The Optimistic School Community provides invaluable tools and techniques to assist us in focusing on wellness during these unprecedented times. The series focuses on:

• Developing a resilient and positive mindset
• The impact of social connections on positivity and rational optimism for wellbeing
• Building individual and family happiness habits for self-care
• Raising the levels of happiness of yourself, family, staff, and students
• Creating a positive and adaptive mindset

What is the Optimistic School Community Series? 

• A set of six interactive modules that includes 5-15 minute videos with accompanying activities and resources designed to build a positive mindset and foster social-emotional well-being for our students. 
• All six modules are self-paced and can be completed at your own leisure.
• The series begins on Monday, February 1, with two modules being released each week. (Click HERE to view the series calendar)
• There will also be three interactive live virtual sessions from 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. in the evening that will highlight the themes of each week. (Click HERE to register for the live sessions)

Shawn Achor – Positive Psychology Expert

• Most Popular Course on Harvard Campus for 7 years
• Top 15 Most-Watched TED Talks of All Time (22 Million)
• International Best-selling Books “The Happiness Advantage”, “The Orange Frog” and “Big Potential”
• Most popular training “Workshop on Happiness and Optimism”

Rationale

In order to strengthen our core mission of a commitment to excellence is the hallmark of Naperville 203. As a school and community partnership, our promise is to provide the highest quality educational experience we can envision and to support families. During this time our primary focus is on creating a highly positive school community that recognizes the importance of positivity, optimism, and hope.

Positive Psychology

Positive psychology focuses on the positive events and influences in life, including:

• Deepens student, family, and community development.
• Positive experiences (like happiness, joy, inspiration, and love).
• Positive states and traits (like gratitude, resilience, and compassion).
• Positive households (applying positive principles within families).