This workshop explores the critical components of building and sustaining a positive classroom culture that supports student learning and emotional development. It emphasizes the importance of strong teacher-student relationships, student voice, and consistent communication practices. Through reflection, video modeling, and planning exercises, participants gain strategies to foster trust, increase engagement, and reduce behavioral issues. Attendees leave with actionable steps to immediately implement a culture-focused plan in their classrooms.

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• Lack of student engagement and voice
  
  
• Insufficient teacher-student relationship building

• Behavioral management challenges

1. Strategies for Relationship Building: Participants will learn how to establish meaningful relationships with students by getting to know their interests, supporting their emotional needs, and fostering trust.
   
   
2. Student Voice and Positive Communication: Educators will develop tools to enhance student ownership of learning through opportunities for expression, collaboration, and choice, as well as positive communication practices that build community.
   
   
3. Implementation of Positive Culture Routines: Attendees will gain practical routines and mindfulness practices that can be immediately applied to promote engagement, reduce disruption, and create a supportive, structured classroom environment