Students
A school community using the Relationships First model breathes restoration and uplifts individuals through empathy and healing. RF schools have a vibe of intentional peace-making. Students use their agency to transform their schools for positive outcomes.
Caregivers
The RF tools used within schools, like Restorative Conversations, apply to how we think about interactions outside school as well. A core principle of RF asks practitioners to speak and listen from the heart, meaning to be open and authentic. One of the ways that is demonstrated is by fully sharing the RF model with the community with district-level contacts and sharing resources. Caregivers are encouraged to actively participate in the school culture and climate by doing heart work at home.
Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox
Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox
Our office offers a wide range of resources and tools for helping schools develop students’ social and emotional competencies. These tools are available to schools for free through our office, we can support their use, and they require little or no extra PD time.
The School District of Philadelphia has adopted CASEL’s 5 social and emotional learning competencies. View a video that details these HERE
Tools for Students
Tools for Staff
Other training resources:
Slide deck: Building Your SEL Toolbox for School Staff
Tools for Building a Schoolwide Culture of SEL
Community Meeting Resources
“There is no significant learning without a significant relationship.” Dr. James Comer
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