A Community of Transformational
Teachers and Leaders

Examples of Action Research Projects include:

• How can explicit instruction in communication and conflict-resolution strategies reduce conflict and miscommunication among a fifth-grade classroom community?

• How will weekly wellness workshops focused on self-regulation and executive functioning enhance social interactions among first-graders with learning disabilities over 6 months?

• How can self-regulation practices reduce anger, reactivity, and disruptive behaviors among third-grade students in a music classroom?

• How can proactive student mental health and regulation supports reduce extreme behaviors while supporting teacher well-being in upper elementary classrooms?

• How can attendance interventions grounded in belonging, peer accountability, and family engagement reduce chronic absenteeism among K–8 students?

Examples of Action Research Projects include:

• How can belonging-centered practices reduce stress, imposter syndrome, and feelings of disconnection among middle school students in a high-achieving academic environment?

• How does adding 10 minutes of SEL practices using the Breathe For Change curriculum impact stress levels, self-confidence, and self-esteem in 6th-grade students?

• How can teaching nonviolent communication and emotional awareness reduce peer conflict and improve relationships among middle school students?

• How can routines support stress management, emotional regulation, and confidence among eighth-grade students during the transition to high school?

• How can inclusive, strengths-based practices support belonging, communication, and engagement among students in self-contained autism classrooms?

Examples of Action Research Projects include:

• How can nervous system regulation practices improve focus, emotional regulation, and academic engagement among high school students?

• How does integrating mindfulness practices into Advanced Placement classes support students’ ability to manage stress and academic pressure?

• How can integrated physical wellness and social-emotional learning initiatives improve student well-being and learning outcomes in a rural school district?

• How can creative practices help middle and high school youth in arts programs manage stress and build emotional resilience?

• How can social connection and nervous system regulation practices reduce anxiety and improve well-being among homeschooled preteen and teen girls?

Examples of Action Research Projects include:

• How can breathing techniques and body scans used by school nurses support students in recognizing stress signals and improving self-regulation?

• How can trauma-informed practices support early childhood educators in sustaining effective, inclusive classroom environments?

• How can professional learning focused on collaboration, respect, and trauma-informed practices improve relationships between teachers and paraprofessionals while supporting students with disabilities?

• How can collaborative professional development improve teacher engagement, equity-centered practice, and sense of belonging in a linguistically diverse high school community?

• How can community-care practices strengthen connection, belonging, and collective well-being among school staff and educator?

Examples of Action Research Projects include:

• How can self-compassion practices support stress reduction and emotional resilience among caregivers and nurturers?

• How can trauma-informed social-emotional supports strengthen connection, resilience, and stability for foster and adoptive caregivers and children?

• How can trauma-informed practices reduce burnout and increase self-awareness and resilience among child protection workers?

• How can emotional regulation strategies reduce test anxiety and improve academic confidence among adult learners pursuing a GED?

• How can culturally responsive creative arts practices support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and community connection among BIPOC children and families?