The Whole Child model seeks to work with best practices to achieve engaging and challenging instruction, develop a school culture that promotes a healthy and safe climate for student learning and
leadership that involves faculty, students,
parents and the community to
maximize the supportive potential in school and provide for long - term student success with sustainable strategies.
The FRIENDS website, www.friendsnrc.org has an extensive library of resources and information on topics such as: collaboration, continuous quality improvement, evaluation, evidence - based programs and practices,
parent leadership, protective factors and
maximizing resources.