Improving School Culture and Climate: Transforming Learning Environments for Success

Onsite Professional Development Training

Building a Positive School Culture Where Students and Educators Thrive

Without intentional action, schools can become disengaged and stressful. But when schools cultivate a positive culture, both educators and students feel valued, connected, and motivated to succeed.

This course provides teachers with proven strategies to help build inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environments.

Key Benefits of Improving School Culture and Climate:

  • Stronger trust, respect, and collaboration between students, teachers, and staff
  • Student support systems that foster academic growth and long-term success
  • Safer, more inclusive, and welcoming school environments
  • Positive relationships among students, educators, and parents
  • Increased student engagement and higher teacher motivation
  • Better academic performance and lower dropout rates

 

By the end of this PD course, participants will leave with actionable tools to transform their school culture and climate — driving student engagement, improving academic outcomes, and boosting teacher retention.

What's Included

  • Digital Resource Bundle: Lifetime Access to Resources
  • Professional Development Hours
  • Downloadable Handout for Note-Taking
  • Break-out sessions & collaboration
  • Interactive engagement
  • Real-life examples/Case Studies

Who This Training Is For

  • Elementary School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Education Specialists
  • School Administrators (Principals, Asst. Principals, Curriculum Directors)
  • Counselors
  • Coaches
  • Special Education Teachers
  • Curriculum Coaches
  • Educational Support Staff
  • Title 1 Teachers & Directors
  • Gifted & Talented Teacher

Training Options​

  • Full-day or Half-Day Training
  • PLC Sessions
  • Before/After School Faculty Meetings
  • Virtual Professional Development
  • Coaching & Support
  • Mini-Lesson Modeling

What You'll Learn

Assess current issues affecting culture & climate

Identify and address key challenges affecting your school’s culture and climate.

Empower and Energize Staff with Proven Strategies

Implement techniques to boost staff morale, engagement, and productivity.

Develop a Plan to Transform Your School

Create a strategic plan to foster a positive and thriving educational environment.

Training Schedule

Module 1: Understanding School Climate

Gain access to practical tools that educators can use immediately to foster a more positive school climate.

Module 2: Cultivating a Sense of Belonging

Explore ways to build strong connections so every student feels part of the school and classroom community, while creating safe, inclusive spaces that celebrate diversity, equity, and each student’s unique strengths.

Module 3: Creating a Supportive Learning Atmosphere

Develop a behavior culture rooted in compassion, respect, and kindness by shifting from a routine-driven approach to one that prioritizes student well-being and emotional safety.

Module 4: Promoting Student Success and Well-Being Through Research-Based Practices
  • Implement strategies backed by positive psychology to enhance resilience, motivation, and achievement.
  • Foster a student-centered culture where academic success is paired with emotional intelligence and personal growth.
Module 5: Building a Collaborative School Culture
  • Establish a culture of collaboration where ideas are nurtured, and educators work together to improve student outcomes.
  • Create best practices for positive change that foster teamwork and a growth mindset among teachers and staff.
Module 6: Tools and Strategies for Implementation
  • Gain access to practical tools that educators can use immediately to foster a more positive school climate.
  • Learn how to integrate restorative practices, SEL strategies, and positive reinforcement techniques into everyday classroom interactions.
  • Explore school-wide initiatives that create lasting cultural transformation, from teacher mentorship programs to student leadership opportunities.
  • Utilize behavior tracking systems and reflection tools that promote accountability and self-regulation among students.
  • Implement effective communication frameworks to ensure consistency and clarity between administrators, teachers, students, and parents.

Contact us to learn more about having Strobel Education on your campus for On-site Training.

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