The goal of our values matrix is to create a positive and safe learning environment that enables the student to learn the necessary skills to access education. Our values matrix establishes what behaviours should look, sound and feel like for our students. We explicitly teach these behaviours as skills. We introduce, model and reinforce these with each student, based on their individualised needs. These skills are necessary for students to successfully navigate their life in a positive, safe and meaningful way.
Be Hopeful
- Plan for your future
- Accept your strengths and build on your gaps
- Advocate for yourself
- Practice problem solving
- Find your people
Be a Learner
- Use coping and regulation strategies
- Seek help
- Communicate your thoughts and clarify instructions
- Track and celebrate your growth
Be Kind
- Take time to care for your physical and mental self
- Uncover what brings you enjoyment
- Use a growth mindset of “I haven’t got it yet”
- Take supported risks
How we teach our values as personal and social skills
Plan
Discuss strengths and gaps to build IEP
Voice
Introduce the skill and discuss what it means to the student
Show
Demonstrate and model
Practice
Role play and practice in different contexts
Monitor
Strengthen practice of skills and provide positive feedback
Re-teach
Review, adjust and practice until automatic