Summit on School Climate and Culture - 2024

Complete event information available at http://sscc.dmschools.org/

The Des Moines Public Schools is determined to improve School Climate and Culture through professional development, skill building and the application of best practices and research. Experts within the field of School Improvement agree that a positive School Climate and Culture is key to any sustained District, School and Student improvements. The conditions in which students learn and school staff work, are foundational and inexplicitly linked to student outcomes. Long term and sustainable success occur when adults and students work together to create a positive school climate.

The Des Moines Public Summit will bring educators and stakeholders from around the mid-west to work side-by-side with Global and National experts.

2024 Keynote Presenters:

• Nikole Hanna-Jones
• John-Michael Keyes
• Dr. Ian Roberts

The 2024 Summit will focus on the following topicsc and subtopics:

Safety and Security

• Physical Plant Safety
• Emergency Planning
• Training and Prevention

Health and Wellbeing

• Mental Health
• Social and Emotional Learning
• Behavioral Health

Belonging and Community Building

• Restorative Practices
• Relationship Building
• Student and Staff Leadership
• Student and Staff Attendance
• Parent Engagement
• Community Partnerships

Relevant and Rigorous Instruction

• MTSS
• Career and Technical Education
• Differentiated Instruction
• Culturally Responsive Teaching

Equity

• Access
• Anti-racism
• Policy and Systemic Change
• Affirming curriculum

Special Topics

• School Innovation
• New to Education
• Middle School

Host or Publisher Des Moines Public Schools