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American Council for School Social Work

American Council for School Social Work. 2014 Workshop. Organizational Background. Luster Learning Institute Chicago-based not-for-profit org., 2007 Calm Classroom school-wide program, 2008 150 Chicago area schools Preschool-12 th Grade 85,000 students and their families. Two Wolves.

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American Council for School Social Work

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  1. American Council for School Social Work 2014 Workshop

  2. Organizational Background • Luster Learning Institute • Chicago-based not-for-profit org., 2007 • Calm Classroom school-wide program, 2008 • 150 Chicago area schools • Preschool-12th Grade • 85,000 students and their families

  3. Two Wolves

  4. Mission • To educate and inspire children, their families, and school communities, by teaching respect, kindness, peacefulness, and responsibility. • We accomplish this through our school-wide Calm Classroom program which cultivates: • Self awareness • Mental focus • Inner / emotional calm

  5. Today’s Goal • Provide you with an understanding of the Calm Classroom curriculum and structure • Prepare you to introduce and teach the techniques within the program • Provide you with the experience of personally practicing the techniques within the program/feeling the benefits

  6. Calm Classroom Introduction

  7. Calm Classroom Materials • Short and scripted techniques: • Breathing • Stretching • Focusing • Relaxation • Materials • Manual & CD • Focusing Chime

  8. Calm Classroom Defined • Calm Classroom is a research-based, social emotional learning program: • School-wide structure • Life skills for students to use in and beyond school • Develops the habit within students, of using the techniques on their own when needed • Encourages students to focus internally to create positive external behaviors (thoughts, words and actions)

  9. Measureable External Outcomes • Improved academics • Standardized testing • GPA’s • Decreased aggression • Suspensions • Code of Conduct Violations • Bullying • Self Harm

  10. Measureable Internal Outcomes • Improved executive function • Emotional resilience classroom • Decision-making • Decreased stress & anxiety • Improved quality of life/well-being/mental health • Improved interpersonal skills

  11. Where Calm Classroom Fits • Alignment to Framework for Teaching: Classroom Environment • Physical Education – Health Instruction in the Classroom • Social Emotional Learning Program • Alignment with other SEL initiatives

  12. Behavioral SystemsRTI and PBIS Integrations • Tier 1 Intervention • Universal classroom intervention • Tier 2 Intervention • Small group (ex. Peace Circles) • Tier 3 Intervention • One-on-one work with students • Teacher • Disciplinarian • Counselor • Social Worker

  13. Practice Body Scan

  14. Share Out • How did the Body Scan technique effect you? • Physically (body sensations) • Mentally (thoughts) • Emotionally (feelings)

  15. Why Practice Calm Classroom?? Research • Relaxation Response Physical and emotional control of stress/anxiety 2. Brain-Based Functionality Memory, resilience, analytical skills

  16. Owens (Gompers) School Evidence Behavioral Change (2008 vs. 2009) 46% Decline 66% Decline 93% Decline 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 Overall Violations 4th Grade Suspensions Assault and Battery

  17. Program Implementation/Structure

  18. Student Leader

  19. How to Teach • Slow • Pause and breathe • Tone • Volume • Pay attention

  20. Teach Feeling the Breath (handout)

  21. Practice Bell Focus

  22. Teach I am Calm (handout)

  23. Practice Music Scribble

  24. Practice Seated Mountain

  25. Order for Implementation

  26. Student Expectations • Respectful & Active Participation • Do not disturb others • Be quiet • Be still • Stay awake and alert • Close your eyes or focus on one point (on desk) • Do not look around the room • Passive participation is OKAY

  27. Student Reactions • Common Initial Reactions: • Closing eyes • Slouching/falling asleep • Laughing or disturbing others by moving/making noise • Refusing to participate

  28. Create a Statement…. • About what Calm Classroom is and how it could benefit your students • Use terms your students can understand and related to

  29. How to Introduce • Use statement • Show video (if appropriate) • Go to: www.calmclassroom.com • Discuss: How is CC relevant to students? • Self-regulation, stress and anxiety • Physical, emotional and mental “break” • Set clear expectations • Teach Body Scan/Feeling the Breath • Request student feedback

  30. What’s Next? • Introduce CC • Begin to incorporate CC into meetings with students (one-on-one or small group) • Connect CC to real life, regularly • Pay attention to student benefits • Reach out for extra support: support@calmclassroom.com

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