Learn,
Reflect,
Prepare
Together.
SCHOOL WIDE CLIMATEDR. ARAMINTA SORRELLDALISHA PHILLIPSBETHIEL GIRMA, MSW
WARM UP ACTIVITYSLY AND THE FAMILY STONE
Sing
along!
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
Climate's gettin nicer
Climate’s gettin stronger, too
School is so good to me
I want to, I want to,
I want to take you higher
I want to take you higher
Baby baby baby light my fire
I want to take you higher
Boom shaka-laka-laka
Boom shaka-laka-laka
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
SLY AND THE FAMILY STONEWORDS REWRITTEN TO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE
Feeling's nitty-gritty
Fun is in the building too
School is still good to me
I want to, I want to,
I want to get higher
I want to get higher
Baby baby baby light my fire.
Higher!
Boom shaka-laka-laka
Boom shaka-laka-laka
I want to, I want to,
I want to take you higher
Higher!
SCHOOL CLIMATE
Specialized InterventionFor students identified as needing intensive supports Tier 3 (Red) – CIS, TD, CY
Targeted Intervention For students identified as needing additional supportsTier 2 (Yellow) – CIS, TD, CY
General Instruction and Supports For all staff and students
Tier 1 (Green)-- CIS, TD, CY
A TIERED RESPONSE
SCHOOL CLIMATEKEY CHARACTERISTICS
Positive School Climate
Shared Vision
High expectations for students and adults
Positive and supportive
relationshipsConsistent and effective responses to appropriate
and inappropriate
behavior
Opportunity for students to contribute
to school
Opportunities to recognize outstanding
academics or citizenship
SCHOOL CLIMATE
SCHOOL CLIMATE
SCHOOL CLIMATERESEARCH BASE
In schools with positive school climates students
are caring, cooperative and understanding; they agree with and follow the school
rules; and they are respectful towards peers and adults (Osher et al.,
2008; Osher et al., 2010).
SCHOOL CLIMATERESEARCH BASE
Students who perceive that teachers are supportive,
responsive, and care about them have better
achievement and fewer behavior problems (e.g.,
Loukas & Robinson, 2004; Reinke & Herman, 2002).
SCHOOL CLIMATECHALLENGES
Featuring the City Year Performers
Molly Puskar, BostonEmily Ostroff, Boston
Bethiel Girma, MilwaukeeWill Riechardt, Milwaukee
1.TEACHERS BLAMING ADMIN
2. TEACHERS BLAMING STUDENTS
3. ADMINS BLAMING TEACHERS
SCHOOL CLIMATEVIDEO INTERVIEW
Mr. Orlando Vera, Principal
Diplomas Now
Christa McAuliff Middle School
San Antonio 2006 – 2011
THANK YOU!
Thank you for
your participation!
Part II: Tier I Supports and Practices
SCHOOL WIDE CLIMATE SESSION
1. Warm up
2. Positive Reflections from Part I
3. Best Practices Team Share Outs
4. Presentation of Suggested Practices
5. Team Action Planning
6. Close and Evaluations
TIER ONE SUPPORTS AND PRACTICESAGENDA
WARM UPCLIMATE C’S
• Each team will produce as many words as they can that begin with C that refer to a positive school climate
• Number your entries• The team that has the
most will win prizes• Be ready to share out
children
classroom
calm
color
connected
CITY YEAR
SMALL GROUP ACTIVITYPOSITIVE REFLECTIONS ON PART I
Begin your reflection with one of these• I liked• I feel• I was surprised• I would like to know more about• Now I understand• I think I will • I am beginning to wonder• I rediscovered
Fill in the following information on a Tier I Template of one of your best school-wide Tier I activities.
If needed, see Caught You Doing Something Good sample for more information.
1. Name of activity
2. Frequency
3. Champions (sponsors)
4. Description
5. Resources needed
6. Special considerations
TEAM ACTIVITYBEST PRACTICE SHARING
PRESENTATION OF SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
School Climate activities are
designed to create a major positive
impression on the school
community. The next series of
slides will outline a few suggested
practices
These activities
should be..
BENEFITS OF POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATEv
Students who are provided with opportunities for greater involvement with their schools ultimately develop strong bonds with their schools (Hawkins, Guo, Hill, Battin Pearson, & Abbott, 2001).
v
Students who perceive that teachers are supportive, responsive, and care about them have better achievement and fewer behavior problem (e.g., Loukas & Robinson, 2004; Reinke & Herman, 2002).
SUGGESTED PRACTICE #1
SCHOOL THEME
School Theme
SUGGESTED PRACTICE #1 SCHOOL THEME
.
SUGGESTED PRACTICE #2VISUAL ATTENDANCE DISPLAY
Visual Attendance
Display
Current status for
each grade
Monthly competitions between
the sections in the same
grades (Middle
Schools) or between
academies (HS)
Recognition of perfect
attendance (monthly)
SUGGESTED PRACTICE #2 VISUAL ATTENDANCE DISPLAY
DENNY INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
6th grade7th grade 8th grade
SUGGESTED PRACTICE #3CLIMATE CALENDAR
Climate Calendar
Provides structure and consistency
Identifies champion for each activity
Identifies resources for each activity
Should include activities for each
month
Can be shared with larger community
Sunday Monday1Bully Prevention Lessons Taught During Social Studies
Tuesday2Oct Students of the Month Announced
Wednesday3Oct Staff of the Month Announced
Thursday4
Friday5Weekly Perfect Attendance Certificates Passed Out
Saturday6
7 8 9 10Bully Prevention Rap ContestWinners Announced
11 12Weekly Perfect Attendance CertificatesPassed Out
13
14 15Cyber Bulling Short Story and Discussions English Classes
16 17 Caught You Doing Something Good Lunchtime Rallies
18Bully Prevention Poster ContestWinners Announced
19Weekly Perfect Attendance CertificatesPassed Out
20
21 22 23 24Event with the Principal for Students of the Month Q1(T-giving theme)
25 THANKSGIVING
26 HOLIDAY
27
28 29December Newsletter Released Dec Climate Calendar Included
30
31Winners of Monthly Attendance Competition Posted
NOVEMBER 2012Bully Prevention Campaign
SUGGESTED PRACTICE #4CLIMATE CAMPAIGNS
Climate Campaigns
Occur monthly
Identify top 7 behaviors that disrupt school
Identify a school based team to
plan a campaign
Targets problem behaviors new skills to replace the disruptive
behavior
Should run from the second
month of school until the eighth
SUGGESTED PRACTICE #4CLIMATE CAMPAIGNS
Posters
Announcements
Visual dramatization
Competition between teams
Student clubs involved
Catchy slogan
Addressing the issue during Advisory
Bell ringer (warm-up) for all classes
Student generated PSA
Student assembly – skits
Student performances
Passing music
Marquee inside and outside
Guest speakers (stakeholders)
CYDSG tickets for theme
Classroom or team announcement poster
School website
School newsletters
Reinforce campaigns outside of schools where students hang out
Media
Community board
Monthly climate campaigns may include:
SUGGESTED PRACTICE #5CAUGHT YOU DOING
SOMETHING GOOD!
Caught You Doing
Something Good
Reinforces behavior
expectations and
standards
Supports positive
interactions between
adults and students
Recognizes students who consistently follow rules
and are good citizens
Allows students be recognized an unlimited number of
times
Rewards students through public
recognition and prizes
ACTION PLANNING
Use the Tier I Template. By school team, plan at least one suggested practice!
• Caught You Doing Something Good!• Visual Attendance Display• Climate Campaign
Please leave your templates with session facilitator.
CLOSE
Caught You Doing Something Good Winners!
Evaluations
THANK YOU!
Learn,
Reflect,
Prepare
Together.
SCHOOL WIDE CLIMATEDR. ARAMINTA SORRELLDALISHA PHILLIPSBETHIEL GIRMA, MSW
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