Quarter 3!
The focus this quarter is SEL & Trauma-Informed Practices!​
As always please contact one of the leadership team members or Amanda to get 1:1 support for you and your school.  ​You are awesome! 💖 Your Leadership Team!

Course Credit registration is open here!

Course cost is reimbursable this semester due to to the vital role that the Champs are playing in a unique time. 💖​

⭐​Weekly Activities (Click on the week to expand)

Week 1 - January 11-15

Must Do!
Complete all:

Selfcare Ideas!

Headspace for Educators!
Everyday mindfulness for your classroom and YOU!  ​💖Amy
I am SUPER Type A! I have multiple planners, lists, etc. Bullet Journaling helps me be mindful of my time & lowers my stress level! (PS I LOVE this guys voice… its almost a meditation for crazy type A people!)
​💖Annaleah
Mood + Gratitude Tracker!
I’ve gotten into drawing & journaling recently. This has given me a boost - especially when I make it pretty! ​💖Nikki
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Get Active!
 I don't know about you, but I have had a really hard time with consistent physical activity since COVID. 
Just do it my friends! ​💖Amanda
                               FEATURED RESOURCE
                 from the Times of Crisis resource we shared last week!
Week 2 - January 18-22

Must Do!
📢ANNOUNCEMENT! - $99 fee for Champs Course Credit for Semester 2 will be reimbursed by the District! Due to the unique situation we are in and crucial role that the Champs are playing this year! 
Complete all:​
Week 3 - January 25-29

Must Do!
Complete all:​

May Do!
As requested by several... For a little more...
  • 30-min webinar with Catlin Tucker! Strategies on managing the concurrent classroom 

⭐​Turn-Key Materials

Trauma-Informed Practice + Self-care
A quick, basics look... (5-15 minutes)
Pause and reflect - Common Reactions to Trauma (​slide for presenting or printable version)
OR Build Awareness - Stress Spectrum (Online Interactive Version)
A collaborative, walk about  ... (15-30 minutes)
​​Small group Discussion - Trauma Informed Self-Care - The ABCs (slides for presenting, printable version)
​OR Grade-a-like/Content Area Discussion - Strategies for Designing Trauma-Informed Lessons (slides for presenting)
A deep dive... (30 minutes+ or recurring event)
Think, pair, share - Trauma Informed Self Care Self Assessment (Resource - focus on pg. 3-9)
SEL Instructional practices
A quick, basics look... (5-15 minutes)
 ​Pause and Reflect - Assessment of Social-Emotional Engagement Within Your School (slide for presenting/printing)

​A collaborative, walk about  ... (15-30 minutes)
Whole Staff Discussion - Check communication consistency across the school to empathize with student/family experience (slides for presenting)

​A deep dive... (30 minutes+ or recurring event)
Review SEL Teaching Practices + Small Group Discussion (Use this link, select Understanding SEL, go to graphic at bottom, center, click Teaching Practices to learn more)
Re-integration into school
A quick, basics look... (5-15 minutes)
​Whole Group Brainstorm - Generate a list of protocols or habits that your new to building students need (and returning to building students may need a refresher on) *This can be a sticky note on a poster activity to collect ideas!

​A collaborative, walk about  ... (15-30 minutes)
Small Group Discussion - Modeling Growth Mindset Language - Identifying alternatives to common phrases like “Good Job & Try your best” (slides for presenting)

​A deep dive... (30 minutes+ or recurring event)
Small group or PLC Discussion - Utilizing Conferences to support the whole human (for SEL support, habit building, and learning) - (Slides for Presenting, PDF version)
Balancing workload with blended learning
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​A quick, basics look... (5-15 minutes)
​Pause and Reflect -  Targeting use of location - choosing the best activities! (slide for presenting)

​A collaborative, walk about  ... (15-30 minutes)
Small Group Discussion - Consider Catlin Tucker's Questions from Chapter 3 of Balance with Blended Learning - Who is doing the work in your class? (slide for presenting)
A deep dive... (30 minutes+ or recurring event)
Shared Experience + Discussion - Listen to this podcast independently How to plan for activities that work for In person, remote, and hybrid instruction. In Small groups, explore microshifts in practice that can lighten the workload.

⭐​Events for your awareness...February!

Learning Walks
We are excited to announce that Learning Walks will be starting back up in KPBSD virtual style! You will hear more in the coming weeks, but for the moment, know that you will be invited to participate in a Learning Walk in February using pre-recorded video and collaborative discussion! Stay Tuned!
Turnkeys
Champs will be partnering with their Admins and leadership teams to select one or more of the options above to Turnkey to their staff. Time will be allotted during one or more staff meetings or early release. With your team, you can take what you school needs and cater it to the time allotted and the design of your meetings. You can feel free to ask for more support from the Champ Leadership Team. 

⭐​Save the Date - March 5th!

Flexible Learning Conference
We are partnering with our expert friends at Ed Elements for a 2 1/2 hour PL event! The date is set for March 5th from 9:00-11:30. Attendees will be the PL Champs + 1, so be thinking about who on your staff would most enjoy, dive into and benefit from a learning event! More details to come!       
                                             **Click here to add to your calendar**