Embark on a 5-week asynchronous professional learning journey, exploring the powerful strategies of We Belong: 50 Strategies to Create Community and Revolutionize Classroom Management by Laurie Barron and Patti Kinney.

This course is tailored for educators committed to enhancing student belonging, engagement, and success in their classrooms. The correlation between student belonging and academic achievement is profound. Through the comprehensive framework of We Belong, participants will unearth 50 actionable strategies designed to foster authentic relationships, establish safe learning spaces, and cultivate social-emotional competence among students.

NOTE: Participants must obtain a copy of the book We Belong: 50 Strategies to Create Community and Revolutionize Classroom Management prior to the start of the course.

FORMAT: Asynchronous online learning

DATES: 2/24/25 - 3/31/25

FACILITATOR: Alexandra Sapienza, Queensbury Middle School

GCRTC CONTACT: Erica Boms Egdemir, GCRTC Teacher Leadership Coach for the Humanities

FEE: None. Registration is required.

CTLE HOURS: 15

REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/5enm2tyd