Student Development

Teacher student relationship building refers to the deliberate, ongoing effort by educators to create trust, respect and genuine connection with

Mediation skills practice refers to the deliberate, repeated rehearsal of the abilities a neutral person uses to help two people

Conflict resolution skills are the abilities that help people address disagreements in a calm, respectful, and productive way. In school,

Communication competence is the ability to send and receive messages clearly, appropriately and effectively in everyday situations. For students, it

Perspective taking development refers to the gradual growth of a person’s ability to understand that others may think, feel, and

Social awareness skills describe the ability to notice what others feel, understand the norms of different groups, and respond with

Belonging and connectedness describe whether a student feels accepted, valued, and part of a school community, and this feeling affects

Friendship dynamics describe the patterns of closeness, influence, conflict and repair that shape how young people connect with one another

Peer relationships are the connections young people form with classmates, friends and others close to their own age. They influence

Social skill development refers to the gradual process by which people learn to interact with others in ways that are