The Peaceful Schools Institute
Creating Safe, Caring and Successful Schools:
Practical Strategies for Educators
Ms. Tinari is one of the best presenters I have ever encountered!
~John Steck, Principal, St. Hilary School, Rydal, PA
The Institute is an exciting, 3-day professional development experience during which educators learn practical skills and strategies to create peaceful classroom and school climates.
Peaceful classroom climates are defined as safe, respectful, caring, and cooperative atmospheres that contribute to three educational goals:
- the prevention of violence and disrespectful behaviors
- the development of social and emotional skills in children
- increased academic engagement and achievement
Over one hundred educators from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia attended the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Institutes. Educators gave the Institute rave reviews, with all attendees rating it a ‘5-excellent’, the highest possible score.
The Institutes were hosted by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and made possible by funding from the Connelly Foundation. Participants included pairs of highly dedicated Pre-K to grade 8 educators, from over 50 schools in urban and suburban areas of Philadelphia.
Educators reported feeling professionally and personally challenged by the rising tide of violence in Philadelphia, the diversification of their school populations, and the fallout from the myriad of social and economic problems faced by students and their families. Educators learned educational solutions to these problems, ranging from simple changes that can be made in the classroom, to school-wide prevention programming.
Participants of the Institute returned to their host schools and shared information ad resources with their school staff and their Home and School Associations.
Absolutely fabulous! After listening to Christa everyday, I wanted to return to my school and get started!
~ Carrie H., E.S. teacher, Pope John Paul II, Philadelphia, PA
I enjoyed every moment! It was well worth the time.
~ Sister Mary Ann S., M.S. teacher, St. Genevieve, Flourtown, PA
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BRINGING THE INSTITUTE TO YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT, PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTA M. TINARI. IT IS AN ESPECIALLY COST EFFECTIVE WAY OF IMPLEMENTING LASTING CHANGES TO TEACHING AND LEARNING WITHIN YOUR SCHOOL.