Trainers:

Sharon Coldren

Mayra Rodriguez, Ed.S.

Advisory: Intentional Community Building

Community Building: Why Take the Time?

• Connectedness and Adolescent Development– Healthy emotional/social development key to

building positive identity• I am important• I matter• I have a Voice• I belong

– School shootings & “Fringe” Social Groups• SDA schools are no longer exempt!

• Teaching positive Communication Skills & Relationship-building must be an intentional part of the curriculum

CPR: Circle of Power & Respect

• WHO?– Teacher, students, any other adult in

room– Teacher led at beginning of school

year– Can be student led after students

become familiar with the routines

CPR: Circle of Power & Respect

• WHAT?

• In a circle….everyone can see everyone

• 4 Consistent Structures:1. Greeting2. Sharing3. Activity4. Daily News

• By name

• Structured to ensure that every child is greeted

• Often includes handshakes, high fives, clapping, singing, different languages

• Eye contact is a must!

• Use a “just right” voice

• Use PWR Loop to model and process

CPR: Greeting

• Students share news of interest OR topic selected by teacher

• “Listeners” respond in a positive manner, articulating thoughts, feelings and questions

• Not done everyday or take turns with a couple of students each day

• Student choice… Can use the“I pass” option• Involves sophisticated, complex

communication skills and, therefore, should be the last component to teach

CPR: Sharing

• Whole class does a short activity which builds cohesion through active participation

• Can be related to academics for the day OR just done for fun!

• Plan & model…Use PWR Loop

CPR: Group Activity

• Daily message written by the teacher… is read and discussed by students

• Creates sense of anticipation about the day’s activities….informative

• Builds sense of community

• Academic skills are practiced

• Can be interactive

CPR: Daily News

CPR: Circle of Power & Respect

• WHEN?

• Whole group meets in a circle to begin the day

• 20-30 minutes

• Consider having a “wrap up” Closing Meeting at the end of the day to reflect on the day and get feedback from students for the purpose of making each day better. Ask: What went well today? What can we do better?

CPR: Circle of Power & Respect

• WHERE?

• Children gather in a circle formation so that everyone is visible to everyone else

• Consistent place within the classroom

• Strive for the ideal, but if needed, just make it work!

CPR: GOAL

Building Community…

in classrooms throughout the

Florida Conference

Your students will feel safe and have a Great Year!

Your Turn!A Closer Look at CPR

• Quads: Expert Jigsaw -Read - Discuss – Prepare - Present (Groups A-D)– Expert Groups (Read 10 min.-Discuss 15 min.)

• Introducing CPR – p. 25-28 (Group of 1’s)• Greeting – p. 29-34 (Group of 2’s)• Sharing – p. 35-39 (Group of 3’s)• Group Activity – p. 40-43 (Group of 4’s)• Daily News p.44-47 (Group of 5’s)• Student Led CPR p. 48-51 (Group of 6’s)• CPR Themes & A+ Advisory p. 52-54 (Group of 7’s)

– 7 min. Presentations to original groups A-B-C-D

CPR: DVD Viewing Guide

• 1’s: Focus on proactive management strategies

• 2’s: Focus on Teacher Language

• 3’s: Focus on social skills practiced

• 4’s: Focus on thinking & academic skills