Build Community

First, leaders check in with themselves:

Reflect upon a group you’ve been a part of with a strong sense of community. What shared activities helped build that group identity? What shared activities helped you build connections with others within this group?

Second, leaders foster this value by:

• Sharing appreciation through activities

• Connecting beyond grade-level teams

• Fostering connections across lines a difference

• Prioritizing wellness during staff meetings

• Sharing personal stories and lives

• Creating spaces of belonging

• Summer Connection Experiences

• Modeling Whole Child Strategies