District-Wide Introduction to Resilience for Classroom Educators

Here's what that looks like in practice — in the words of the district leaders and educators who experienced real outcomes.

GOAL SETTING

Providing Educators with the Foundation for Enhancing Resilience Practice in Classrooms

This session aimed to introduce participants to the concept of resilience and the Theory of Resilience, while validating the wisdom, expertise, and lived experience they already bring as qualified educators and district leaders. Participants were invited to connect with resilience on a personal level, exploring how it has shaped their own lives, and engaged in activities designed to deepen their understanding of the concept.

From there, the focus shifted to empowerment — equipping participants with practical tools and strategies to address resilience in their work, and bridging theory to practice by examining how three core protective factors of resilience show up in real-world settings. Participants worked to develop both organizational and personal structures to support continued learning, integration, and growth over time.

Ultimately, the session sought to strengthen participants as resilient practitioners, encouraging them to build their own resilience support networks in service of the larger goal: supporting every individual and the district as a whole — cognitively, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

STRATEGY PLANNING

Using Resilience as a Way-In to Make Greater Change

EDLINKS® worked alongside the Director of Student Wellness of a large public school district in Ohio.

This phase centered on understanding their district's strategic plan and needs.

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PROGRAM ROLLOUT

An Impactful Keynote, Opening the Door for Change

All educators participated in a PD day, with EDLINKS kicking off the event with a keynote address.

Goals Discussion

In-Person Keynote

Evaluation Meeting

EVALUATION THROUGHOUT

Gathering Post-Session Feedback

After the event, EDLINKS® met with leaders and educators, which led to discussions about site-based support for ongoing resilience work.

"I've been in the district for over 20 years and felt that today's PD was the best that I have attended."

-Dublin Teacher Keynote Attendee

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