Connecting with students is more important than ever! But how can we measure whether we are actually forming connections, particularly at the middle and high school level? In this facilitated course, participants will learn about a Rhode Island-established Connections Screener, the administration process, and how data from that screener has been traditionally utilized. Participants will then work to develop and pilot a screening process in their own school context. The course includes self-paced completion activities aligned with evolving research and resources, assignments submitted to the facilitator for feedback, and optional office hours to meet with the facilitator. We strongly encourage teams of educators from a single location to participate to facilitate implementation. The goal is that you will implement a pilot Connections Screener in your building, which may be with a small group, a classroom, or a grade level, and should involve others in your building.
Requirements
- This course has assignments that must be completed by participants and submitted for feedback and grading before moving forward in the course.
- If you have any questions, please contact either Kim Pristawa, kpristaw@gmail.com, or Michele Walden-Doppke, mwalden-doppke@westbaycollaborative.org.
Prerequisite: All participants must have taken the one-hour self-paced course “The Importance of Connectedness” prior to enrolling in this course. At the end of the course, after completing all required activities, an enrollment key will be provided.
Intended Audiences
- Administrators
- Grade 6-12 Educators
- Related Service Providers
- MTSS Teams/Members
Course Type
- Self-Paced
Recommended # of PLUs
- 10 PLUs for full course completion