Wendy Held

The Texas Statewide Plan for Student Mental Health, developed by the Texas Education Agency, provides a comprehensive framework to strengthen mental health services for public school students across Texas. It outlines three main goals: expanding objective measurement of positive school climate, increasing early and effective school-based interventions, and improving referrals to specialized mental health services. The plan emphasizes leveraging a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), fostering intra- and inter-agency partnerships, and utilizing data-driven decision-making to promote student well-being, academic success, and lifelong resilience.

This document outlines key proposals for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASBY) to define its future direction and governance, presented at the 2025 Delegate Assembly. The main strategic pillars include revising the mission statement, reimagining cornerstone principles, and updating the advocacy process for local legislative priorities. The plan aims to enhance member involvement, better connect state-level advocacy with local school district needs, and promote educational excellence for Texas school children, ensuring TASBY's continued relevance and growth.

The Stamford Independent School District's Wellness Implementation Plan for 2018-2019 outlines strategies to promote student health and reduce childhood obesity through a comprehensive approach. The plan details nutrition guidelines for school meals and other food items, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while fostering healthy choices. Key components include robust nutrition education programs, provision of physical activity opportunities, creating an environment conducive to healthful eating, and promoting both student and employee wellness activities. The overall objective is to foster a culture of wellness across the district community.

This district plan outlines the strategy to delay and ultimately achieve full compliance with teacher certification requirements for foundation curriculum courses by the 2029-2030 school year. Key strategies involve identifying uncertified personnel, establishing partnerships with Educator Preparation Programs for support, and implementing a multi-year timeline with annual goals to reduce the percentage of uncertified teachers. The plan includes provisions for accelerated certification seminars, mentorship, release time, and financial support for teacher exams to ensure all teachers meet state certification standards.

This document outlines the Family Engagement Plan for the Hawley Independent School District's Prekindergarten/Early Childhood program, mandated by Texas House Bill 4 (2015). The plan details six key strategies: facilitating family-to-family support, establishing a network of community resources, increasing family participation in decision-making, equipping families with tools to enhance and extend learning, developing staff skills in evidence-based practices, and evaluating family engagement efforts for continuous improvement. The objective is to build strong partnerships between educators and families to support student learning, achievement, family well-being, and continuous learning.