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 Greetings ELC Educators! Three Weeks A Charm  We have successfully wrapped up week two remote instruction. It is my hope that you everyone has found settled into their new "normal." Nevertheless, if you find yourself struggling to adjust to remote learning in a way that promotes positive health professionally and personally, consider taking advantage of the Employee Assistance Program offered by DeKalb County School District.  What is the Employee Assistance Program? The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential, short-term counseling from Licensed Professional Counselors for a full range of personal issues and achieving a healthy work/life balance across the life span. In a crisis, emergency help is available 24/7. Please see the link below and create an account to access services for you and your family.  Health Advocate EAP Provided By: UNUM   What Types of Support Does EAP Offer?      1. Stress, Anxiety, Depression, etc.  2. Family, Relationship, and Parentin

 Greetings ELC Educators! We have officially completed our first week of virtual instruction filled with triumphs, learning curves, new experiences, and technological adventures amongst other things. So, now what? Now we continue to hold the rope, to stand in the gap, innovate, and create a learning environment that affords our students the best we can offer them now. In order to do this we must remain steadfast in our commitment to ourselves and to the profession of education. The best way for us to navigate this journey with integrity is through consistent self-care and mental recalibration. This week resource is the Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support Line. Please utilize this resource in addition to the DCSD Employee Assistance Program to engage in brief counseling that supports positive mental health and emotional support. As always, I am available to support you via email at Bryesha_Baker@dekalbschoolsga.org and telephone at 678-984-5022.  Have An Awesome Weekend!

Welcome Back Educators Welcome to an exciting school year with the DeKalb County School District. We are excited to be trailblazing alternative learning for our students as we support them through a global pandemic. Although I know that you all have been working hard and are excited to share your time and talents with your students, please be sure to take time to unplug, meditate, and prepare yourself for a positive start to the school year on Monday. Please consider reviewing the tips below to reminded of healthy mental health practices.  Mindfulness and Self-Care for Teachers During Remote Learning Develop Beginning-Of-Day and End-Of-Day Routines In the morning, this could mean turning on all the lamps, opening the blinds, and making a cup of coffee. When the day is over, reverse the routine: Close the blinds and turn off the lamps. You may find that the physical act of closing your laptop or moving it onto a shelf, into a drawer, or back into its bag is a signal to end the working d