1. Trainers: Sharon Coldren Mayra Rodriguez, Ed.S. Advisory: Intentional Community Building

2. Community Building: Why Take the Time? Connectedness and Adolescent DevelopmentConnectedness and Adolescent Development –Healthy emotional/social development key to building positive identity I am importantI am important I matterI matter I have a VoiceI have a Voice I belongI belong –School shootings & “Fringe” Social Groups SDA schools are no longer exempt!SDA schools are no longer exempt! Teaching positive Communication Skills & Relationship-building must be an intentional part of the curriculumTeaching positive Communication Skills & Relationship-building must be an intentional part of the curriculum

3. CPR: Circle of Power & Respect WHO?WHO? –Teacher, students, any other adult in room –Teacher led at beginning of school year –Can be student led after students become familiar with the routines

4. CPR: Circle of Power & Respect WHAT?WHAT? In a circle….everyone can see everyoneIn a circle….everyone can see everyone 4 Consistent Structures:4 Consistent Structures: 1.Greeting 2.Sharing 3.Activity 4.Daily News

5. By name Structured to ensure that every child is greeted Often includes handshakes, high fives, clapping, singing, different languages Eye contact is a must! Use a “just right” voice Use PWR Loop to model and process CPR: Greeting

6. Students share news of interest OR topic selected by teacher Students share news of interest OR topic selected by teacher “Listeners” respond in a positive manner, articulating thoughts, feelings and questions “Listeners” respond in a positive manner, articulating thoughts, feelings and questions Not done everyday or take turns with a couple of students each day Not done everyday or take turns with a couple of students each day Student choice… Can use the“I pass” option Student choice… Can use the“I pass” option Involves sophisticated, complex communication skills and, therefore, should be the last component to teach Involves sophisticated, complex communication skills and, therefore, should be the last component to teach CPR: Sharing

7. Whole class does a short activity which builds cohesion through active participation Whole class does a short activity which builds cohesion through active participation Can be related to academics for the day OR just done for fun! Can be related to academics for the day OR just done for fun! Plan & model…Use PWR Loop Plan & model…Use PWR Loop CPR: Group Activity

8. Daily message written by the teacher… is read and discussed by students Daily message written by the teacher… is read and discussed by students Creates sense of anticipation about the day’s activities….informative Creates sense of anticipation about the day’s activities….informative Builds sense of community Builds sense of community Academic skills are practiced Academic skills are practiced Can be interactive Can be interactive CPR: Daily News

9. CPR: Circle of Power & Respect WHEN?WHEN? Whole group meets in a circle to begin the dayWhole group meets in a circle to begin the day 20-30 minutes 20-30 minutes Consider having a “wrap up” Closing Meeting at the end of the day to reflect on the day and get feedback from students for the purpose of making each day better. Ask: Consider having a “wrap up” Closing Meeting at the end of the day to reflect on the day and get feedback from students for the purpose of making each day better. Ask:  What went well today?  What can we do better?

10. CPR: Circle of Power & Respect WHERE?WHERE? Children gather in a circle formation so that everyone is visible to everyone else Children gather in a circle formation so that everyone is visible to everyone else Consistent place within the classroom Consistent place within the classroom Strive for the ideal, but if needed, just make it work! Strive for the ideal, but if needed, just make it work!

11. CPR: GOAL Building Community… in classrooms throughout the Florida Conference

12. Your students will feel safe and have a Great Year!

13. Your Turn! A Closer Look at CPR Quads: Expert Jigsaw -Read - Discuss – Prepare - Present (Groups A-D)Quads: Expert Jigsaw -Read - Discuss – Prepare - Present (Groups A-D) –Expert Groups (Read 10 min.-Discuss 15 min.) Introducing CPR – p. 25-28 (Group of 1’s)Introducing CPR – p. 25-28 (Group of 1’s) Greeting – p. 29-34 (Group of 2’s)Greeting – p. 29-34 (Group of 2’s) Sharing – p. 35-39 (Group of 3’s)Sharing – p. 35-39 (Group of 3’s) Group Activity – p. 40-43 (Group of 4’s)Group Activity – p. 40-43 (Group of 4’s) Daily News p.44-47 (Group of 5’s)Daily News p.44-47 (Group of 5’s) Student Led CPR p. 48-51 (Group of 6’s)Student Led CPR p. 48-51 (Group of 6’s) CPR Themes & A+ Advisory p. 52-54 (Group of 7’s)CPR Themes & A+ Advisory p. 52-54 (Group of 7’s) –7 min. Presentations to original groups A-B-C-D

14. CPR: DVD Viewing Guide 1’s: Focus on proactive management strategies1’s: Focus on proactive management strategies 2’s: Focus on Teacher Language2’s: Focus on Teacher Language 3’s: Focus on social skills practiced3’s: Focus on social skills practiced 4’s: Focus on thinking & academic skills4’s: Focus on thinking & academic skills