Building Student Relationships (PD Package)

Description

This professional development package includes Done-for-You Slides & Resources described below:

1.) Strategies for Building Student Relationships PD slide deck

11 PowerPoint slides ready for use with speaker notes

2.) Positive Student Relationships Look Fors Chart

This tool helps educators reflect on and strengthen relationship-building practices in the classroom. Use it for self-assessment, informal walk-throughs, PLC discussions, or teacher-student conversations. The Look Fors focus on positive interactions, inclusive behaviors, and classroom routines that support a sense of belonging.

3.) 2×10 Action Plan Template

This template supports implementation of the 2×10 strategy—spending two minutes a day for ten days building connection with a hard-to-reach student. Use it to identify a student, set a clear goal, and track daily conversations and growth. Great for documenting progress and sharing outcomes with teams or leadership.

4.) Building Student Relationships Email Template

This ready-to-send email helps school leaders communicate the importance of student relationships to their staff. It introduces three actionable strategies—Two Truths and a Wish, watching for engagement, and the 2×10 approach—to kickstart connection-building in classrooms. Use it at the start of the year or anytime relationships need a reset.