Building Trust in Your Schools

Description: Organizations rely on a culture of trust in order to foster communication and maximize growth. Students report that they are more motivated and academically challenged in schools where there are high levels of trust and collaboration among the adults. During this interactive program, educators will gain foundational skills in thoughtful communication, problem identification, and conflict-resolution that will help to create a trusting, productive culture where all members of the organization thrive. In Building Trust in Your Schools, educators will learn how to implement the following actions:

• Establish a growth oriented community that sustains respectful and mutually supportive relationships.
• Develop individual and group relationships that are anchored on trust.
• Create and support a collaborative team structure anchored on trust.
• Rebuild cultures where trust violations have occurred.
• Implement proven leadership practices that sustain trusting relationships and foster a spirit of continuous organizational growth.

This highly interactive program is anchored on Kamm Solution’s research as well as on pivotal studies from other highly regarded scholars.  Educators will participate in the following learning experiences:

• Examine case studies.
• Engage in multiple opportunities for thought-provoking dialogue.
• Explore a variety of questionnaires to use with staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Establish a plan of action for immediately implementing concrete and proven practices from Building Trust in Your Schools.