Building Resiliency in Florida’s Students

This presentation, "Building Resiliency in Florida's Students," by Peggy Aune of the Florida Department of Education, provides a wealth of information on resources and strategies for fostering resilience in students. The presentation begins by defining resilience and its importance in helping students overcome challenges and succeed academically and personally.

The session then delves into the various resources available to support resilience development in Florida schools. These include the Build Resiliency website, which offers a variety of downloadable resources for parents and educators, such as posters, bookmarks, and a reading list with family reading guides. The presenter also highlights the Resiliency Coach training program, a supplemental training for volunteers who work with students, designed to equip them with the skills and knowledge to foster resilience in students.

In addition to discussing resources, the presentation also provides an overview of the results from the first administration of the Florida-Specific Youth Survey. This survey, administered to a sample of high school students across the state, measures students' self-perception of their resilience, as well as their knowledge of required health education topics. The presenter shares key findings from the survey and discusses how these results can be used to inform supports for students in schools.

The presentation also touches on other important topics related to student mental health and well-being, such as the Youth Mental Health Awareness Training and the Mental Health Assistance Program. The presenter emphasizes the importance of having a comprehensive plan in place to support students' mental health needs and highlights the significant financial investment made by the state of Florida in recent years to support these efforts.

The presentation concludes by emphasizing the importance of collaboration between schools, families, and communities in fostering resilience in students. The presenter encourages participants to share ideas and suggestions for enhancing resilience-building efforts in Florida schools and provides contact information for those who have questions or need additional support. Overall, the presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the resources, strategies, and data available to support the development of resilience in Florida's students.