Culture of kindness, respect and nurture
Reduced stress for staff
Less bullying, more kindness
Less burnout of staff
Lower staff turnover
Positive, pro-active, on-going training to change relational, cultural
Children are happier to be in school
School attendance increases/absentee rates go down
Brings in Federal funding
Children, parents and staff feel the school is safer
More involvement with parents and families
Improved school scores
Increase school recognition for high performance
Sets tone for positive interactions
Decreased bullying
Teaches acceptance
Increased focus
Positive experience for staff and students
Helps to prevent school shootings
Friendly relaxed atmosphere
Happier place to be!
Makes administration look good
Better communication
More cooperation from students and staff
Reduction in behavior interventions
Healing from the bottom up, reduced referral rates, looking for a program that will help.
Deeper understanding of children’s needs
Children are calmer
More respect upon peers
Respecting each other’s space
Greater awareness of children’s needs
Additional avenues to connect with the children
Constructive communications and conversation around touch and consent
Open environment for creativity
Better accadimic outcomes
Increase school spirit and unison
Constructive culture around touch
Creates a cooperative learning environment
Opens up the opportunity to share with others on many levels
Creates an inclusive environment
Builds relationships
Each participating child feels valued
Builds self esteem
Better understanding of MISP as a whole
Kinder students
Lessens chance of school violence
Happier teachers
Less frustration
Increases consistent attendance
Creates more positive learning environment
Creates relationship building
Creates a partnership
Calmer classrooms and hallways, transitions and recess.
A connected more inclusive school culture
Healthier
Uses less resources
Reduction of suspension, decreases vandalism, reduced grafiti
Less teacher burnout
Harmonious climate in the school
Happier teachers = happier students
Increased school pride
Increased funding due to to increased test scores
Less resources spent on behavioral interventions
More inclusion