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How to Improve Belonging in Your Classroom
Fostering a sense of belonging is crucial for students’ success and well-being. As an educator, you have direct influence over your classroom environment, and small, intentional changes can make a big difference. Review practical strategies you can implement to create a classroom where everyone feels valued and supported.
5 Ways to Advocate for Belonging at the Institutional Level
Creating a sense of belonging isn’t just a classroom effort—it requires systemic changes at the institutional level. As a faculty member, you may feel limited in how much you can influence the broader institution, especially when leadership is slow to respond. However, there are ways to advocate effectively for your students and push for meaningful change. Review strategies you can use to make an impact at the institutional level.
Leadership Essentials: Theories, Styles, and Strategies for Success
Leadership Essentials: Theories, Styles, and Strategies for Success is a comprehensive, interactive course designed for self-paced learning. This 4-module program equips you with the skills to lead effectively, adapt leadership styles, overcome barriers, and apply cultural intelligence in any setting.
How to Communicate Effectively Across Cultures and Styles
How to Communicate Effectively Across Cultures and Styles is a comprehensive, interactive course designed for self-paced learning. This 4-module program equips you with the skills to communicate clearly, adapt to different communication styles, overcome barriers, and apply cultural intelligence in any setting.
How to Be the Worst Coach, Mentor, or Advisor Ever
In this satirical post, I outline how to be a truly terrible coach, mentor, or advisor—based on an all-too-real experience that left me feeling unheard and overwhelmed. After reflecting on what not to do, I share practical tips and resources for building stronger, more supportive relationships that empower others to succeed.
Barriers and Bridges to Effective Communication
Communication is essential for building relationships and achieving success, but numerous barriers can prevent clear understanding. Learn how to overcome these obstacles with actionable strategies that foster connection and enhance communication in any environment.
Belonging Blinders: Recognizing and Overcoming the Struggle for True Inclusion
Have you ever felt like you belonged, only to realize you were conforming rather than being your true self? “Belonging blinders” are metaphorical shields that obscure how we may be excluded, even as we strive to fit into social groups or environments. In this post, we explore how these blinders impact us, and offer actionable strategies to break free and foster true inclusion in our lives and communities. Download a Reflection Guide.
Communication Styles: Why They Matter, Where They Come From, and How to Adapt Them
This essay explores communication styles, why they matter, where they come from, how to identify your own, and when and how to adapt your style to different situations.
Understanding Communication and Its Impact on Culture, Climate, and Organizational Success
This essay explores the nature of communication, its critical importance in shaping culture and climate, and its significant impact on organizational success.
Top 10 Reasons Why Belonging Matters
Belonging is a vital part of the human experience, influencing our health, collaboration, and sense of purpose. This article explores the top ten reasons why belonging matters. Discover how fostering belonging can help create environments where everyone thrives.
September Workshop | Belonging by Design: Creating Inclusive Spaces
Explore how to turn your environment into a place where everyone feels they belong. Discover the power of structural belonging with our upcoming workshop on 9/5, ‘Belonging by Design: Creating Inclusive Spaces.’ Uncover practical strategies and insights to build a truly inclusive atmosphere at work, in school, and in your community.
Maximize Your Perkins Funding for the New School Year
Explore our Perkins-approved educational solutions designed for various budgets to enhance your Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings. Whether you are looking to engage in transformative workshops or embark on a comprehensive inclusion program, our structured solutions cater to your specific needs. Elevate your educational practices to meet Perkins V criteria this school year with our expertly crafted programs.
Intentionally Engineer Inclusion® Program – Fostering Comprehensive Support and Success in CTE
Join the Intentionally Engineer Inclusion® Program to systematically enhance your CTE programs, ensuring every student, especially those from special populations, has the opportunity to succeed. Register today to transform educational practices and achieve comprehensive outcomes aligned with Perkins V criteria.
Transforming Organizational Culture: A Comprehensive DEI Assessment Framework Using the DRIVE Change Methodology
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are not just ethical imperatives but strategic ones. Creating a workplace where every individual feels valued, included, affirmed, and empowered
Ready-Made Discussion Kit: Inclusive Leadership
Planning engaging and impactful discussions on inclusive leadership can be time-consuming and challenging. That’s why we’ve created a turnkey solution to help you deliver a powerful discussion effortlessly.
Activity: Topical Norms Observation Audit (A tool for building more inclusive teams)
Our conversations shape the environment and influence the sense of inclusion in any team or workplace. In this post, learn how to perform a norms audit and download a tool to help identify unintentional exclusions and foster a more inclusive culture for everyone in your team.
Transform Apprenticeship Programs with an AI-driven DEIA Coach
Discover how our AI-powered Feedback Generator acts as your personal DEIA coach, providing tailored, actionable insights to elevate your registered apprenticeship programs. Instantly receive expert-like evaluations and recommendations that empower you to build more inclusive and effective educational environments.
Introducing the Head, Heart, Hands Rubric and Course for Youth Apprenticeship Success
Discover how the Head, Heart Hands Rubric and Course for Youth Apprenticeship Success can enhance youth apprenticeship programs, fostering well-rounded development and preparing apprentices for success in modern work environments.
Outsiders: Pathways and Perspectives from Engineering Education PhDs Outside Academia
Introducing a new publication that explores the diverse career paths of engineering education Ph.D. graduates beyond academia, shedding light on their unique contributions and the importance of inclusivity in the field.
Embracing a Growth Mindset: Strategies for Success in School and Work
Fostering a growth mindset is crucial for success, whether you’re a student or professional. This blog explores the core concepts of growth vs. fixed mindsets and offers practical strategies for daily life. Download a PDF comparing the two mindsets at the end.
