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Forging a Shared Identity: Building a Holistic Learning Community

Presented by: Matt Coleman, Chief Executive Officer of Inflexion and Alexa Achille, Project Manager at Inflexion

This interactive workshop delved into the power of a shared identity within a school community. We explored how to cultivate the shared values, beliefs, and understandings that create a supportive and purposeful learning environment for each and every student.

In this workshop we explore:

How to identify the core values and beliefs that will serve as the foundation for your school community.
How to craft a clear set of goals that encompass academic, social, and emotional well-being for all students.
Strategies to engage all stakeholders (teachers, staff, families, students, and the broader community) in building a shared identity.

By engaging, you will be ready to:

Develop a practical plan to implement your shared identity and celebrate successes.
Apply a framework for creating a holistic learning environment that benefits all students.

September 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm PDT

Resources

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What role do you think identity plays in developing a healthy school climate and culture? This activity will help you develop a shared understanding of your school’s identity and explore specific values and beliefs necessary to implement a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) in your school.

https://dev.dev.portico.inflexion.org/envision-the-future-of-your-schools-identity-develop-a-shared-understanding-of-your-schools-identity

If you have 5 minutes…

Santiam Canyon Superintendent, Todd Miller, shared some insights about the importance of school identity work. School identity helps members of a school community and greater community to feel connected and united. Here are five more benefits your school community can enjoy by building a strong school culture from a shared identity

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If you have 20 minutes…

There’s a lot of talk about school community, climate, culture, and identity and how they’re all so important. But what exactly are they and how can you ensure your school actually develops a strong and positive community?

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If you have 30 minutes…

This activity will help your team begin to understand, reflect on, and identify practices that will support the elevation and inclusion of all students because schools can work for every student.The Two Anchors that make or break school change efforts: Schools that have a shared vision for readiness and a clear, shared school identity are positioned to succeed.

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About the Presenters

Dr. Matt Coleman is the CEO of Inflexion – a nonprofit consulting group that strives to help educators better equip students for success. Matt’s focus on school systems change has produced demonstrable results, is rooted in organizational theory and informed by Matt’s extensive experience working at every level of the secondary education system, as a teacher, principal, and district-level administrator.

Alexa has a decade of experience in the dynamic worlds of communication and education. She is on a mission to spark brilliance in professionals. She specializes in crafting impactful learning experiences, building communities that empower, and advocating for what truly matters.