Relationship Supporting Structures

Rituals and routines that foster and sustain strong relationships.

Elements of Relationship Supporting Structures

These elements serve as guiding principles or visions of what “perfect” or “ideal” outcomes might look like.

The school implements structures that foster familiarity with students’ names, faces, and stories.

Structured staff time is intentionally designed to build and sustain community.

Routines promote knowing and caring for one another.

Structures, rituals, and routines are in place to strengthen partnerships with families and the community.

Angela Stevens-Stevenson, former principal at Martin Luther King, Jr. Junior High School in Pittsburg, CA talks about embracing meaningful change.

Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be.
– Rita F. Pierson

Crowdsource Workshops on Relationship Supporting Structures

Past Crowdsource Recaps

From Perspectives to Progress: Elevating Community Insights for School Success

This workshop is designed for school leaders seeking to engage the power of collective wisdom within their communities. By attending, you’ll have a unique opportunity to gain insights from Dr. Paul E. Coakley, a coach for school leaders within the Inflexion community and Superintendent of Multnomah Education Service District (ESD) …

Webinar: Building a Culture of Mind, Heart, and Spirit

This hour-long webinar will feature Angela Stevens-Stevenson, former principal at Martin Luther King, Jr. Junior High School in Pittsburg, CA. Topics of conversation will include embedding school identity in instruction, setting positive expectations, and embracing meaningful change …

Using School Identity to Address Educator Exhaustion

The beginning of the school year is an exciting time, but many educators are returning to their buildings already exhausted. A shared school identity–agreement on what a school stands for–is one tool for building a strong community, combating fatigue, and creating space for meaningful school change. This Crowdsource Coffee will …

Creating Brave Spaces With Staff and Students

This workshop will center on creating brave spaces with staff and students, in order to build a culture of transparency and trust …

Starting the New Year Connected

Explore how we can identify students who may feel unseen, disconnected, or left out of their school community. Through collaborative discussion and idea-sharing, we’ll crowdsource strategies that foster authentic connection and belonging—ensuring that every student is known by name, face, and story. Together, we’ll reflect on how to build inclusive …