District Goals

for Student Wellness

1. Promote mental health awareness and provide accessible digital resources for emotional support as well as having counselors, social workers, and a nurse.
2. Encourage physical well-being through virtual fitness courses and nutrition programs.
3. Foster responsible digital usage and online safety practices.
4. Support work-life balance for educators and staff.
5. Strengthen community engagement by connecting with community organizations and through virtual initiatives.

District Successes in relation to the topic of student wellness

In today’s digitally connected world, addressing the well-being of our students, families, teachers, and staff is of utmost importance.  Quaker Digital Academy’s ability to integrate technology and digital resources has helped families receive services without leaving their homes.

District Obstacles or challenges in regards to implementing the plan.

Our vision is to create a supportive environment that fosters the holistic well-being of students, families, teachers, and staff.  We are an online school serving students all over the State of Ohio.  Collaborating with many different areas of our state can be a challenge.

Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being

1. Counseling and Social Worker Services
2. Mindfulness and Meditation

Physical Health

1. Physical Opportunities
2. School Nurse
3. Health Tracking Apps

Digital Well Being

1. Screen Time Guidelines
2. Digital Detox
3. Online Safety
4. Work-Life Balance

Community Engagement

1. Virtual Events
2. Social Media
3. Family Ambassador

Counseling and Social Worker Services

Employ school counselors and social workers who will provide counseling sessions and if needed collaborate with licensed counselors to offer virtual counseling sessions for students.

Provide secure video conferencing for confidential sessions

Mindfulness and Meditation

Recommend mindfulness and meditation materials for students’ teachers and staff

Organize webinars on stress management techniques

Introduce PBIS techniques to students, teachers, and staff

Physical Opportunities

Provide  physical opportunities

Promote regular physical activity for students through flex credit.

Promote regular physical activity for all members of the school and community.

School Nurse

Will review student health records to comply with State laws and when needed provide training to staff on health and medical issues.

Health Tracking Apps

Encourage the use of apps that help individuals monitor their physical activity and nutrition.

Screen Time Guidelines

Educate students, teachers, and parents about the importance of balanced screen time

Offer tips on managing screen time for productive and recreational purposes

Digital Detox

Initiate challenges encouraging participants to reduce screen time and engage in offline activities.

Provide incentives for completing these challenges.

Online Safety

Conduct workshops  or provide materials on cyberbullying awareness, digital etiquette, and online privacy

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work arrangements

Time Management - Share digital tools and apps that assist in effective time management and task organization

Virtual Events

Organize wellness webinars, panel discussions, and workshops for students, parents, and staff

Foster a sense of unity and connection in the digital space.

Social Media

Use social media to share wellness tips, success stories and updates

Utilize social media platforms for positive engagement

Family Ambassador

Hosting Parent Nights to create opportunities to engage in learning skills, content and curriculum.  

Provide access to essentials like clothing and hygiene products.

Partnering with local agencies to provide programming in various areas, including structured physical activities, wraparound services, healthy habits and nutrition, mentoring programs or other enrichment activities.

Educational Service Center

ECO-ESC

Health Department

Tuscarawas County Health Dept.

County Dept. of Job & Family Services

Tuscarawas County Job and Family Services

Community Behavioral Health Service

Ohio Guidestone

Mental Health Services

$ 20,000  (Family Ambassador)

$ 20,000  (Family Advocate)

$ 101,500  ( 1 Full & 2 PT Counselor)

$ 50,000   (Psychologist)

Physical Health Care Services

$ 22,000  (Nurse)

Family Engagement and Support Services

$ 13,000 (Wrap Around Services-YMCA)

Professional Development regarding the provision of trauma-informed care

$ 2,000   (training)

Other Funds:

    Federal Funds

    Equity for Each Grant

$16,500.00  (CARE coordinator)

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Surveys to assess impact of plan

June 2024

PBIS points increase each semester

December 2023 & June 2024

Health Reports reported to the Health Dept.

November 2023

Staff Calendar for flexible work schedule

June 2024

Professional Development Sign In Sheets

June 2024