Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a motivational theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid. Use the resources on this website and short video in staff and family presentations to share information on how students’ need for safety and belonging is vital in their success in school.
This resource identifies five guiding principles and suggests actions schools and school districts can take to create inclusive, safe, supportive, and fair learning environments. The resource also lists federal resources to support these efforts.
Guiding Principles for Creating Safe, Inclusive, Supportive, and Fair School Climates Read More »
Learn how exclusionary discipline practices like suspensions and expulsions can increase misbehavior and negatively impact school climate, particularly among Black students, who face disproportionate rates of these punishments. Discover how restorative practices, which focus on conflict resolution and community building, can address the root causes of misbehavior, reduce racial disparities, and improve overall school climate and academic engagement.
Fostering Belonging, Transforming Schools: The Impact of Restorative Practices Read More »
Keeping our school campuses safe from active shooters or intruders is one component of a school emergency plan. Part of being prepared is planning safety drills. The type of drills or exercises your school conducts should map on to your school emergency operations plan. This fact sheet provides guidance on steps to consider when performing an active shooter/ intruder drill.
This training toolkit is made up of two modules that address bullying in classrooms. Specifically, it is designed for trainers to assist teachers in cultivating meaningful relationships with students while creating a positive climate in the classroom.The first module is “Understanding and Intervening in Bullying Behavior,” which addresses how to identify and effectively intervene when bullying occurs (including tips on de-escalation). The second module is “Creating a Supportive Classroom Climate,” which considers effective strategies to build a classroom climate where bullying is less likely to occur.
Creating a Safe and Respectful Enviornment in Our Nation’s Classrooms Read More »
Center for Safe & Resilient Schoolsare leaders in creating trauma-informed school systems, with training and consultation in research-and evidence-based interventions that promote crisis prevention, response, and recovery. They cover the spectrum of support, from threat assessment to crisis response and long-term recovery, and their interventions and trainings support the entire school community, from mental health providers on campus to classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, school leaders, and staff.
Center for Safe & Resilient Schools and Workplaces Read More »
This report provides guidance on the important factors schools must take into account when considering and choosing to conduct armed assailant drills.
Best Practice Considerations for Armed Assailant Drills in Schools Read More »
Set of surveys that track behaviors that can lead to poor health in students grades 9 through 12. Results help monitor health trends, identify emerging issues, and plan and evaluate programs that can help improve adolescent health.
Anti-racist approach to SEL takes a view that recognizes and values the diverse social and emotional skills students bring with them to the classroom. It also relates students’ individual social and emotional struggles to their lived experience with racial injustice and social inequity.
Why We Need an Anti-Racist Approach to Social and Emotional Learning Read More »
Article that includes principles of practice, educator preparation, and considerations for policy makers as they build a positive school climate—where students feel a sense of safety and belonging and where relational trust prevails.
Why School Climate Matters and What Can Be Done to Improve It Read More »
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