Description
Every student longs to feel valued, connected, and accepted—and when they do, the entire school community flourishes. In this 1-hour course, Shannon Anderson, veteran educator, author, and consultant with Free Spirit Publishing, inspires principals to lead with purpose by cultivating a culture of belonging.
Through powerful stories, neuroscience insights, and practical strategies, Shannon shows how fostering belonging not only impacts individual students but transforms school climate, strengthens relationships, and unlocks potential across the community. Principals will walk away encouraged and equipped to champion practices that help every child thrive.
In this course you will learn:
- Why belonging fuels motivation and achievement
- How to remove barriers to connection
- Simple activities that spark inclusion
- Leadership practices that build a culture of belonging
- Ways to involve families and communities





Adriana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
A must
It makes you think of things we all already know but brings them to the forefront.
Dora – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent
Dora – RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD (verified owner) –
very informative.
Brenda – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Very sweet training.
Ezequiel – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent
Claudia – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This course was excellent and very informative.
Margaret – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Very insightful with links for resources.
Yvonne – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Great course, very informational.
Lidia – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
It was a bit long going through every letter of the alphabet, but I loved the activities presented. I will implement some in my classroom.
Maria – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
So many great ideas… excellent presenter
FABIOLA – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
very informational and relatable now
Estefania – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Course was very interesting.
SAIRA – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
good
Daisy – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
There was good ideas. She was brief and to the point.
ELENA – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative and I will be able to use some of the information in my classroom especially when it comes to making students feel welcomed and that they belong.
LUCIA – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
Video was very useful to use in the classroom so students can have better relationsjips with their peers.
Veronica – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This course is very helpful to understand that belonging is important.
MARIA – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
Loved how she is very knowledgabe about this topic.
ROSA – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
It had some nice parts to it, but it was a little too lengthy.
CHANTAL – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
great!
IRENE – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
IT WAS KNOWLEDGEABLE
ROXANNE – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Hilda – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Absolutely amazing. She is a great presenter and very knowledgeable.
REBECCA – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent information
THELMA – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
awesome course!
CYNTHIA – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course to learn about how to help students feel accepted, valued and safe at school.
Victoria – RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and educational.
SARA – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
Great professional development
Lizette – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Great book ideas!
Aide – RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed the author’s B is for Belonging Book. It has great information, with strategies I can utilize in my own classroom.
Monica – RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD (verified owner) –
Great session!
Margarita – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This course has several opportunities for teachers and counselors to integrate several helpful strategies.
ALEJANDRA – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
I think that the video was very useful to use in the classroom so students can have better relationships with their peers.
Sara – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I liked this course because it helps you explain belonging to children.
Lisa – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
Very useful training
BLANCA – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
Great, to the point and amazing activities shared
Dillia – RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it. It was very infrmative.
Maria – RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD (verified owner) –
A great and informative course!!!!
Hulya – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
This course has great to understand how the kids feeling in class for both GT and regular
Maria – RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD (verified owner) –
It was an awesome module. I will be able to help my students.
Jasmin – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Great information!
Gerardina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I really loved how the content was explained, and all the examples given.
CLARISSA – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of great information on how to make students feel valued and cared for.
Luis – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
intresting
Eesha – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
interactive
Adalgiza – RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD (verified owner) –
Great professional development!
Daniela – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
it offered valuable strategies to help students feel a stronger sense of belonging.
Sarah – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
informational
Dreba – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
I think that this course is very beneficial, because this particular topic can be overlooked within the household as well as outside.
Carolina – RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD (verified owner) –
This course helped me understand the importance of making students feel they belong.