Research: A report from the American Psychological Association argues that positive student-teacher relationships promote engagement, influence classroom behavior, and ultimately raise academic achievement. They can be supported when teachers establish personal connections with students, maintain frequent communication, and offer guidance and praise.
Practice: Our personalized programs encourage meaningful partnerships between students and their teachers. Consulting teachers in particular play a special role at Chrysalis as the one person who sees the whole child. They steer a student’s program, maintain communication with their team of teachers, serve as your primary point of contact, and can get to know a student deeply over the years. This relationships allows them to know your child’s strengths, potential, and help them achieve their goals.