pennsylvania State University: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Culler, E. D., Hall, C. M., & Runion, M. C. (2017). Intervention Programs for Suicide and Self-Harm Behavior. An interactive online learning course for DoDEA Student Support Personnel for SEAS. The Pennsylvania State University: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Hall, C. M., Culler, E. D., & Runion, M. C. (2017). Postvention and Care Coordination for Suicide and Self-Harm Behavior. An interactive online learning course for DoDEA Student Support Personnel for SEAS. The Pennsylvania State University: Clearinghouse for Military Family
Readiness.
Runion, M. C., Culler, E. D., & Hall, C. M. (2017). Legal and Ethical Issues for Suicide and Self-Harm Behavior. An interactive online learning course for DoDEA Student Support Personnel for SEAS. The Pennsylvania State University: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
Hall, C. M., Culler, E. D., & Runion, M. C. (2017). Caregiver Burnout and Impaired Professionals for Suicide and Self-Harm Behavior. An interactive online learning course for DoDEA Student Support Personnel for SEAS. The Pennsylvania State University: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
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Progress 09/30/16 to 09/29/17
Outputs
Target Audience:Student support personnel, including nurses, counselors, and school psychologsts will be reached by these efforts. Changes/Problems:Data collection efforts have changed to focus more on direct program evaluation as the DoDEA sponsor has had concerns with and difficulty with getting necessary approvals for data collection for research purposes. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Materials are being launched during the 2017-2018 academic upcoming year. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The SEAS project also will begin work on the provision of facilitator guides in a train-the-trainer (TTT) framework so that school psychologists and student support personnel can become master trainers who can support the dissemination of knowledge to teachers, administrators, parents/ caregivers, and students. The use of TTT is generally accepted as a way to provide training that supports more maintainable professional development efforts and systems change that do not rely on a single provider, such as a guidance counselor or school psychologist, but rather allow for diffusion across multiple professionals (Orfaly et al., 2005). Lesson plans created for this training framework will include the following topics: Safe Kids - Elementary (for teachers, guidance counselors, school nurses to be able to provide education to K-5 students). All lessons will include links to relevant social-emotional learning curricula, children's books, and web resources. Lesson plans within the Elementary Level will include: Understanding Feelings - An introduction to emotion knowledge Managing Strong Feelings - An introduction to calm down techniques Asking for Help - An introduction to how to ask for help (including bullying, conflict management, when a friend needs help, when you need help) Safe Kids - Middle and High (for teachers, guidance counselors, school nurses to be able to provide education to K-5 students). All lessons will include links to relevant prevention and social-emotional learning curricula, books, and web resources. Lesson plans within the Middle and High Levels will include: Stress and Your Mood - An introduction to stress management and healthy coping strategies Alcohol, Drugs, and Risks - An introduction to risk-taking behavior and resources to get help Cutting and Self-Harm - An introduction to self-injurious behavior and suicide, how to recognize the signs, get help for a friend, access help for yourself The TTT facilitator guides will begin development in the fall of 2017. The Penn State team is working on developing outlines for the content in each lesson pulling from other evidence-based materials in consultation with experts in the field. Delivery of the TTT facilitator guides will require an iterative review process with the Penn State team, DoDEA partners, and experts in the field and thus these materials will not be completed until the end of the 2017-2018 academic year.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Goal 2 has primarily been addressed by the development of the educational materials. Other goals are in progress.
Publications
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