The CharacterStrong Podcast PurposeFull Parents: Schools And Families Working Together To Support The Whole Child - Cory Gould
Jan 27, 2020
Corey Gould, a dedicated Assistant Principal at Liberty Ridge Elementary, shares insights from his 37 years in education. He discusses the vital partnership between schools and families in nurturing student growth and transforming behavioral challenges into learning moments. Corey highlights the significance of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in fostering inclusivity, alongside the power of character education and storytelling to build empathy. He also introduces the Purposeful People toolkit, emphasizing practical strategies for enhancing social-emotional learning and family engagement.
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Behavior As Belonging
- Corey Gould frames behavior as part of community belonging rather than exclusion.
- MTSS helps proactively target supports so behavior becomes a learning opportunity.
Integrate Systems Seamlessly
- Integrate systems like PBIS, MTSS, SEL, and restorative practices so they feel seamless to staff.
- Avoid separate, competing initiatives that overwhelm teachers and dilute support.
Morning Meeting Plus 15
- Start each day with a brief schoolwide character prompt tied to the Purposeful People pillars.
- Then give classrooms 15 minutes to dive into SEL and reinforce that morning message.