CCNews. Serious emotional disturbances (SEDs) affect about 5 to 9 percent of teenagers in America. This means that SEDs - diagnosable disorders in children and adolescents that severely disrupt daily functioning - affect about one in 15 teens or, on average, two students in every high school classroom. Growing evidence shows that when schools address mental health issues they can boost academic achievement, reduce absenteeism, and increase graduation rates.
To help schools reap these benefits, the EBI has developed a variety of materials. These include a guide for school administrators, a teacher training package, and several other tools, all designed to help educators make mental health a part of their classrooms. Eliminating Barriers for Learning: An Administrator's Guide This brief booklet invites school administrators to use the teacher training package developed by the EBI. Booklet [PDF] Eliminating Barriers for Learning: Social and Emotional Factors That Enhance Secondary Education. Home. Disabilities - My Child's Special Needs. Response to Intervention. What Works Clearinghouse. Autism Speaks.