Better Boundaries: Building Trusted Relationships with Students Without Blurring Lines or Burning Out
with Dr. Brooklyn Raney, Founder of One Trusted Adult
Thursdays – November 20 and December 11 4:00-5:30 PM
Building meaningful, trusting relationships with students is essential for their growth and success but how can educators do this while maintaining professional boundaries and personal well-being? This webinar series provides practical strategies, self-assessment tools, and collaborative approaches to ensure that student-educator relationships are both impactful and sustainable. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of student needs, personal boundary-setting skills, and actionable strategies for maintaining healthy, professional connections.
Session 1: The ABCs of Educator-Student Relationships - Synchronous Webinar -11/20
Understanding students is the first step to building relationships that foster trust and growth. In this session, we'll explore key concepts such as the ABC's of trust, universal youth needs, and the role of advisory programs. Educators will also learn how to gather and interpret student data to create environments where all students feel seen, heard, and supported-without compromising professional boundaries.
Session 2: Assess and Aspire - Asynchronous assignment between live sessions
Effective boundaries start with self-awareness. This session will provide educators with a tool for assessing their own wellness, stress levels, and personal boundary-setting tendencies. Following the completion of the assessment, participants will be invited to begin the creation of a Better Boundaries plan. By the 26th of November participants will receive: a 30-minute video, a 30-minute reading assignment, and a 30-minute personal assessment/reflection.
Each participant will need to view the video, read the assignment, and complete the assessment/reflection at a time of their choosing before the final session on 12/11/25.
Session 3: Strengths, Strategies, and Support - Synchronous Webinar (4:00-5:30) - 12/11
Maintaining boundaries isn't a solo effort—it requires practical strategies and a strong support system. In this final session, we'll focus on real-world techniques for upholding boundaries while fostering strong student connections. Participants will walk away with specific strategies, communication tools, and team-based approaches to ensure they can sustain their work without burning out.
Cost:
$199/person; $175/person for teams of 3 or more.
Contact nysascd.director@gmail.com with questions or to pay by Purchase Order.
All attendees will receive a year membership to NYS ASCD.