Facilitators: James Manzano, Allison Kao

*Times are Listed in EST

Join us to explore how we begin and build the school year and continue it in ways that  build connections and spaces of belonging with our students beyond academic learning. Explore ways to make space for vulnerability, and create shared experiences. Extending our resource “Beyond Ice Breakers to Community Building” we will explain how, unlike "ice breakers", community builders allow for a deeper sense of connection and honoring all perspectives. Educators will experience live modeling and reflect on ways to plan for stronger human connections in the classroom. This session will expand on the importance of setting group norms and making them relevant. Educators will leave with a deeper understanding of community building activities with students, and actionable steps to implement community building ideas and practices in their own schools.