Relationships

Empathy is the foundation of all relationships.

I believe that relationships are the core of education. In everything we do as educators, we are teaching our students how to be in relationship with themselves, each other, their local community, and the larger world. The best tool I have found to ground this work is the CASEL framework.

CASEL standards apply to everyone, from children to adolescents, to adults. Take a look at the core competencies and indicators.

CASEL SEL.mp4

Self-Management

Please watch the video to understand why I believe the CASEL wheel is an outstanding framework for an entire school community.

Relationships Require Accountability

Restorative Justice: Upholding Standards while Teaching Accountability and Promoting Personal Growth

A-few-basics-about-Restorative-Justice-Practices.pdf

Youth Restoration Project  

Steiny reference.pdf

Steiny Recommendation