Well-Being
This type of corner should be clearly marked, accessible, and stocked with sensory tools for emotional regulation.
What is a Calm Corner?
The framework emphasizes providing these THREE pathways for students to demonstrate their learning.
What are visual, verbal, and written?
This daily practice creates appreciation circles to acknowledge participants' efforts and achievements.
What are daily shout-outs?
This learning approach allows participants to teach each other, creating mutual knowledge exchange.
What is peer-to-peer teaching (or peer teaching opportunities)?
This system pairs experienced participants with newcomers to provide guidance and friendship.
What is a buddy program (or peer mentoring system)?
These two types of breaks should be regularly incorporated into session planning to support physical and mental health.
What are movement breaks and water/snack breaks?
These types of roles and responsibilities should be made available to students as leadership development.
What are student leadership roles?
These visual displays help track and showcase participant progress throughout the program.
What are progress tracking boards?
These visual elements make learning visible in the program space for all to see.
What are interactive learning displays(boards)?
This designated area in the program space provides resources and information for families.
What is a family resource corner?
This practice happens at the beginning of sessions to monitor participants' emotional state and energy levels.
What are emotional check-ins?
This type of learning activity is specifically mentioned as a way to provide skill-building at different levels using a structured, inquiry based approach.
What are project-based learning activities?
This system allows participants to acknowledge and celebrate each other's accomplishments.
What is peer recognition?
This type of learning connects different subject areas to create comprehensive understanding.
What are cross-disciplinary connections?
These regular communication pathways keep families informed and engaged in their child's experience.
What are family communication channels?
The physical space should be organized to minimize this condition that can negatively impact participants' well-being.
What is overstimulation?
These two types of engagement projects help connect learning to real-world applications.
What are community service and civic engagement projects?
The framework specifies that recognition should celebrate both of these types of wins.
What are big and small wins (or effort and achievement)?
These participant-driven investigations allow young people to explore topics of personal interest.
What are student-led research projects?
This type of network connects participants and families to resources beyond the program itself.
What are resource sharing networks (or community partnerships)?
According to the framework, supporting this group's well-being is essential for modeling healthy practices to participants.
Who are staff members?
This partnership strategy brings external expertise into programs while creating pathways beyond the current program.
What are guest speakers and community partnerships?
This special day of the week is designated in CW Cultural Customs for celebrating achievements.
What is WINSday?
These evening events engage families in the learning process and build community knowledge.
What are family learning nights?
This ongoing process for staff ensures they can effectively support participants through continuous learning.
What is professional development?