Building trust in schools
As Lennon Flowers and Reverend Jennifer Bailey explain, “Relationships move at the speed of trust.” Each school community is a relationship web, and trust is the foundation of healthy relationships. When trust increases, relationships strengthen, and all community members are significantly more likely to thrive. Yet many school leaders and educators express that a significant challenge they face at work is how to build trusting relationships — whether with students, colleagues, parents, or school leaders.
What is trust, exactly? According to recent research, how do we build trust moment to moment? And what are concrete, research-based action steps you can take tomorrow to develop the kinds of relationships that support thriving, not just surviving? This interactive session will offer you the opportunity to learn about the art and science of trust-building, as well as how to apply it to your life as an educator.
Earlier this year, the New York State Education Department released both “Social Emotional Learning, a Guide to Systemic Whole School Implementation” and the “Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education Framework”. Adult SEL, including how to establish trust-building relationships at school, is an essential component of these initiatives.
What is trust, exactly? According to recent research, how do we build trust moment to moment? And what are concrete, research-based action steps you can take tomorrow to develop the kinds of relationships that support thriving, not just surviving? This interactive session will offer you the opportunity to learn about the art and science of trust-building, as well as how to apply it to your life as an educator.
Earlier this year, the New York State Education Department released both “Social Emotional Learning, a Guide to Systemic Whole School Implementation” and the “Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education Framework”. Adult SEL, including how to establish trust-building relationships at school, is an essential component of these initiatives.
At this workshop, you'll be able to:
- Evaluate your actions and language choices through the lens of Brene Brown’s Trust BRAVING Inventory and Elena Aguilar’s Indicators of Trust in Schools
- Implement trust-building communication strategies in your interactions at school
- Apply your learning by developing a personalized trust action plan, which will include concrete next steps you can take to build more trustworthy relationships at your school
Is this workshop right for you?
Cultivating Community welcomes all K-12 educators, but is best for teachers, school leaders, and paraprofessionals who are:
Cultivating Community welcomes all K-12 educators, but is best for teachers, school leaders, and paraprofessionals who are:
- Concerned about lack of trust in one or more of relationships at school
- Interested in analyzing school-based relationships through trust inventories
- Seeking actionable strategies for improving communication
- Wondering how to improve, restore, and strengthen relationships with students, colleagues, parents, or school leaders
- Interested in developing trust-building and communication skills
Meet your facilitator
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Alison Cohen
Alison is a product of an urban public school system (DCPS), and her experiences as a student made her passionate about educational equity and school community building. Alison has spent more than a decade working in public middle and high schools in New York City and New Jersey. She has been a teacher (English, Literacy, ESOL/ENL, Special Ed), school mindfulness program director, student teacher supervisor, teacher advice columnist, professional development facilitator, and coach. Alison holds a B.A. in Sociology from Harvard University and an M.S.T. in TESOL from Fordham. Her areas of expertise include literacy across the content areas, assessment best practices, teacher leader development, educator self-care, mindfulness-based school community building, and the benefits and challenges of growth mindset initiatives. She admires educators' dedication to the young people in their care and is committed to supporting them. |
FAQ
What are CTLE hours, and should I register for them?
Beginning in 2016, a registered holder of a NYS professional classroom teaching certificate, educational leadership certificate, or Level III teaching assistant certificate is required to successfully complete 100 Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours. Teachers College is a state-approved provider of CTLE hours, and participants can earn up to 6 CTLE hours for attending this series. Attendance will be verified before CTLE credits are awarded.
CTLE information must be included on your registration form. If you decline CTLE hours at the time of registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the first session. Once the series begins, we can no longer accommodate CTLE requests.
Can I pay for my registration using a purchase order?
Absolutely! Have your school contact [email protected] to initiate this process. A PO must be created by your school & received by CPET prior to registration closing in order for a promo code to be generated.
Once we've received a PO, we will provide your school with a promo code to distribute to the teachers they are funding. The promo code will allow you to bypass Eventbrite's payment section, so that there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
Is there a New Teacher Network membership discount available for this workshop?
No, there is no discount available for this series. Please visit our events page to view upcoming workshops & conferences that are offered to NTN members at a reduced price.
What if I need to change or cancel my registration?
If you need to change your registration for any reason: contact us at [email protected].
If you need to cancel your registration and receive a refund: contact us at [email protected]. We can offer refunds through March 11th.
Where is this workshop taking place?
This session will take place on the Teachers College, Columbia University campus, which is located at 525 West 120th Street New York, NY 10027. You will receive a specific room number from us closer to the workshop date — the room number will be sent to the email address you included on your registration form.
Teachers College requires all visitors go through security at the Zankel Hall entrance upon arrival. Please have your ticket (electronic or hard copy) and a photo ID on hand to help facilitate this process.
How do I request disability-related accommodations?
To request disability-related accommodations, contact the Teachers College Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities (OASID) at [email protected], 212-678-3689 (telephone), or 646-755-3144 (video phone) as early as possible.
The date of this session doesn't work for me — are there any other options?
Absolutely! We can provide sessions tailored to you and/or your school on dates that work for you. Reach out to us at [email protected] or (212) 678-3161 to get started.
Beginning in 2016, a registered holder of a NYS professional classroom teaching certificate, educational leadership certificate, or Level III teaching assistant certificate is required to successfully complete 100 Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours. Teachers College is a state-approved provider of CTLE hours, and participants can earn up to 6 CTLE hours for attending this series. Attendance will be verified before CTLE credits are awarded.
CTLE information must be included on your registration form. If you decline CTLE hours at the time of registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the first session. Once the series begins, we can no longer accommodate CTLE requests.
Can I pay for my registration using a purchase order?
Absolutely! Have your school contact [email protected] to initiate this process. A PO must be created by your school & received by CPET prior to registration closing in order for a promo code to be generated.
Once we've received a PO, we will provide your school with a promo code to distribute to the teachers they are funding. The promo code will allow you to bypass Eventbrite's payment section, so that there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
Is there a New Teacher Network membership discount available for this workshop?
No, there is no discount available for this series. Please visit our events page to view upcoming workshops & conferences that are offered to NTN members at a reduced price.
What if I need to change or cancel my registration?
If you need to change your registration for any reason: contact us at [email protected].
If you need to cancel your registration and receive a refund: contact us at [email protected]. We can offer refunds through March 11th.
Where is this workshop taking place?
This session will take place on the Teachers College, Columbia University campus, which is located at 525 West 120th Street New York, NY 10027. You will receive a specific room number from us closer to the workshop date — the room number will be sent to the email address you included on your registration form.
Teachers College requires all visitors go through security at the Zankel Hall entrance upon arrival. Please have your ticket (electronic or hard copy) and a photo ID on hand to help facilitate this process.
How do I request disability-related accommodations?
To request disability-related accommodations, contact the Teachers College Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities (OASID) at [email protected], 212-678-3689 (telephone), or 646-755-3144 (video phone) as early as possible.
The date of this session doesn't work for me — are there any other options?
Absolutely! We can provide sessions tailored to you and/or your school on dates that work for you. Reach out to us at [email protected] or (212) 678-3161 to get started.
