Positive Culture is a collective sense of purpose and commitment to ensure the well-being, sense of belonging, safety and success of every learner.
Defining Elements
- All stakeholders demonstrate an unwavering belief in every learner to achieve success and a shared commitment to the vision of success for all
- The school and district provides environments where learners, staff, and families feel physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and culturally validated, safe and supported
- School and district policies, decisions, and practices are reviewed, revised, developed, and delivered through a lens of equity and a strengths-based perspective
- Staff, learners, and families have positive relationships creating a strong sense of identity and belonging with the school and district
Key System Feature Resources
- Promoting Excellence for All: Learner-Teacher Relationships
- Positive Culture: Wisconsin RtI Center
- When School Mental Health is Integrated within a Multi-tiered System of Support
- Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework
- Wisconsin Framework for Principal Leadership See 2.2.1 School Climate; 2.2.2 Communication; 2.2.3 Conflict Management and Shared Commitment