Enthusiasm and Wellbeing

Develop students' social-emotional skills through explicit classroom instruction and intervention (e.g., Second Step, Compass).

Ensure all students feel connected and accepted within their school community.

Implement new Education Quality Standards to promote equitable practices.

Intentionally include English Learners in all aspects of the school community.

Utilize inclusive practices, actively incorporating student voice.

Promote school pride through branding and celebrations.

Offer activities that foster connection, such as clubs, diverse academic offerings, dual enrollment, all-school celebrations, and extracurricular activities.

Establish clear safety protocols, including school-wide and classroom expectations and agreements.

Implement school-wide behavior practices and trauma-informed approaches to develop student resiliency.

Utilize research-based systems to prevent and respond to student behavior (e.g., Restorative Practices, Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS), Responsive Classroom, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)).

Maintain a District Safety Team for Behavioral Threat Assessment, Emergency Operations, and Response oversight.

Provide support from a District Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) interdisciplinary team, including behavioral consultants.

Develop District Alternative programs with a focus on Outdoor-Place Based Education.

Provide comprehensive health and wellness services.

Establish strong mental health partnerships and supports.

Offer support for healthy nutritional options.

Implement new Physical Education Standards to promote lifelong healthy habits and physical activity.

Establish and support Health and Wellness Committees throughout the district.

Implement strategies to increase student attendance.

Coordinate District Student Outreach and Engagement efforts.

Conduct regular roundtables and other input sessions with staff for ongoing feedback.