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Hands-on Parent Workshops During the year, Mr. Benjamin will lead interactive workshops for parents, such as his presentation at the October SEPTA meeting entitled "Put on Your Oxygen Mask First," in which he discussed a growth vs. fixed mindset and shared strategies for parent self-care, including breathing techniques. A subcommittee has been formed to explore relevant topics for additional parent workshops. | Monthly Coalition Meetings The coalition will meet monthly and has held its first meeting to set the agenda for the year. Members also participated in a circle discussion regarding specific goals, including helping students manage stress, home/school communication, and destigmatizing mental health issues. At future meetings, there will be updates on the social-emotional learning in our schools. | Dialogue with Students and Staff Mr. Benjamin is visiting with students in the three schools and has already created a needs assessment from their feedback. He asked the students what they liked about their school and what they would do if they were principal for the week. He will also meet informally with staff to gain their input. Most recently, he checked in with the lunch aides to listen to their observations and suggestions. |
Hands-on Parent Workshops
During the year, Mr. Benjamin will lead interactive workshops for parents, such as his presentation at the October SEPTA meeting entitled "Put on Your Oxygen Mask First," in which he discussed a growth vs. fixed mindset and shared strategies for parent self-care, including breathing techniques. A subcommittee has been formed to explore relevant topics for additional parent workshops.
Monthly Coalition Meetings
The coalition will meet monthly and has held its first meeting to set the agenda for the year. Members also participated in a circle discussion regarding specific goals, including helping students manage stress, home/school communication, and destigmatizing mental health issues. At future meetings, there will be updates on the social-emotional learning in our schools.
Dialogue with Students and Staff
Mr. Benjamin is visiting with students in the three schools and has already created a needs assessment from their feedback. He asked the students what they liked about their school and what they would do if they were principal for the week. He will also meet informally with staff to gain their input. Most recently, he checked in with the lunch aides to listen to their observations and suggestions.
