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APT Educational Media Services

Education Sponsors

APTPLUS
  • Alpha Foundation
  • Daniel Foundation of Alabama
  • Hugh Kaul Foundation
  • Monte L. Moorer Foundation
  • Sybil H. Smith Charitable Trust
e-Learning for Educators/ APT Learn Online
  • Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
  • U.S. Department of Education
STEM Education Initiative
  • Ann & Alfred F. Delchamps, Jr. Charitable Fund
  • BBVA Compass Bank
  • Beverly and Gary Cooper Charitable Fund
  • Community Foundation of South Alabama
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting
General Educational Support
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Books-A-Million
  • Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
  • Publix
  • Wells Fargo
PBS Kids Programs
  • Alabama Power
  • Books-A-Million
  • Children's of Alabama
  • Publix
  • US Space & Rocket Center
American Graduate
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Southern Education Desk
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Resources for Schools and Parents Following Traumatic Events

Recommended for Adult Learner to Teacher

Helping Students, Educators and Parents Deal with Traumatic Events


Advice from National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Talking to Children about the Shooting

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American Psychological Association

Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting

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Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress

Restoring a Sense of Safety in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting: Tips for Parents and Professionals (PDF)

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Childcare Exchange

When the World is a Dangerous Place: Helping Children Deal with Violence

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Family Communications

Fred Rogers' Helping Children Deal with Tragic Events in the News

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National Association of School Psychologists Resources

Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers

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National Association of School Psychologists

A National Tragedy: Helping Children Cope

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National Child Traumatic Stress Network Resources

Resource Package for Schools

What is Childhood Traumatic Grief?

It's Okay to Remember (scroll down and look for the link to the video)

Responding to a School Crisis    

Listen, Protect, Connect - Model and Teach: Psychological First Aid for Teachers and Students (PDF)

Talking to Children about the Shooting

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New York Times

Tips for Talking to Children About the Shooting

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Sesame Street and Arthur Resources

You Can Ask (Scroll down and click on "You Can Ask (Loss)")

Talking to Children About Recent Events

Here For Each Other

Resources for Parents

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U.S. Dept. of Education Resources

Resources for Parents Following Traumatic Events

Resources for Schools to Prepare for and Recover from Crisis

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Tips for Talking to Children and Youth after Traumatic Events

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U.S. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration Resources

Helping Students Cope with Media Coverage of Disasters: A Fact Sheet for Teachers and School Staff (PDF)

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FREE APTPLUS Learn360 Video Resources for Students
 
If you are an Alabama educator or parent and would like to take advantage of these FREE resources, you must:
  • Go to www.aptplus.org.
  • Sign In, Register  or click on "Go to My APTPLUS Media Services Page" to access the Learn360 database. 
 
Dealing With Loss, Death and Grief
Grade: 3-5
Run Time: [20:33]
 
Real People: Dealing with Loss, Death and Grieving
Grade: 6-8, 9-12
Run Time: [20:35]
 
Anger, Rage, and You
Grade: 6-8
Run Time: [22:43]
Includes a Teacher's Guide
 
Sometimes You Have to Say Good-Bye
Grade: Pre K - 2
Run Time: [12:26]
 
Suicide and Depression
Grade: 9-12
Run Time: [26:28]
Includes a Teacher's Guide
 
The Emotions of Grief
Grade: 6-8, 9-12
Run Time: [09:12]
 
Effects of Loss: Learning to Live After Loss
Grade: 6-8, 9-12
Run Time: [11:23]
 
Too Young to Die
Grade: 6-8
Run Time: [09:23]
Includes a Teacher's Guide
 
Good-Bye Grandfather
Grade: Pre K - 2
Run Time: [03:05]
 
Suicide and Depression: The Survivors
Grade: 9-12
Run Time: [03:38]
Includes a Teacher's Guide
 
Getting Help
Grade: 3-5
Run Time: [05:37]
 
The Effects of Loss
Grade: 3-5
Run Time: [05:12]
 
Dealing With The Fear
Grade: 3-5
Run Time: [04:22]
 
Kids Who Have Lost Someone
Grade: 3-5
Run Time: [03:57]
 
 

 

APT Educational Media Services

Education Sponsors

APTPLUS
  • Alpha Foundation
  • Daniel Foundation of Alabama
  • Hugh Kaul Foundation
  • Monte L. Moorer Foundation
  • Sybil H. Smith Charitable Trust
e-Learning for Educators/ APT Learn Online
  • Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
  • U.S. Department of Education
STEM Education Initiative
  • Ann & Alfred F. Delchamps, Jr. Charitable Fund
  • BBVA Compass Bank
  • Beverly and Gary Cooper Charitable Fund
  • Community Foundation of South Alabama
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting
General Educational Support
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Books-A-Million
  • Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
  • Publix
  • Wells Fargo
PBS Kids Programs
  • Alabama Power
  • Books-A-Million
  • Children's of Alabama
  • Publix
  • US Space & Rocket Center
American Graduate
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Southern Education Desk
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting