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Fostering Collaborative & Inclusive Learning Spaces: Incorporate SEL Practices Into Activities

Educators and OST providers understand and believe in the power of SEL, but often seek clarity about how to demonstrate and observe SEL in action. Th…

Inflexion February 28, 2021

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5 Easy Swaps: Engage in Effective Anti-Bias Training

Research suggests stand-alone anti-bias training may not change long-term behavior. For leaders working to make their schools more equitable, studies …

Inflexion February 25, 2021

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The 5 Whys Technique: Discover the Root of a Problem for Kaizen

Recurrent problems are often symptoms of deeper issues. Learn the 5 Whys technique to get to the root cause of a problem.

Inflexion February 22, 2021

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Assess Your Inclusive Practices: Bring Culturally Responsive Practices Into The Daily Routine

This activity will help your leadership team assess and identify how inclusive practices, supports, and structures, such as co-teaching and teaming, a…

Inflexion February 15, 2021

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Transform the Student Experience Through Listening: Reflect on How Your Students are Being Heard

This activity is designed to reflect on how you are engaging students to share their experiences, and to garner what they need from school. This is an…

Inflexion February 15, 2021

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Make Sure All Students Have What They Need to Learn: Reflect on Purposeful Learning in Your School

In this activity your team will discuss what purposeful learning means to you (teachers, staff and leaders) in your school, and begin to develop a set…

Inflexion February 11, 2021

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Envision the Future of Your School

This activity is designed for the entire school community and will be conducted with staff, leadership teams, families, and students. This is an oppor…

Inflexion February 11, 2021

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Discover Your School’s Identity: Rate Your School’s Identity With Your School Leadership Team & Teachers

An activity designed to develop a shared understanding of a school's identity and explore specific values and beliefs that are necessary to implement …

Inflexion February 11, 2021

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Develop Life Readiness Pathways: Prepare and Empower Students for Their Futures

Develop schoolwide Life Readiness pathways so students feel prepared and empowered for their next steps. Reflections and activities from all of these …

Inflexion February 11, 2021

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Assess Your School’s Level of Student Empowerment

This activity will guide your team to examine how student empowerment can be incorporated into students' daily lives. Are your students empowered to c…

Inflexion February 10, 2021

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