From testing to field trips to planning for end-of-year events, April is a busy month. As the countdown to the end of the school year begins, we hope this month’s newsletter provides you with information, inspiration, and support to help you and your students stay focused and motivated.
And in honor of National Assistant Principals Week this week, we want to express our gratitude to assistant principals for all that you do to create a positive school culture and help your students reach their full potential.
Have a great month!
The 7 Mindsets Team
Get Ready for Our Fresh Look: Rebranding Announcement
There will be no change to any content, curriculum, or your platform experience. But stay tuned for fresh logos, colors, and a redesigned and inclusive website showcasing our suite of solutions and products. Excited? We sure are!
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Mindsets University 2024 - Secure Your Spot!
Join us for two days of interactive experiences, motivational keynotes, and best-in-class strategies to ensure well-being, engagement, and success in your classroom. You will walk away feeling confident in your newfound expertise.
- Dates: Monday-Tuesday, June 24-25, 2024
- Location: Hilton Bayfront St. Petersburg, FL
- Registration Fee: $549.00
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Product & Curriculum Updates
7 MINDSETS REDESIGNED HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM INFO SESSION!
Launching in July 2024, our redesigned, next-generation high school curriculum offers a dynamic blend of interactive learning, engaging activities, and a holistic approach that creates a unified, unparalleled educational experience.
Join us on Tuesday, April 9, at 3pm ET for a 20-minute live information session to learn more about our next-generation High School Curriculum that aligns the 7 Mindsets Core, College and Career Readiness, and 21st Century Learning to cultivate critical skills in students navigating high school.
Webinars & Resources
The Power of Teacher Credibility on Classroom Success
Presented by Dr. Doug Fisher | Wednesday, April 24 | 3PM ET
Join us for an enlightening webinar exploring the profound influence of teacher credibility on classroom dynamics and student outcomes. Led by Dr. Doug Fisher, esteemed educator and bestselling author, this session delves into the pivotal role teachers play in fostering student achievement and belonging through credibility.
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
- Beyond Burnout: Creating a Blueprint for Educator Well-Being and Resilience presented by Dr. Teresa Reigos
- Harnessing the Power of Your Authentic Self: Lessons on Effective Leadership that Fosters Trust and Credibility by Nerlande Anselme
- Decoding a Decade of Insights and Best Practices Promoting Student Well-Being by Dr. Christina Cipriano, David Adams, and Dr. Clark McKown
LIVE GROUP DEMOS
7 Mindsets regularly hosts short demos highlighting our BASE Education and xSEL Labs solutions. If you are interested in learning more, register for a demo here.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
- How to Assess SEL in Schools | Edutopia
- How to Help Students Focus on Learning Instead of Their Grades | Greater Good Magazine
- How can districts ensure students have enough social-emotional support? | K-12 Dive
District Spotlight
Kim Krogfoss, DLPS Curriculum Director & Minnie H Kindergarten Center Principal
Devils Lake Public Schools started looking for a K-12 SEL curriculum in Spring of 2022. As the curriculum director for the district, I was leading the DLPS counselors in attempting to find such a program. There were many programs that were either for grades K-5 or for grades 6-12. It was not easy to find a K-12 program until we came upon 7 Mindsets! We looked at it as a team and we knew this was the program for our district. It was decided in the fall of 2022 that we would purchase 7 Mindsets.
We took the process slowly. I knew that if we wanted this to be successful district-wide and get buy-in from all staff, we would need to go slow to go fast and that’s exactly what we did. I initially met with a few members of the 7 Mindsets staff to talk about the process. We had our first district meeting with our coach in February 2023 via zoom. The next month, our coach came to Devils Lake, ND, and our district leadership team had an amazing day with our coach. The leadership team was on board. We continued to meet once a month via zoom from April to June. We planned for our District Kickoff in August. The energy that our two presenters had at our August Inservice was incredible. It was just what our district needed.
Our leadership team consists of school counselors, instructional coaches, and administrators. This has really helped with the implementation of the program. We continue to meet with our 7 Mindsets coach monthly via zoom. This keeps the district leaders responsible for the implementation. The curriculum pacing guides that were given to us at the beginning have had a huge impact on our implementation as well. Our coach gives us lesson plans and ideas for the 7 Mindset that we will be focusing on as a district. “We are one” has been our district motto for several years. Now we are not only talking the talk, but we are also walking the walk. It has been nothing short of amazing.
There are so many tools and resources in the 7 Mindsets platform for both students and adults in the building. This will help to keep the momentum going. Another aspect of 7 Mindsets that we are looking forward to is that as the students grow and progress in their years at DLPS, the 7 Mindsets will always be there. Our students will continue to learn and grow these skills from kindergarten. It has truly been a blessing for our staff and students in our district.