Give the Gift of Transformational PD

This year, our teachers and staff members have had to wear many different hats and show up in many different ways for our students and families. As we look ahead to Teacher Appreciation week and the close of the academic year, CSS wants to partner with you to bring restoration and joy to your team.

In a recent EdWeek study, nearly half of teachers said their current professional development is unengaging and long for more collaborative, relevant PD that is tied to planning time and problems of practice. Partner with CSS to make this a reality for your team.

PD as an Act of Restoration provides a reimagined approach to professional development that centers on helping educators reconnect with their school community, learn strategies for bringing closure to another school year, and close out the year feeling restored.  Teams will:

• Build staff cohesion and collaboration
• Understand and effectively model the competencies and skills needed to transform school culture that is safe, supportive, engaging, and inspiring for youth
• Create space for faculty planning, self-care, and community-care

Franklin Township High School in the Spotlight

Thank you to the Franklin Township High School students, faculty, and administrators for everything you do!

Nikki Inzano, Faculty Advisor

Thomas Galuppo, Faculty Advisor

Mel Farley, Faculty Advisor

Sheyna Britton, SAC & Stakeholder

Dr. Solomon, Principal & Stakeholder

Join us on social media and keep an eye on our blog to be inspired by school stories from within the CSS network.

www.supportiveschools.org/ourstories

Celebrating Nikki Inzano

Nikki Inzano has been a dedicated Teen PEP faculty advisor for 24 years, bringing as much energy and enthusiasm to the program and to CSS this year as her first. Through Teen PEP, Franklin Township High School in New Jersey reaches over 300 students each year.

When asked what fuels her to keep teaching Teen PEP, year after year, Nikki, without hesitation, says “It’s the students—seeing them grow from the retreat to the start of the program and then throughout the year. So many of them are so nervous when getting ready for their first outreach but the program helps them push past their insecurities. It’s just amazing to see their growth every year and to help support their ability to teach younger peers such important health content.”

Read Nikki's full spotlight (and see FHS photos from across the years!)