Party Time:Why, What, and How We CelebratePresented by: Stefanie Adams (TD), Elizabeth Anderson(CY), Mariafe Arteaga (CIS), and Orlando Martinez (TD)Diplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, MarylandDiplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, MarylandWELCOME

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Diplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, MarylandWhy do we celebrate?Creating a can-do climate for both students and staff starts with a school-wide culture of success, usually beginning with a collaboratively created vision of that school climate.Positive school climate approaches build on staff and student assets and tap those assets to contribute to school-wide improvement initiatives.

Source: Pillar IV, TD Secondary

Simply stated, celebrating success breeds success! We can motivate and engage our students by highlighting what they are doing right, rather than focusing on what is wrong.Diplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, MarylandWhy do we celebrate?Research has shown that the implementation of punishment, especially when it is used inconsistently and in the absence of other positive strategies, is ineffective. Introducing, modeling, and reinforcing positive social behavior is an important step of a student's educational experience. Teaching behavioral expectations and rewarding students for following them is a much more positive approach than waiting for misbehavior to occur before responding. The purpose of school-wide PBIS is to establish a climate in which appropriate behavior is the norm. Source: www.PBIS.org

Diplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, MarylandWhat can we celebrate?Attendance Students AND StaffGradesHonorsImprovementBehaviorCaught Being GoodGrowthAcademicPersonalExtracurricular ExcellenceCapitalize on student interests

Diplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, MarylandThe Voice of Experience: Celebrating at Homestead Senior High SchoolSCHOOL PROFILELocation: Homestead, FLSchool Size: 1,845 studentsFree and Reduced Lunch: 90%Diplomas Now! (year one)Talent DevelopmentCommunities in SchoolCity Year

Diplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, Maryland

Time to stretch your legs!

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Blow up your balloon

2) Locate table with matching balloon

3) Move to table quickly when asked

First seated table group will receive a prize!

Diplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, MarylandTable Activity #1- 20 minutesAs a group, please brainstorm the following:

REASONS to celebrate 9th Grade AcademyCareer AcademiesWhole School

HOW we celebrateWhere?When/Frequency?$$$

EFFECTIVENESS of celebrationDesired outcome?

Diplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, MarylandCreate, Share, and VotePlease scribe the groups favorite celebration scenario on the provided piece of chart paper.Choose one group member to present to the room.

NowVOTE

Diplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, MarylandGreat idea, but how do I pay for it?Fundraising Ideas

Dont assume that the answer is No:School DistrictSchool Administration

Mutually beneficial relationships:Educational PartnersLocal BusinessCommunity Groups

Close to home:StaffParentsStudents

Diplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, MarylandTable Activity #2- 10 minutesAs a group, please brainstorm the following:

Ways to celebrate that cost nothing

Fundraising options for celebrations that would cost money

Diplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, Maryland

Were moving again!

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Move to the perimeter of the room

2) School teams choose a table and sit

3) Remaining participants count off and form new work groups Diplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, MarylandTable Activity #3- 30 minutesCelebration Planning ToolBe creative, and have fun!CALENDARWhat?When?Who?SAMPLES

Facilitators will circulate to answer questions and give suggestions.

Diplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, MarylandAll good parties must come to an end

SHAREREVIEWAWARDSEVALUATIONDISMISSALDiplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, MarylandYour TakeawayWhy do we celebrate?

Celebrate what you want to see more of. -Tom Peters, motivational speakerDiplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, MarylandAnd the winner for Best Celebration is

Diplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, MarylandThank you!

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Comments, Questions, and Contact Info:

Elizabeth Anderson eanderson@cityyear.org Mariafe Artega marteaga@csimiami.org Orlando Martinez at ofortun@jhu.edu

Diplomas Now Summer Institute | July 8-9, 2013 | Baltimore, Maryland