Brain science
Cultivating Resilience at Home and in the Classroom
We often think of resilience as the ability to bounce back from difficulty, get back in the game, shake it off. While these expressions may
We often think of resilience as the ability to bounce back from difficulty, get back in the game, shake it off. While these expressions may
Positive Childhood Experiences play a significant role in the future wellbeing of our children and can buffer the effects of negative experiences.
The start of school is a really exciting time for kids and families! You might expect your kids to move right from “school mode” into
If you’ve been following the KITS blog, you probably know that we are strong supporters of solid morning and bedtime routines to help children and
When we talk about the foundational skills kids need to start school, one of the most crucial skills is often overlooked: being able to manage
How are you doing? Life is weird, a little scary, and pretty stressful right now. People are struggling with so many life stressors, many of
Social and emotional skills are a big topic in early education these days, and for good reason. Children need to be able to interact with
It’s Spring! The sun is visiting more often, warming up our days a little, giving us longer to work on yard projects and play in
This month we are talking about the importance of listening. Our understanding of what children need for development, and the importance of attending to child
As we’ve talked about in previous posts on the KITS blog, the way we talk to ourselves can have a big impact on resilience and
This year, we return to in-person training. We will be in spaces where multiple programs, in addition to KITS, operate. We are asking all attendees to agree with the Confidentiality Agreement below to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
As an employee, volunteer, visitor, or associate of TFC Consultants, Inc., Oregon Social Learning Center and OSLC Developments, Inc., I agree to the following:
Coaching and Videotaping
KITS uses ongoing coaching to support educators in the implementation of the model. We do this through viewing groups on video, weekly team meetings, and fidelity monitoring. Your team will record KITS School Readiness and Parent Groups and upload each session to a secure online platform (such as Box.com). The videos are only used as a means to support KITS staff. We promise it’s not scary!
Your KITS team will meet every week to talk about what is working well and areas where you may be experiencing challenges. During these meetings, teams and coaches will work together to problem-solve challenges, offer support and encouragement, and celebrate successes!
If parents or students do not wish to be recorded, they can be seated out of view or for online parent groups they may turn off their cameras.
Ownership
‘Kids In Transition to School’ and ‘KITS’ are registered trademarks of Oregon Social Learning Center (OSLC) in Eugene, Oregon.
KITS Program Manuals are protected by copyrights owned by OSLC.
This means there are some limits to how you can use KITS: