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See below for information and resources on some of the key frameworks that the district utilizes to support our students. The evidence-based practices included in these approaches have been shown to improve a wide range of outcomes for students, schools, and staff.
The foundation of all of these is building positive relationships!
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
PBIS is an evidence-based three-tiered framework for improving and integrating all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. It is a way to support everyone, to create the kinds of schools where all students are successful. - PBIS.org
Highland's PBIS framework is rooted in the restorative practices of Connect, Care, Repair.
Check out PBIS World for supports, interventions, and data tracking tools at each tier, organized by behaviors of concern!
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
"SEL is an integral part of education and human development. SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions." - The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
CASEL COVID-19 Resources: Free SEL resources related to COVID-19 and school closures, designed to support educators and parents. CASEL also offers a free, weekly webinar series every Friday, featuring experts on a variety of topics such as resilience, equity, and SEL at home.
Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: SEL Roadmap for Reopening School
Supporting the Social, Emotional and Behavioral Health of Students and Staff: ODE resource page on returning to school
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Care
A trauma-informed child and family service system is one in which all parties involved recognize and respond to the impact of traumatic stress on those who have contact with the system including children, caregivers, and service providers. - The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Common Trauma Symptoms & Helpful Strategies for Educators.pdf
Restorative Practices
Restorative Practices
The science of relationships and community
The science of relationships and community
Restorative practices is an emerging social science that studies how to strengthen relationships between individuals as well as social connections within communities. The aim of restorative practices is to develop community and to manage conflict and tensions by repairing harm and restoring relationships. - International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP)
Restorative Practices Handout.pdfIntro to restorative practices
Intro to restorative practices
Check-in circles
Check-in circles
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