Connecting Generations Home of Creative Mentoring, Seasons of Respect, and Creative Transitions Connecting Generations Board Presentation January 19, 2010

Connecting Generations Home of Creative Mentoring, Seasons of Respect, and Creative Transitions Respect is the act of giving particular attention to and consideration or a special regard Seasons of Respect

Connecting Generations Home of Creative Mentoring, Seasons of Respect, and Creative Transitions History Dr. Katie Leep created the SOR curriculum based on her experience with the Summer of Respect Program. It piloted in the Spring of 2007 at 6 schools throughout Delaware. The first full year program was in FY School and student participation has continually grown in spite of funding cuts over the last 2 years.

Connecting Generations Home of Creative Mentoring, Seasons of Respect, and Creative Transitions the difference between respectful behavior, which everyone deserves, and feeling of respect for someone, which is earned; the importance of positive emotions in their classrooms and behaviors they will agree to in order to support these emotions; and strategies for working together to avoid or resolve peer- to-peer conflict and prevent bullying. Seasons of Respect Curriculum Focus

Connecting Generations Home of Creative Mentoring, Seasons of Respect, and Creative Transitions Workshop Topics Workshop #1 — The Concept of Respect Workshop #2 — Respectful Listening Workshop #3 — Emotions in the Classroom Workshop #4 — Emotions in the Classroom, Continued Workshop #5 — Conflict Resolution Workshop #6 — Bully Prevention Workshop #7 — Labeling Workshop #8 — Reflection and Celebration Seasons of Respect Sessions Activities are tied to State ELA and American School Counselor Association standards!

Connecting Generations Home of Creative Mentoring, Seasons of Respect, and Creative Transitions Current SOR Partners New Castle County Bancroft Elementary, Wilmington Brandywood Elementary, Wilmington* Claymont Elementary, Claymont Carrcroft Elementary, Wilmington* Downes Elementary, Newark* Forwood Elementary, Wilmington* Harlan Elementary School, Wilmington* Leasure Elementary School, Newark* Lombardy Elementary, Wilmington* Maple Lane Elementary, Claymont MOT Charter School, Middletown* Mt Pleasant Elementary, Wilmington* Odessey Charter, Wilmington* Serviam Girl’s Academy, New Castle* Southern Elementary, New Castle Stubbs Elementary, Wilmington* Sussex County Blades Elementary School, Seaford* Central Elementary School, Seaford* Frankford Elementary, Frankford Georgetown Elementary, Georgetown Lord Baltimore Elementary, Ocean View Long Neck Elementary, Millsboro* North Georgetown Elementary, Georgetown Phillip Showell Elementary, Selbyville Phillis Wheatley Middle, Bridgeville Southern Delaware School of the Arts, Selbyville Kent County John Bassett Moore Intermediate, Smyrna Major George S. Welsh Elementary, Dover* W.B. Simpson Elementary, Camden-Wyoming

Connecting Generations Home of Creative Mentoring, Seasons of Respect, and Creative Transitions Trainers There are 4 Part Time SOR Trainers presenting the program throughout the state. All of them are knowledgeable in the content, experienced with the age level and demonstrate excellent classroom management. Kim Taylor is a retired School Counselor with 30 years of experience. She not only facilitates training but also recruits new schools through out Sussex County. Beverli Simms-Jackson is a retired educator and administrator of 36 years. Her service area includes New Castle and Kent County Diane Simon recently retired as an educator and administrator with 33 years of experience. She works primarily in New Castle County. Pat Scarano taught Art for over 25 years in urban Wilmington Schools. She presents SOR sessions in New Castle County.

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Connecting Generations Home of Creative Mentoring, Seasons of Respect, and Creative Transitions Program Benefits The Seasons of Respect Program helps create an environment to allow for more productive learning which could lead to better test scores. Students develop an improved sense of self esteem which leads to improved school success.

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