Planting Seeds of Hope to Impact School Climate in High-Poverty Schools
Presentation Abstract
Building on a number of important research and scholarly papers on the concept of hope and its implications for schools (Commission on the Whole Child, 2007; EdVisions, 2010; Jensen, 2009; Maslow and Lowry, 1973; Newell & Van Ryzin, 2009) the book Building a Culture of Hope: Enriching Schools with Optimism and Opportunity by Robert Barr and Emily Gibson is a powerful blueprint to enhancing school climate in high-poverty schools through the concept of “hope.” In this session, participants will learn how secondary schools can utilize student voice to not only develop wraparound services, but to strengthen school climate by helping students develop four essential social-emotional assets important for success in school and life: optimism, belonging, pride, and purpose. Come learn how providing hope can help meet the holistic needs of all students, especially those in poverty.
Recommended Citation
Sandrock, Michelle, "Planting Seeds of Hope to Impact School Climate in High-Poverty Schools" (2019). Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. 64.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gapbs/2019/2019/64
Planting Seeds of Hope to Impact School Climate in High-Poverty Schools
Building on a number of important research and scholarly papers on the concept of hope and its implications for schools (Commission on the Whole Child, 2007; EdVisions, 2010; Jensen, 2009; Maslow and Lowry, 1973; Newell & Van Ryzin, 2009) the book Building a Culture of Hope: Enriching Schools with Optimism and Opportunity by Robert Barr and Emily Gibson is a powerful blueprint to enhancing school climate in high-poverty schools through the concept of “hope.” In this session, participants will learn how secondary schools can utilize student voice to not only develop wraparound services, but to strengthen school climate by helping students develop four essential social-emotional assets important for success in school and life: optimism, belonging, pride, and purpose. Come learn how providing hope can help meet the holistic needs of all students, especially those in poverty.
