Course Description

• Strengthening the Student Teacher Relationship: A Foundational Practice to Increase Belonging and Engagement in Your School or Classroom
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Dr. Kelli Smith
• Credit(s) and Type: 3 Hours Relicensure | Staff Development

Target Audience

• Certified Staff
• Open to Substitute Teachers = Not at this time
• Open to Student Teachers = Not at this time
• Open to Charter School Staff = Yes 
  • Charter Certified 

Date, Time, and Location

• Date: January 9, 2024 & January 30, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
• Google Meet Link: 

Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

• What the Research Says: Understand the critical role the teacher-student relationship plays in student achievement and engagement
• Shifting Mindsets: Learn how to transform your school/classroom mindset to fully embrace the importance of relationships and  how  relationships enhance student outcomes while also enhancing our own personal well-being.
• Learn About: Researched Based Best Practices to Foster Relationships and Belonging
• Identify Universal Practices to develop in your classroom/school to form adult connections with students and between students
• Strategies/Activities to help all students succeed socially, emotionally and academically through tiers of support
• Increase your personal wellbeing through this work