Townville Tragedy Aftermath Resources
The SC Council of Administrators of Special Education (SCCASE) is sharing resources from our partner organization, SCASP, and the National Association of School Psychologists in order to extend its support to educators, parents and students of South Carolina. Today, tomorrow and in the future, SCCASE continues to support its members and the greater community in the aftermath of this tragedy.
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SCCASE Members,
The SC Council of Administrators of Special Education (SCCASE) is sharing resources from our partner organization, SCASP, and the National Association of School Psychologists in order to extend its support to educators, parents and students of South Carolina. Today, tomorrow and in the future, SCCASE continues to support its members and the greater community in the aftermath of this tragedy.
Best,
Susan Beck
SCCASE President
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Our hearts are heavy as we learn about the shooting in Townville.
Together, We Are Strong
SCASP Response
Our hearts are heavy as we learn of the shooting at Townville Elementary School in Anderson School District Four. As an organization, SCASP wishes to provide our sincere condolences to the Townville community. Representatives from both SCASP and NASP have reached out to personnel from Anderson Four. We would also like to offer support to school psychologists, teachers, administrators, parents, and students across the state.
Incidents like these often lead to feelings of fear, anger, and sadness. These reactions can be particularly strong in children, especially those who may already be facing loss or other trauma in their lives. For this reason, we have provided links to resources from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), which may be helpful to you at this time.
In addition, if you would like consultation regarding site-specific crisis response concerns, please know that there are many professionals available to support you. In particular, throughout the state, there are numerous mental health professionals (including school psychologists, school social workers, and school counselors) who have been trained in crisis response via the PREPaRE model. The PREPaRE model has been developed by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) as a means of providing evidence-based crisis preparation and response skills to school professionals. If you or your school district would like additional information regarding PREPaRE-trained personnel near you, please contact Dr. Lisa Lipscomb at LipscombLB@gmail.com.
What Can You Do?
School psychologists can provide important services during a crisis. School psychologists may:
Provide small group or individual crisis counseling to students
Consult with administrators regarding crisis response
Provide resources to parents, administrators, and teachers
Participate in support group or informational meetings for parents
Serve as a support for staff members
To provide these services, school psychologists must be sure to provide appropriate self-care during times of crisis. Be sure to monitor your own reactions and to be alert to signs of fatigue and stress.
NASP Resources Available at www.nasponline.org:
Managing Strong Emotional Reactions to Traumatic Events: Tips for Families and Teachers
Identifying Severely Traumatized Children: Tips for Parents and Teachers - Information about how children experience trauma.
School Safety & Crisis - Resources related to trauma, care for caregivers, and addressing grief.
Addressing Grief: Tips for Teachers and Administrators - Helpful tips to consider when addressing grief.
SCASP website
SCASP is proud to be a part of a resilient, strong community of educators and mental health professionals in South Carolina. We stand with you all in this difficult time.