WHAT ACTIONS DID WE TAKE?

•Student surveys and interviews

•Informal observations on the playgrounds

•Mindful listening and observing during unstructured times

•Written classroom SEL snapshots

•Direct instruction of SEL strategies

•Consultation and collaboration with District SEL team and school counsellor

•School-wide Friendly Friday Walks to build connections and community

•“Caught Caring” - school-wide acknowledgement of children caught caring for school, place and others

•Inventory of mentor and anchor texts to support direct teaching

WHAT NEW QUESTIONS DO WE HAVE?

• How can we deepen the connections between Blair Cares and the Core Compentencies (I can statements)?

• What professional learning do we need next to continue our journey?

• How do we measure continued growth?