BELE Framework – Equity Model
The BELE Framework, from the National Equity Project, stands for Building Equitable Learning Environments, and is a guide for transforming student experiences and learning outcomes.
Whole School Prevention Planning
What are Pronouns?
A helpful video using the voices of youth on what pronouns are, why they matter, and how to use new ones and support your trans friends and students.
The Importance of Teaching and Learning Conditions on Teacher Retention and School Performance
This brief draws on a study of teacher working conditions and their relationship to teacher retention and school performance in North Carolina. It is part of a series of studies conducted by the Learning Policy Institute—
in collaboration with WestEd and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at North Carolina State University—as part of an action plan developed to inform ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with the North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision in Leandro v. the State of North Carolina. That case affirmed the state’s constitutional responsibility to provide
every student an equal opportunity for a sound basic education, including access to qualified teachers and administrators. Requested by the court in conjunction with both plaintiffs and defendants, the action plan aims to
identify root causes of current inequalities and evidence-based solutions to meet the constitutional standard.
Mental Health Literacy Strategic Plan (case example)
Schools can reference this example of a mental health strategic plan that outlines and illustrates the actions taken to build practices and procedures for a school district committed to addressing the mental health needs of students as well as improving mental wellness for all.
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Supporting Transgender, Non-binary and gender Nonconforming Students
This 3-minute video, created from a resource from Chicago Public Schools, provides best practice on how to respond to pushback regarding supporting Transgender, Non-Binary & Gender Non-comforming Students. It provides general examples; however, your responses may vary depending on the relationship you have with the individuals you are communicating with.
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How to Support Transgender Students
Short video that highlights the voices of trans and gender nonconforming students talking about what they need from schools in order to feel welcome and supported.
Key Practices for Community Schools Transformation
The six key practices for school transformation are illustrated on this infographic from the Community Schools Forward Framework, informed by both research and practice. The framework shows the integrated nature of the key practices and emphasizes the enabling conditions (i.e., trusting relationships, inclusive decision-making, a shared vision, and actionable data) and supportive infrastructure that must be in place for effective implementation.
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Gender Inclusive Schools FAQs
FAQs developed by NASP and Gender Spectrum to guide school psychologists in their daily practice as they consult with teachers, administrators, and caregivers on ways to ensure that schools are welcoming, safe, and gender inclusive.
Decarceration Begins with School Discipline Reform
Many educators are fighting against criminalizing students and are using trauma-informed and restorative justice practices to shift paradigms. Trauma-informed practices must be intentional and focused on emotional calm and stability for students during a time of community trauma. For this change in thinking, educators must realize how the punitive discipline actions demanded of them are harmful.
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The Spectrum of Trauma-Savvy Practice (worksheet)
When examining building and district-wide practices, it is common for ratings in all four of the categories. The goal of this worksheet is to identify both your areas of strength as well as those areas still in need of improvement. As you
reflect on each category and definition, there is a space provided to allow you to document your current practices either as an individual, building, or district with the ultimate goal of becoming trauma-invested.
The book, Fostering Resilient Learners, presents case studies, research, stories, and practical, easy-to-implement strategies to help students living with trauma thrive in the classroom. The book includes strategies to help education professionals build strong relationships and create a safe space to enable students to learn at high levels, and adopt a strengths-based approach that helps professionals recalibrate how destructive student behaviors are viewed and to perceive what students need to break negative cycles. Check out their website for lots more information. www.fosteringresilientlearners.org
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