Presented by Intermediate Unit 1 & TEAMology Improving School Climate and Building Leaders The TEAM Approach Improving School Climate & Building Future Ready Leaders Presented by Intermediate Unit 1 & TEAMology

Today’s TEAMologists Joe Mahoney Supervisor of Mental Health Services – IU1 Joe.Mahoney@iu1.org https://www.iu1.org/ FaceBook – @IntermediateUnit1 Twitter - @IU1Tweets Lisa DiBernardo Director of Education - TEAMology ldibernardo@teamology.team https://www.teamology.team FaceBook – TEAMology Twitter - @weareTEAMology

TEAM Story Building You are creating a story together that must have a beginning, middle and end, making sure to have a setting, characters, action or conflict and a resolution. Each person says six words going in order around the room. Every person must have a chance to say their words, before the story is complete. Everyone needs to make sure to pay attention so you don’t mess up the story, when it is your turn.

What is School Climate?  

Negative Student Perceptions of School Climate are Associated with: Poor Academic Achievement Increased rates of behavioral difficulties Lower self-esteem Lower school connectedness and school satisfaction Increased rate of absences and drop-out

Social Emotional Learning & School Connectedness

Devastating Results of Poor School Climate and Low School Connectedness (National School Climate Center) Lower Student Achievement Increase in Bullying and Other Anti-Social Behaviors Negative Child Development Decreased Graduation Rates Decrease in Teacher Retention Increase in Student Mental Health Issues

Let’s have a discussion… What programming or strategies do the schools you work with have in place? What is the goal of the programming or strategies or what need is it addressing? Is it meeting that goal or need? Do the schools’ plans meet all 13 domains of school climate? Do the plans improve feelings of school connectedness? How do the students respond? What is working? What data supports this? What could be better?

School Climate Relationships Student/Student Adult/Student Adult/Adult Let’s continue the conversation: How would you describe these relationships in the schools with which you work? Which ones are most positively impacting school climates? Which ones are most negatively impacting school climates?

Current School Programming PBIS & SWEBS Responsive Classroom Character Counts Second Step Others?

What Current Programs are Lacking Most programs start later than needed - Prevention programs starting at a young age (K) are essential. Disjointed or piece meal programs are a major barrier to school climate improvement. Programs that focus on one area (ie anti-bullying, character ed) are not improving the whole child or impacting school climate. Programs must be a comprehensive and sustainable approach versus a stand alone, short-term method. Research shows that in order for programs to be effective they must be integrated into every fabric of curriculum and school life, across grade levels and content areas. To be an effective SEL program, skills must be taught consistently by all staff creating a common language, which must be related to behavior expectations. All staff members must be trained and there should be parent/community buy in.

The Need for a Holistic Approach Social Emotional Learning Character Education Bullying Prevention STEAM and Career Education 21st Century Skills Social Ecological Model

Benefits of a TEAM What are the Benefits of a TEAM? Why use a TEAM approach to improve school climate?

Think about your experience with a TEAM or organization you feel passionate about… How does it feel when they win or things are going well? How does it feel when they lose or something bad happens? The result of your reaction is due to the overall feeling of connection you have to that team or organization.

Research Based Skills Crucial for TEAM Model

Helping Others (Compassion, Kindness, Caring, Love, Empathy, Politeness, Generosity, Altruism) SAMPLE BEHAVIORS Compliments Doing or saying something to make others feel good Helping classmate with a math problem Asking how a classmate is feeling Showing respect Following school rules Being independent and doing what is expected Telling the truth Being a good friend Keeping classroom and school clean

Positive Change (Humility, Fairness, Openness, Responsibility, Self-Improvement, Self-Control, Authenticity) SAMPLE BEHAVIORS Using coping skills Coming to school after being truant Turning around negative behavior A student working independently after struggling to work alone A student making better choices Doing something that has a positive impact on school, home, community or world

Anti-Bullying (Acceptance, Respect, Empathy, Courage, Conscientiousness, Integrity) SAMPLE BEHAVIORS Student involving a teacher if they see bullying Standing up for a peer being picked on, teased, left out or bullied Embracing differences Taking a stand as a team against a bully Supporting a victim of bullying Including new student Being respectful to everyone

Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution (Open-mindedness, Forgiveness, Critical Thinking, Persistence, Communication, Citizenship) SAMPLE BEHAVIORS Calming down before reacting Using the problem solving process Using conflict resolution strategies Being open to constructive criticism and using feedback Sounding out a word when reading Asking a question when not understanding Choosing to play or do something else when you don't agree with how a friend is playing Using a tool to figure out a math problem Talking through a problem or conflict

Resiliency (Grit, Growth Mindset, Coping Skills, Optimism, Self-Confidence, Determination) SAMPLE BEHAVIORS Being able to bounce back after something hard happens Making the right choice even when the wrong choice seems easier Not giving up, when something is hard Taking care of self Positively solving a problem Using Positive Self-Talk Being open minded

Leadership (Reliability, Responsibility, Integrity, Honesty, Self-Discipline, Selflessness, Self-Motivation, Motivational) SAMPLE BEHAVIORS Follows rules Friendly to everyone Exhibits foundations/character traits Works hard Ready to learn, adheres to deadlines Doing something because it's the right thing to do Self-motivated Motivating and inspiring others Uses strengths to better themselves and others

It’s All About: Common Language Intrinsic Motivation TEAM Reinforcement Integration Connecting to Career Readiness

TEAM Activity As you are playing, pay attention to which foundations/skills you are using. Be ready to share your thoughts after the activity.

Creating a TEAM Culture WHOLE SCHOOL Prevention Grade Level Prevention CLASSROOM Prevention SMALL GROUP Intervention/Prevention Individual Prevention/Intervention Home/Community Intervention

School Wide Programming Bringing Everything Together

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