Since we started running Open Parachute, students have been able to shift their thinking and begin to focus on academics.

Moving towards Open Parachute has been an amazing eye-opening experience for all of us, students, staff, and the district. It’s been incredible for our students to feel comfortable and learn that it’s okay to talk about their mental health.

We were looking for a resource that really works for all of our schools and hits on a multitude of issues rather than a different resource for every issue. We want to have a resource that covers the breadth of everything but also the depth as well, which is why we chose Open Parachute. This sort of response and the research behind it is the best resource that we can give to students and families.

It gave me the tools so that I felt more comfortable and confident to tackle these important conversations with my students.

The kids really learned that they’re not alone. And talking to them, you can realize that they feel like their voices are being heard.

I’ve seen it really affect them and they’re remembering to use those skills. It helps them to refocus, reset, and to become more regulated. They know that when they need to take a break, they will use one of the skill-builders. Then they can get back on track with their academics.

"Since we finished the program we've noticed that students are starting to problem solve on their own...and when there’s disputes in the classroom or on the playground we come back together as a group and watch the video again so we can revisit the issue...we really can dive deeper into these challenges because the kids all have a common language now."

"We have used the Open Parachute program with both our staff and students. For students, it was so helpful to have something that builds the scope and sequences of the skills needed to be mentally well. And for staff, it is so rare to have time carved out to focus on their own wellbeing, and it was so beneficial to give teachers that time and space. They really found it helpful."