POLICY & STAFF TRAINING
Student support starts with well-prepared adults.
Ensure every adult at school is a trusted ally with our expert-informed policy and training curriculum.
Everyone in a school needs to be prepared to support a student.
School staff are role models and trusted adults.
Everyone, no matter their role, has an opportunity to support a child’s mental health.
Key Components that Positively Impact Schools & Students
Access Policy & Staff Training Instantly
Who
- All school staff should be trained
- Training can be done by on-site mental health staff or outside school partner
Where
- On-demand via Erika’s Lighthouse portal with a certification system
- Virtual or In-person by school staff
What
- Four prepared modules + a DIY local school policy
- 30-120 minutes based on preference
- Staff Wellbeing Activities to support staff and normalize conversations
How
- Organizers are prepared with pre-recorded trainings and facilitators guides and slideshows
- Staff Wellbeing can be done before school or highlighted weeks
- Policy & Staff Training Plan & Implementation
When
- Before the school year or prior to other program implementation is best
- Throughout the year to reiterate message
Sample Resources
- Four Pillar Scope & Sequence (Implementation)
- Self-Care Stations (Staff Wellbeing)
- Staff Training Group Agenda (Staff Training)
Hundreds more on the Resource Portal!
Our School Mental Health Programs Resonate
“I thoroughly enjoyed sharing this information with them and their teachers and I feel very good about the impact it has had on them. I want to continue conversations with them.”
Elementary Educator
Kentucky
“Erika’s Lighthouse was embraced sincerely by all youth, faculty and administrators this past year. I am personally very attached to this phenomenal program.”
Prevention Coordinator
Florida
“The [staff training] course was well put together, the information given gave clear examples of what signs to be aware of, guidance on how to talk with students was informative and the resource page is very helpful.”
Teachers
Illinois




