The Office of Student Support Services releases its June 2022 Newsletter (attachment)

  • With the tragedies in Buffalo and Uvalde, NYSED continues to gather resources for schools to support students and staff members’ mental health, including webinars provided by the Office of Mental Health.
  • The Summer Food Services Program, promoted as Summer Meals, provides free food and snacks to children under the age of 18 while school is not in session.
  • The June Newsletter includes resources to promote LGBTQIA+ Pride Month to amplify the progress of the community while continuing to recognize the challenges they encounter and opportunities for allyship. Happy Pride 2022!
  • Juneteenth commemorates the end of the deep stain of slavery in the United States. We wish all those celebrating a Happy Juneteenth!
  • As Summer is starting to heat up – sun safety is critical! The June Newsletter includes tips to keep safe while enjoying the Summer weather!
  • The June Newsletter includes Free Professional Learning Opportunities for:
  • School Health Professionals & School Health Educators Seminar; and
  • Leadership Training for Implementing Restorative Justice Practices K-12.
  • Questions may be directed to the Office of Student Support Services at (518) 486-6090 or StudentSupportServices@nysed.gov.