Foundations Module C: Conscious Construction of an Inviting School Climate

Foundations Module C: Conscious Construction of an Inviting School Climate - guides the entire staff in creating and sustaining a school environment that makes all students feel welcomed and valued. This process includes developing Guidelines for Success, a set of behaviours and traits that provides a common language and common values among staff, students, and parents. This module explains how and why to maintain at least 3:1 ratios of positive interactions and covers the importance of regular attendance and strategies for improving attendance. Strategies for meeting the basic human needs of all students are also discussed. Finally, the module outlines how to welcome and orient staff, students, and families who are new to the school in a way that connects them to the school community.

• Presentation 1: Constructing and Maintaining a Positive Climate
• Presentation 2: Guidelines for Success
• Presentation 3: Ratios of Positive Interactions
• Presentation 4: Improving Attendance
• Presentation 5: School Connectedness—Meeting Basic Human Needs
• Presentation 6: Programs and Strategies for Meeting Needs
• Presentation 7: Making a Good First Impression—Welcoming New Staff, Students, and Families
• Appendix A: Foundations Implementation Rubric and Summary
• Appendix B: Module C Implementation Checklist
• Appendix C: Guide to Module C Reproducible Forms and Samples

The module includes DVD inservice presentations by Dr. Sprick and colleagues and 8 copies of the related study guide and CD of reproducible forms and examples from real-world Foundations implementations.

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DVD inservice presentations by Dr. Sprick and colleagues

8 copies of the related study guide

CD with reproducible forms and examples from real-world Foundations implementations