A new school climate resource from Teachers College Press

We believe that this book is an ideal guide for school leaders and teachers who wish to understand how words, actions, and every aspect of a school messages stakeholders that they are able, valuable, and responsible or they are not. Every message we receive influences our self-concept, which in turn, influences what we believe to be true about ourselves and our choices of behavior.

Developing Inviting Schools provides a simple, but not simplistic, framework for addressing the social and emotional health of students and staff. You'll learn how to create a shared mindset and intentional way of communicating care, optimism, respect, and trust. You'll discover school climate strategies that align well with an invitational framework, and I hope you'll be inspired by the stories of schools that have been transformed through this simple approach.

So, if you have been looking for a systemic way to create a "doing with" instead of a "doing to" approach to school, I encourage you to read Developing Inviting Schools along with your school climate committee and entire staff.

Learn how you can order print or ebook copies and receive discounts for quantity purchases from Teachers College Press.

Meet the Authors

Dr. William W. Purkey is professor emeritus of counselor education at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro.

Dr. John M. Novak is professor emeritus of education at Brock University, Ontario.

Joan R. Fretz is a school climate & sel consultant, leadership coach, former school administrator and teacher for Long Island, New York public schools.

Questions about Invitational Education? Contact the authors via joan@joanfretz.com