

At a Glance
Language
English — USSubject
- English & Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
6–12- Culture & Identity
- Equity & Inclusion
Overview
About This Toolkit
Teachers and students are returning to the classroom this fall after another year of remarkable challenges and disruptions, and educators may feel pressured to jump right into instruction. When teachers take the time in the opening days to nurture community, build relationships, and attend to students’ social-emotional needs, they lay the foundation necessary for students to engage with the content, take risks, and support one another.
The modular and flexible resources in this toolkit include professional learning for educators grounded in four core priorities of trauma-informed instruction; daily routines for creating continuity and helping students feel safe and emotionally secure; and classroom activities that foster trust and a sense of belonging in the classroom for the school year ahead.
Preparing to Teach
Preparing to Welcome Students Back to School
This back-to-school toolkit is designed to help you lay the foundation of community and care with your students for the school year ahead. As you prepare to welcome your students back to school this fall, we recommend the following:
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