Research Into Practice

Fostering Wellness

Winston Innovation Lab's

Fostering Wellness Initiative
For students with learning differences, wellness is especially important for academic and social-emotional development. That’s why wellness is interwoven into all aspects of our approach at Winston Prep. Equally important is the wellness of our entire school community, including the educators who guide and support our students every day. We foster a culture of care that promotes balance, reflection, and collaboration, recognizing that when teachers and staff feel supported, they are better equipped to meet the diverse needs of each student. By prioritizing wellness at every level, we create an environment where all members of our community can grow, connect, and thrive. 



Partnering to Promote Wellness

Partnerships with organizations have been valuable in working towards our goal to provide support and resources both proactively and in response to the current needs of not only our students but our leaders and faculty as well.
 
Some of our partners include:
Child Mind Institute | Common Sense Media | Chap Equity

What Wellness Looks Like For...

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  • Students and Families

    • Social-emotional skill development
    • Access to free events and webinars
    • Creating spaces for community members to connect, share, and learn from one another

  • Educators

    • Training and professional development focused on supporting the well-being of students
    • Resources to navigate wellness in the workplace
    • Connecting with leaders to discuss ideas, challenges, and needs

Wellness & Digital Citizenship

A recent survey highlighted growing concerns among parents nationwide regarding social media and digital citizenship. To proactively support our students, we’ve expanded our relationship with ​Common Sense Media​ over the years, offering insightful webinars for parents, comprehensive Digital Citizenship lessons for students, and engaging professional development opportunities for our faculty.
 
Topics Include:
  • Media Balance & Well Being
  • Privacy & Security
  • Developing Healthy Relationships & Communication
Watch Our Latest Webinar with Common Sense Media

Dive Deeper

Turning Insight into Action
What started as a nationwide survey on well-being in the independent school community has evolved into the Winston Innovation Lab’s ongoing commitment to foster wellness across all Winston Prep campuses and programs.

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  • Working with NAIS

    The Fostering Wellness Initiative began in 2015  as a project focusing on middle and high school students in collaboration with the National Association for Independent Schools (NAIS). Members of the Winston Innovation Lab team joined many other organizations at the NAIS National Conference in February 2016 and participated in a panel discussion that brought initial data collected from a nationwide school wellness survey to other independent and public school leaders.

    View NAIS Survey Report

  • Comprehensive School Climate Inventory (CSCI)

    The Winston Innovation Lab began administering the Comprehensive School Climate Inventory (CSCI)–a survey created by the National School Climate Center (NSCC) – to Winston Prep families. The findings have helped in guiding efforts to promote a positive school climate for students and faculty.

  • Initial Steps at Winston Prep

    Initial steps to promote wellness were taken by enhancing our own ​Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent  Learner​ (WESS) survey, alongside our Lives Over Time research. Since 2015, the Fostering Wellness initiative has grown, continuing to support and educate the Winston Prep community through research, synchronous and asynchronous professional learning, guided conversations, and family outreach. 
Winston Preparatory School is a leading school for students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties (ADHD), and non-verbal learning disorders (NVLD).

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