School and Classroom Culture
Virtual Flash Mob: February 2016
Four Things!!
Wanted-Proposals for the Effective Practices Conference: The link below will take you to the proposal form for the Effective Practices Conference (June 21 and 22, 2016 @ Clarkston High School). The link below will take you to the proposal form. This conference is primarily teacher to teacher (staff to staff) and organizers are looking for proposals for either traditional breakout sessions or for the facilitation of an “unconference” session. The focus of the conference is around the LAC-O goals of mathematics, literacy, and student engagement. Organizers are also encouraging some sessions this year that include students in order to promote “student voice” as a component of the conference. Please encourage the many exceptional teachers you have in your district to submit a proposal. The deadline for submitting proposals is: February 1, 2016.
Looking for schools implementing PBIS with core social-emotional frameworks (character education, restorative practices, Leader In Me, RULER, Bully-Free Schools, etc) that are willing to host walk-throughs. Send us an email
- Oakland Schools is seeking individuals and small groups to become part of our School Culture and Classroom Culture Referent Groups. If you are feeling mighty proud of the work you have done around school or classroom culture, send me an email! We will be searching high and wide to find you! Professional learning for cultural transformation: https://www.smore.com/vjrcn
Great article around student voice and transformation in schools. It seems if we want change, we need to let the kids lead!
Professional Learning
Bully Free Schools February 10-11, 2016
Bull Free Schools, The Next Step February 12th, 2016
Classroom Culture: Responding to Disruptions February 6th or April 16th
Classroom Culture: Foundations March 9 AND March 28th, 2016
Effective Practices Conference June 21-22, 2016
Empowering Different Learners March 22, 2016
Michigan SOGI Education Conference January 29, 2016
Restorative Practices February 24, 2016
Student Leadership Conference, Oakland County May3, 2016
Oakland Schools
Student Engagement Team
Stephanie Barlow, Project Assistant
Karen Gomez, Mental Health and Project Aware
Dr. Jay B. Marks, Social Justice and Cultural Competence
Dr. Julie McDaniel, Social Emotional Learning
Mary Perfitt-Nelson, School and Classroom Culture
Email: mary.perfitt.nelson@oakland.k12.mi.us
Website: https://oakland.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/school-quality/Pages/Student-Engagement%20Team.aspx
Phone: 248 209 2309