1. Establishing and Maintaining a Positive School Culture
MENA Teacher Summit
Cheantel M. Adams, Ph.D.

2. School Culture
School culture refers to the way teachers and other staff members work together and the set of beliefs, values, and assumptions they share. (ASCD, no date)

3. School Culture vs. Climate Culture Wins Every Time

4. School culture cannot be established by any one individual, it must be determined and delivered by a group.

5. School Culture Considerations
Live your vision
Embrace Social-Emotional Learning for teachers and students
Foster a culture of resilience
Communicate well — and often
Recognize the awesome in your staff
Recognize the awesome in your students: positive behavior interventions & supports
Make your school’s brand + community members visible
Remember that every positive word and action matters

6. References
ASCD. (n.d.). School Culture and Climate - Videos, Articles, Resources [Video file]. Retrieved from and-climate-resources.aspx