SCPPS SEL Champions ready for day 2 of learning as they prepare to build relationships and address the needs of every student. #BelongingBeforeAchievement
Our School Counselors are true professionals and invest in our students, so we are investing in them with a professional learning session facilitated by Hatching Results. #StandardsFocused--Student-Centered
R.K. Smith Middle School is truly bringing the holiday spirit by having their band and choir perform together. What a wonderful collaboration and they sound amazing!!!
Rockin' on the River is truly Rockin'. Come on out and join us and have a good time at the Lafon Performing Arts Center. We will be here until 8:00 PM.
SCPPS Teachers of Color Advisory Committee reviewed/discussed leadership opportunities, and will work hard to "find their Marigolds." Leadership from our own Cecelia Gillam and Makesa Melancon-Leveck played a key role in providing voice and agency for all. #RepresentationMatters
Assistant Principal, Brian Gough is "Growing with the Flow" at Luling Elementary. Mr. Gough began his SCPPS career as a Teacher at LES in 1997, and he is honored and proud to return to LES as a support for Teachers and students alike. #ExpectExcellence💯
LES held a PL session for their Substitute Teachers, Kindergarten & Lunch Monitors, etc. focused on the "Teacher Language" that will empower their students. All LES students will "grow" because all employees will speak life into every student, every day. #ExpectExcellence💯
Luling Elementary School Principal, Carol Bowie-Cotton excited to greet her students on their first day of school. The LES Family will "grow with the flow" as they prioritize planting seeds of success for every student, every day!
JBM Principal, Steven Guitterrez and his Administrative Team supporting their teachers in creating Team Norms/Expectations that will uphold a culture of dignity and belonging for every student every day. #ExpectExcellence💯
JBM Middle School Teachers dressing the part for the professional learning break out session they will facilitate for their faculty/staff. Topic: Universal design--"helping your students fly."
Accessibility for all.
Band the average by designing to the edges!#ExpectExcellence💯
Principal, Dr. David Schexnaydre with his Hurst Roadrunners focusing on increasing the engagement of their parents while utilizing great communication skills. Their goal is to be Hurstastic and extraordinary by doing the "extra." #ExpectExcellence💯
My heart ❤️ is full right now. At Norco Elementary School--Teacher Leaders are presenting Responsive Classroom with break out sessions, Proactive Social Conferences, and Belonging. They operate with One Heart, One Family, and "Life and s Sweet at NES"
SCPPS' Counselors & MHPs know--Every meeting should begin with an icebreaker. Relationships & personalization are key. You also get to smile, laugh, learn that you have things in common, and know that you are not alone. Don't rush to start the meeting until you "break the ice."
SCPPS' Counselors & MHPs read a variety of articles focused the Mental Health of students. They collaborated, shared their knowledge with the team, and discussed what they will do at their schools to address the needs of every student. #MentalHealthMatters
Social emotional Learning & Wellness at its finest!Neither happens within great leadership. Jerry Smith, Executive Director of Student Services, and Dr. Alice Cryer-Sumler, Counselor and Student Support Specialist planned an awesome session for all district Counselors and MHPs.
Principal of Raymond K. Smith Middle School, Harold Blood presenting the concept of "belonging" to his faculty/staff. As employee and student belonging increase so will student achievement. Building a "culture of dignity" is the key. #BelongingMatters#ExpectExcellence
SCPPS' New Teacher Orientation provided our teachers with training focused on social emotional learning. Social curriculum matters as much as academic curriculum, and student wellbeing & belonging are keys to student success. #SELMatters#StudentBelongingMatters#StudentSuccess
SCPPS' Powerful Principals using solicited feedback from our Teachers and of Color (TOC). They brainstormed ideas to increase the support, dignity, and belonging of our Teachers of Color that will implemented in their schools. #RepresentationMattersforAllStudents