How many teachers take the time to connect with students on a personal level? How do you find the time?
Teachers who manage to transcend the normal student-teacher relationships can benefit everyone in school and, along the way, prevent school violence, support school safety, improve school climate, and promote learning. This course outlines dozens of positive strategies for bridging the gap between teacher and student through personal, academic, and social connections. Easily tailored to any learning environment, these activities and guidelines will provide you with the tools you need to succeed in the classroom or on the playing field. As both teachers/coaches alter their own attitudes and behaviors, they learn to listen to students and accommodate their needs. The end result will be lasting relationships that can foster deeper understanding and growth for educators and students alike.
Registration fills up fast. Maximum Class Limit: 60
2025 OHIO LOCATION
- June 16-19, 2025 / Tom Held – Instructor, Defiance, OH
In this course you will:
- Discover ways to maintain enthusiasm, sanity, sense of humor, and joy while working with all students.
- Acquire proven strategies that will allow you to connect with your students, raise achievement, improve transitions and add fun to a lesson.
- Gain effective strategies for creating a classroom culture that promotes resiliency and a growth mindset.
- Learn proven strategies to optimize the learning environment and student achievement.
- Become familiar with research-based, hands-on techniques from experienced teachers and educational professionals who have actually used them in their classroom with great results.
- Be exposed to ice breakers, energizers, and team building exercises that will make your classroom an exciting, enriching place to be.
- Employ proven methods that will strengthen your leadership and communication skills.
EROM (verified owner) –
“This is a great reminder class for teachers to continue to build their relationships with their students. It gave good information on how to do that. I enjoyed most of the videos if not all. I learned so much from talking and listening to other teachers. This class is just energizing for the school year. Also, this class can be used by coaches and anyone else that interacts with kids.” Beth B., OH
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“Building Relationships for Greater Success was full of numerous ideas related to connecting with other students and staff. I enjoyed the videos and the books from the class.” Regina M., OH
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“I enjoyed the content in these classes. In enjoy the small group instruction. I enjoy getting to talk and trade ideas with other teachers. Please keep making new classes. I appreciate the time that you put into these courses.” Stephanie S., OH
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“Building Relationships is right on target. The material covered a variety of topics that were relevant for teachers, school counselors, administration, etc. The materials read kept the class engaged and interesting. The pace was perfect and meeting different people was perfect.” Debbie M, OH
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“This course gave me a lot of good information to incorporate into my future teaching practices. I liked how it talked about relationships with the students being a number one priority.” Heather P., OH
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“I enjoyed this course and I appreciate the length and structure of it. I also enjoyed the set up of the class with relevant videos, discussion and content. I will continue to take these courses as offered because they are perfect for teachers.” Stephanie C., OH
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“This course came at the perfect time as we return to a more “normal” year. We all are challenged to create relationships. This is so important for all teachers to attend! This is the BEST course I have ever taken.” Karen G., OH
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“I appreciated this course as a reminder of the big picture for why I became a teacher in the first place. I enjoyed the small group breakouts to get other perspectives.” Janna C., OH
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“This course was great. I loved the small and large group discussions. All of the books were easy reads that were useful and inspiring.” Sam T., OH
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“The material was great! It covered important concepts and I look forward to using them in my classroom.” –Amy S., OH