Collaborate to Compete Staff Development Workshop

“Exceptional can’t sit in the same room as Ordinary.” ~ Michael Arterberry

Teacher team building is at the heart of any successful school. Critical to engaging students in learning to the best of their abilities, are highly effective faculty, staff and leadership teams. In order to strive for excellence, schools first must learn how to work together towards common goals before they can encourage, inspire and educate. Improving teacher morale, faculty cohesiveness and school climate have greatest impact on student learning.

Research indicates that when school districts incorporate team-building strategies into their schools, it creates a sense of belonging, encourages tolerance and team spirit, improves communications skills, and creates an atmosphere of community.

Youth Voices Center Staff Development Workshop benefits include:

Higher levels of job satisfaction and commitment

Getting to know each other better; Bonding and improved morale

Building team spirit and camaraderie

Improving group communication; Creating a climate of cooperation and collaborative problem-solving

Team development by building community with a common purpose

Encouraging tolerance and understanding; Creating awareness of individual differences, personality strengths and weaknesses

Developing trust, care, compassion, kindness and empathy

Creating a sense of belonging and connectivity

Encouraging Creativity!

Improving motivation and self-esteem