5/1/2014 1 How to Create and Sustain Strong Schools: The Whole Child Initiative Gregory J. Benner, Ph.D. Professor and Executive Director Center for Strong Schools University of Washington-Tacoma (253) 692-4621 [email protected]Learning Targets • I have deepened my understanding of social emotional learning the foundation of sustainable change • I have deepened my understanding of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) and how it fits within the system of supports. • I have deepened my understanding of how to implement evidence-based practices successfully over time (sustainability).
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How to Create and Sustain Strong Schools: The Whole Child Initiative
Gregory J. Benner, Ph.D. Professor and Executive Director
Center for Strong Schools University of Washington-Tacoma
Create a positive school culture: School environment is predictable 1. common language 2. common vision (understanding of expectations) 3. common experience (everyone knows) School environment is positive regular recognition for positive behavior School environment is safe violent and disruptive behavior is not tolerated School environment is consistent adults use similar expectations.
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• K-12 students: 42% of
instructional time (6 hrs.)
engaged in learning.
• 17% of the day students
are engaged and are successful in academic
tasks (one hour)
• High school: 90% non-
academically engaged
time (Lewis, 2012).
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CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP BEGINS WITH CLOSING THE ENGAGEMENT GAP