Behavior as a Lagging Skill with Matthew Portell Resilient Schools 26

Matthew is a principal in Nashville, He was recently selected by FranklinCovey Education as a Leader in Me Community Champion in recognition of his outstanding work Trauma Informed Educators Network Facebook group“I’m an activator,” he says. “In education, everyone is waiting for someone else to do something different, but if something is inequitable, I’m not going to wait―I’m going to disrupt.”Impact of social justice and trauma informed practicesTrauma as a whole, but not as an event.Intergenerational transmission of trauma.Impact of racial trauma over time and day to day.ACES and Trauma.Understanding implicit biasIf we’re not cognizant of it, it can wreak havoc on our impact as an educator.How do we navigate our roles as educator’s knowing that we possess bias?Why do we have clip charts in elementary schools?Unapologetic disruptorOur schools are designed to reflect the majority of our cultureBehavior is a lagging skill instead of a personal choice.Change the school to meet the needs of our kids.When we put norms on kids.Look at kids as though they are doing the best they can!Many people have experienced trauma.Focused on the strengths of what kids come with.We’ve learned that clip charts in the classroomWhen public shaming becomes a norm in the school it can have major damage.Every kid is a genius.You’re being sent home because…How to have the conversation with adults.Teachers just like kids are doing the best they could.De-escalating kids.An escalated adult cannot deescalate an escalated child.Tap in and tap out strategy.Happy teacher revolution.You’re done.I can’t handle that weight. It’s too much.How to be a transformative principal? Activator - don’t wait for someone else to do it or try it. If it doesn’t work, it’s ok. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by Renaissance and IXL. Learn more about Renaissance: As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.