“I learned that in order to become resilient, I needed to develop a Web of Support with at least 5 caring adults who could guide me. If I had one wish, it would be that every kid could learn about the Web of Support and feel like they belong.”
Kaleidoscope Connect is Brightways Learning’s service area that supports students' social and emotional needs. Additionally, Kaleidoscope Connect equips educators with the resilience and trauma-responsive skills needed for self-care and to connect with youth to help them thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
Each component of Kaleidoscope Connect — youth-centered events, lessons, measurement surveys, and professional development workshops — is based on the research-based, evidence-supported Full-Color Webs of Support™ framework. Through Kaleidoscope Connect, we support individuals, schools, and communities in effectively implementing and measuring sustainable practices that empower young people to reach their potential and achieve their dreams. We work alongside students and adults to build a network of support that fosters caring and connected schools and communities.
The result? Resilient youth and educators equipped with the skills, attitudes, values, and confidence they need to thrive amid life's challenges.
Kaleidoscope Connect Components
Youth-Centered Events, Lessons, and Measurement
PHlight Club and PHlight Camp
PHlight Club is our premier and highly engaging youth-centered event that brings together teens and adults from the community to learn important social, emotional, and resiliency skills. Grades 6-12.
PHlight Camp blends play with purpose for students to understand how adults in their lives support them in learning and growing. Grades K-5
Kaleidoscope and PRISM Lessons
Easy-to-implement lesson plans for grades K-12 that help teach and internalize the Webs of Support framework.
Student Support Card™
The Student Support Card online assessment tool from Brightways Learning measures each student's internal and external resiliency factors. Students complete nine survey measures to self-report different aspects of their resiliency, including adult support, innate characteristics, areas of strength, and risk factors.
Professional Development for Educators
Creating Resilient Youth Workshops
In-depth Webs of Support and trauma-responsive training for adults who care about and support students.
Resilient Educator Workshops
Interactive and engaging workshops that help raise personal and professional satisfaction and well-being for teachers, administrators, and other school staff.