Project THRIVE
Project THRIVE
Project T.H.R.I.V.E.
Transforming. Holding Space. Reflecting. Inspiring. Valuing. Empowering.
A project of the College of Education at Rowan University, funded by the New Jersey Department of Education Educator Support and Retention Program
What is THRIVE?
A NJDOE Educator Support and Retention grant-funded project that seeks to improve retention, instructional quality, and emotional resilience among new and minoritized teachers through a holistic, equity-focused coaching and professional development model.
A Community of Practice for Healing-Centered Instructional Coaching and Teacher Retention
Key Components of Project THRIVE
THRIVE-ing Professional Development
- Strengths-based instructional coaching
- High-leverage instructional practices
- Culturally sustaining pedagogy
- Educator Social-Emotional Learning (EduSEL)
- Graduate course aligned with project content
Coaching Framework
- Aligned with district teacher evaluation systems
- Grounded in Transformational Coaching & Communities of Practice frameworks
- Focus on healing-centered, identity-affirming, and relational approaches
- Joint and separate monthly sessions for new teachers and coaches
Sustainable University-District Partnerships
- 7 partner school districts in South Jersey
- Responsive PD topics to reflect local needs
Deliverables
- April Showcase: Participants share practices with other NJ educators
- Scalable induction/coaching framework, resources, and toolkits
- Digital resource repository