In this module, you have begun to explore the conditions that lead to adult and student well-being and thriving in schools. It’s time to consider the role you will play to support the individuals in your own school ecosystem.

Step 1: Reflect

Return to the guided reflection you engaged in at the beginning of this learning module and reflect on the following questions:

When you consider the student you were then, what systemic conditions supported your thriving?
What systemic conditions would have helped ease your struggle?

Step 2: Write

Revisit the Co-Creating the Conditions for Adult and Student Thriving Inventory document from earlier in the module below. As you read it, think about which conditions would have most supported you as a student, and which would most support you and your students now. What role can you play in creating a supportive school ecosystem?

PDF - Co-Creating the Conditions for Adult and Student Thriving

Pick one or two actions from the inventory that you are committed to trying in the next few weeks. Write down the action you would like to try, and respond to the following questions in your Journal Space to help make it real:

What impact do you hope this action will have on your school ecosystem? How will you check for this impact?
What does this action look like for you in your context? Be as specific as possible. (For instance, if you choose “I facilitate routines and rituals that promote healing and belonging in my classroom,” you might try a community-building circle with students on Friday to encourage everyone’s voices to be heard.)
Who can support you?
When do you hope to try this out?

Try It Out

To support your commitment, choose one of the following actions to take today:

Write a sticky note to yourself with a reminder of your commitment. Put it somewhere you will see it every day.
Email yourself with a reminder of your commitment.
Add an event to your calendar with the details of what you hope to try.
Tell a colleague or friend about your plan.