Building Resilient Classrooms
Overview
A comprehensive blend of positive behavior supports, restorative practices, trauma-sensitive practices, & social-emotional learning seamlessly integrated into a coach guided course. Educators will participate in 1 Coach-led group session per month for 9 months. Access to our online portal will provide educators with one asynchronous module per month to complete on your own. Each module has a video, guided notes, printable materials, and tips to help implement new strategies into your classroom environment. Each module has an assigned goal to ensure you are on track, meeting your goals, and have support while you create a safe & supportive environment in your classroom.
Dedicating 1 hour per month in our coaching environment will allow educators to be empowered to create a safe & supportive classroom environment. In addition, participants interact with other educators who are also creating resilient classrooms, providing a valuable support system to all participants.
What’s Included
An intro session to kick of the series and lay the foundation
(12) 1-hour Coach-led Sessions
Access our online portal with one asynchronous module to complete per session. Modules are complete with a video, guided notes, printable materials, and follow up items to apply the practices in the classroom setting
Ongoing coaching and mentorship from experienced educators
Practical strategies & tools to integrate technology and innovative teaching methods effectively
One follow up session to celebrate everyone’s success and provide tips to continue to creating safe and supportive classrooms moving forward
Bonus Items
1 free Signature Talk
An initial & final assessment to allow you to track your growth throughout the course
Printable materials and tools to utilize in your school and classroom
Printable resources to use in your school and classroom to promote student engagement, motivation
Invitation to join our online community with discussion topics and interact with educators like you!
Ready to take your school and classroom environment to the next level?
Contact us today to get started.
Email us at: info@katonalinnconsulting.com
Explore the Online Module Topics
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Kick-Off & Prep Work
Introduction of the Program and Basic Intro to Trauma and its Impacts.
Review Program and schedule for school year
Review roles and responsibilities or teachers and coach mentors
Understand what trauma is and its impact on students and the classroom in general.
Module 1: Promoting Positive Classroom Culture
Understanding the role of classroom culture in student motivation and behavior.
Fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Creating a classroom culture vision board with students.
Designing collaborative projects that emphasize teamwork and respect.
Module 2: Introduction to Classroom Management Principles
Defining classroom management and its importance in creating an effective learning environment.
Understanding the role of the teacher in promoting positive behavior and academic success.
Module 3: Self-Care and Teacher Well-Being
Recognizing the importance of self-care and teacher well-being in classroom management.
Techniques for managing stress and preventing burnout.
Module 4: Establishing Classroom Rules and Expectations
Designing clear and age-appropriate classroom rules and expectations.
Communicating rules positively and involving students in rule-setting.
Module 5: Managing Classroom Transitions and Routines
Understanding the significance of smooth transitions and consistent routines in classroom management.
Developing strategies to manage various transition periods effectively.
Assess their impact on class dynamics and adjust as necessary.
Module 6: Promoting Positive Behaviors
Differentiating between preventative and responsive strategies
Using proactive approaches like praise, rewards, and incentives
Module 7: Engaging Instructional Strategies
Exploring interactive and engaging teaching methods to promote student involvement.
Incorporating technology and multimedia into the classroom.
Project-based learning
Module 8: Building Positive Relationships with Students
Understanding the impact of positive teacher-student relationships on classroom management.
Techniques for connecting with and understanding students on an individual level.
Embedding relationship building strategies into the classroom schedule.
Module 9: Strategies for Dealing with Challenging Behaviors
Recognizing and understanding different types of challenging behaviors.
Effective approaches for de-escalating and managing disruptive behaviors.
Restorative Circles for conflict resolution
Module 10: Teaching College & Career Ready Skills
Integrating instruction into your existing schedule
Strategies to teach College and Career Ready Skills aligned with other initiatives (ie. SEL, PBIS, etc.)
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Module 11: Differentiated Instruction for Resilience
How to plan for differentiation using product, process, content, and student choice
Identifying effective strategies and resources to design activities
Module 12: Data-based Decision Making Made Easy
Understand Key Types of Educational Data: Recognize academic, behavioral, and attendance data and their sources.
Learn Basic Data Analysis Techniques: Apply simple methods to analyze data and identify trends.
Implement Data-Driven Strategies: Use data insights to adapt instruction and support student needs.
Module 13: Reflecting on Growth and Future Development
Reflecting on personal growth as a teacher in the area of classroom management.
Setting goals for continuous improvement in classroom management strategies.
Individual reflection on challenges and successes throughout the program.
Creating a professional development plan for further growth.
Develop a personal action plan for continued growth in classroom management.
Establish a support network with colleagues to exchange ideas and feedback.
Ongoing for Year 2 to implement all the content. Monthly Community of Practice for Building Resilient Classrooms
What People Are Saying About Building Resilient Classrooms
“Attending this brought up a great reminder to focus on student's mental/emotional health, as well as our own.”
“Great information for integrating soft skills into our everyday teaching.”
“So many fantastic tools and ideas.”
“Lots of great information, looking forward to implementing the handouts in school settings.”
“I never thought of Career Ready Skills as SEL skills. It re-frames my whole way to work with the staff to get information to students - thank you!”