1. Hyungyung Joo, M.Ed., Angi Felber, M.S., Fallon Calandriello, M.A. The Pennsylvania State University Enhancing School Connectedness Through Researcher-Practitioner Collaboration ™

2. VIDEO HERE ™ © 2014 The Pennsylvania State University

3. ™ Mission Nurture interconnected life skills to motivate students to succeed in a productive and safe educational environment Positive change Helping others Anti- bullying Problem solving Leadership Resiliency Vision Cultivate a collaborative school culture movement that instills in students the six foundations of helping others

4. ™ © 2014 The Pennsylvania State University Project TEAM is an initiative created by Linsey Covert, a school counselor ™ 2007 Pilot study: Elementary school in Pennsylvania 2009 Pilot study: Elementary school in New Jersey 2013 Penn State officially partnered with Project TEAM 2014 Partnered with Waynesboro School District, PA (one school) 2015 Expanded to all four elementary schools in Waynesboro School District, PA 2016 Implementation in Propel Charter School (K-8), PA ™

5. Helping Others Positive Change Anti-Bullying Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution Resiliency Leadership ™ © 2014 The Pennsylvania State University

6. ™ Foundation: #1 – Wall One Symbol: Heart Special Power: Helping Others How does she use her power? o Helps others in school, at home, and in the community o Shows compassion for others o Makes good choices o Performs acts of kindness o Shows respect o Follows Rules

7. ™ © 2014 The Pennsylvania State University Foundation: #2 – Wall Two Symbol: Light Bulb Special Power: Positive Change How does he use his power? o Thinks of new ideas to inspire and motivate others o Makes changes that help you to be a better person o Inspires change to help others, the school, and the community o Teaches the value of making mistakes

8. ™ © 2014 The Pennsylvania State University Foundation: #3 – Ceiling Symbol: Peace Sign Special Power: Anti-Bullying How does she use her power? o Defines bullying o Imbalance of power o Act committed over and over o Act is done with malicious intent o Clarifies the difference between victim, bystander, and bully o Demonstrates prevention & intervention skills o Teaches others about harmony and reconciliation

9. ™ © 2014 The Pennsylvania State University Foundation: #4 – Window One Symbol: Puzzle Piece Special Power: Problem Solving How does he use his power? o Uses positive strategies to independent and social problems o Teaches others about “Philo’s Five Ways to Solve a Conflict”

10. ™ © 2014 The Pennsylvania State University Foundation: #5 – Window Two Symbol: Wheelchair Special Power: Resiliency How does she use her power? o Teaches others about resiliency – the ability to bounce back when faces with adversity, struggles, or challenges. o Helps students understand that they can overcome obstacles

11. ™ © 2014 The Pennsylvania State University Foundation: #6 – Door of PT House Symbol: Tie & Muscle Special Power: Leadership How does he use his power? o Teaches others about confidence, strength, and assertiveness o Explains how to use your strengths to help others and yourself in a positive way o Inspires others to think about how they can be leaders in their own way o Encourages students to learn about their individual strengths and how to use them

12. TEAM framework Curriculum for each grade Lesson plans Music and colors TEAM rules Character visuals Assemblies TEAMwork tickets Reward Day Student TEAMs Student leaders © 2014 The Pennsylvania State University

13. Schools PSU CNED Faculty PSU CNED Doctoral Students PSU research center Program Director Teachers School Counselors PSU College of Education Research Director in school district

14. © 2014 The Pennsylvania State University 2014-2015 Teacher and staff, K-1 st, 2 nd -6 th School climate & Curriculum Paper version 2015-2016 Teacher and staff, 1 st, 2 nd - 8 th Added mental health & roles in bullying Online survey system