RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM
RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM
Responsive Classroom is an approach to teaching and discipline that focuses on the four areas above: engaging academics, positive community, effective management, and developmentally responsive teaching. District 39 uses Responsive Classroom as an approach to building positive classroom communities throughout the school, and it includes strategies such as the use of Morning Meeting/Responsive Advisory Meeting, Energizers, Interactive Modeling, and positive Teacher Language, the Responsive Classroom approach can be integrated into any content area to provide a foundation for Social-Emotional development across the school. All D39 teachers should use Responsive Classroom techniques to support the community in their classrooms.
RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM RESOURCES
All D39 staff received foundational training with Responsive Classroom during the 2021-2022 school year. In addition to the one-day initial course, staff received or has access to the following resources:
Elementary Staff:
5-8 Staff:
Responsive Advisory Meeting Book
The Power of Our Words for Middle School
Additional Resource for Creative Arts/PE/World Language Staff:
Responsive Classroom for Special Areas
These resources highlight strategies and lessons to be used when supporting the development of your classroom communities and the development of social-emotional competencies throughout the year.
FALL SERIES FOR 23-24
This free webinar series examines the Responsive Classroom practices and strategies teachers and school leaders can use to build a successful school year experience for all students.
This series is recommended for anyone working with pre-K through eighth grade students, though high school educators may also find it useful.
All webinars are live from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).
September 21, 2023: The Magic of Interactive Modeling
November 16, 2023: Closing the Class Period and the Day
January 18, 2024: Leveraging Interaction for Optimal Learning
March 21, 2024: Student Choice for Intrinsic Motivation
May 16, 2024: The Power of Reflection for Students and Teachers
REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE. Sessions are recorded if you can't make the dates or times, and will be sent to all registrants' emails.
ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
We continue to encourage all staff to participate in Professional development to improve your skills and understanding of Responsive Classroom. Check out webinars and in-person or online professional development information below and if interested, apply to attend!
The Responsive Classroom website has links to an extensive library of ARTICLES, VIDEOS, and DOWNLOADABLES to use and refer to as you continue to learn about the approach and try new things in your classroom.
CLICK ABOVE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 4-DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES FOR RC.