Sanford Harmony

WELCOME SCHOOLS OF THE FUTURE CONFERENCE

Why are relationships important?

Quick Connection What accomplishment has made you proud, and what did you do to celebrate?

Quick Connection Draw a picture of a trunk.

Quick Connection

Knowing Your

Path Toward Impact

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Knowing Your Path Your Identity and Experiences

Your Desired Impact

Your Opportunities

Identity & Experiences Identity markers and experiences shape us.

The Refiners Those who have seen it done well.

A path has been previously made They know the path They seek to refine and improve the path Skilled and experienced May be hesitant to change or new ideas

The Drivers Those who have seen it done poorly They have experienced a poor model or example They are driven to succeed despite their obstacles They desire to provide a better path for those who follow Highly motivated and open to feedback Need modeling and support with best practices

The Innovators Those who have not seen it Neither drawing from positive nor negative experience Motivated by the imagined potential Identifies a need based on ingenuity Creative and solutions-oriented May struggle with set structures

Our Identity & Experiences Our identity and experiences have a profound impact on our lives and our worldview

My Identity & Experiences Homeschooled and Homeless Grew up in poverty Physically and verbally abused Experienced homelessness Moved 18+ times before graduating high school First in family to attend college Followed my drive to become a public school teacher

Your Identity & Experiences Which identity markers and experiences shaped you?

Our Impact Our identity and experiences influence the impact we wish to make in the world.

My Impact

Your Impact What impact do you want to make?

In your relationships - at work?

- at school?

- at home?

- in your community?

Our Opportunity Based on the impact we want to make, we must seek opportunities to bring that impact to life.

Your Opportunity What opportunities are you pursuing to build healthier relationships in your work?

Social Emotional Learning Restorative Practices Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Building Equity Trauma-Informed Care

A Special Opportunity with

Sanford Harmony

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Sanford Harmony Sanford Harmony is a pre-k-6 grade social-emotional learning program that builds strong classroom relationships and learning communities provided at no cost to schools.

Intentional Strategies •

Buddy Up • Students are paired with a different Buddy each week to engage in quick activities

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Meet Up •

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Students meet daily in a circle to build a classroom community

Quick Connection Cards • Conversations, Collaborations, and Community Builders

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Stories, Lessons and Activities •

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Grade Level Specific

Evidence based •

Showed increases in achievement, empathy, and other positive student behaviors.

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Making a Difference Sanford Harmony is currently being implemented by more than 9,700 schools and organizations and serving over 1.9 million students nationwide.

Research and Results •

Arizona State University: Showed measurable increases in achievement, empathy, and other positive student behaviors.

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Johns Hopkins University: Indicated the effectiveness of Harmony on student SEL outcomes and skills as it relates to respect for one another, empathy for others, relationship skills, acceptance of Diversity, and self-awareness.

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Choosing Harmony Sanford Harmony has not only shown proven results but has also undergone rigorous evaluation and is recognized as a CASEL SELect program that aligns to both CASEL competencies and Common Core Standards.

Why Harmony?

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Donor Based: No Cost to partners

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Evidence Based

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Proven Results

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Flexibility

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Fun and Engaging

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Training and Support: Implementation Road Map, Onboard, Launch, Sustain

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Buddy Up Selfie Time!

Take a selfie with your buddy.

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THANK YOU!

Buddy Up