KnowledgeBases > The Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase
The Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase is an online resource to aid educators in nurturing school climates conducive to learning. It is organized around five elements aimed at developing a positive learning climate.
- Element 1: Understand the Law
- Activity 1: Become Familiar with the Legal Aspects Concerning Safer Schools
- Activity 2: Understand Legal Implications for Schools and School Personnel
- Element 2: Know Your School and Community
- Activity 1: Take a Snapshot of School and Community
- Task 1: Get Organized for Data Collection
- Task 2: Collect Student Behavior Data
- Task 3: Study School Climate
- Task 4: Examine the School's Physical Environment
- Task 5: Assess Family and Community Factors
- Task 6: Identify Interactions with Other Government Agencies
- Task 7: Review Professional Learning Activities
- Activity 2: Identify Focus Areas
- Element 3: Create a Comprehensive Positive School Climate
- Activity 1: Plan to Act
- Activity 2: Develop Methods and Strategies
- Task 1: Review Existing Policies/Procedures
- Task 2: Consult with the School's Constituent Groups and Outside Experts
- Task 3: Incorporate Strategies Aimed at School Context and Organization
- Sub-Task 1: Bullying
- Sub-Task 2: Character Initiatives
- Sub-Task 3: Conflict Resolution
- Sub-Task 4: Cyber Bullying
- Sub-Task 5: Drug Testing
- Sub-Task 6: Extended-Time Activities
- Sub-Task 7: Harassment
- Sub-Task 8: Safe and Drug Free
- Sub-Task 9: Substance-Impacted Students
- Sub-Task 10: Student Retention
- Sub-Task 11: Zero Tolerance
- Task 4: Involve Families and the Community
- Sub-Task 1: Families
- Sub-Task 2: Business Community
- Sub-Task 3: Public Safety Agencies
- Sub-Task 4: Social Service Organizations
- Sub-Task 5: Youth Gangs
- Task 5: Establish Measurable Goals
- Activity 3: Identify Resources Required to Accomplish Goals
- Task 1: Identify Responsibilities
- Task 2: Access Resources Provided Through Government Channels
- Task 3: Investigate Non-Governmental Resources
- Task 4: Identify Non-Financial Resources
- Task 5: Locate Resources for Professional Learning
- Activity 4: Document Methods and Strategies
- Element 4: Implement Strategies
- Activity 1: Manage Implementation
- Task 1: Designate Work Teams to Address Goals
- Task 2: Create & Monitor Improvement Dashboard
- Task 3: Track Project Schedules
- Activity 2: Accomplish Change
- Task 1: Understand Change Process
- Task 2: Build a Trusting Environment
- Task 3: Implement Quality Assurance Process
- Activity 3: Evaluate Outcomes
- Element 5: Communicate with School's Constituencies
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