University Preparatory School (University Prep), a tuition-free public charter school in Denver, Colorado, is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by urban school districts, such as academic performance and funding shortfalls. With a mission to provide students with a solid foundation of skills, knowledge, and character and to prepare every scholar for a four-year college degree, University Prep places strong emphasis on the importance of education as a gateway to future opportunities. Supported by the TeleTech Community Foundation and the TRACOM Cares initiative, the school is taking innovative steps to equip both its faculty and scholars, providing them with access to state-of-the-art technology and valuable social intelligence skills, including SOCIAL STYLE training for charter school(s).
Collaboration is a core principle at University Prep, and the school places a high value on functioning as a united team to fulfill its “to and through” college mission for the students. Recognizing the significance of equipping faculty and staff with professional development skills, University Prep partnered with the TeleTech Community Foundation and later engaged TRACOM to provide SOCIAL STYLE assessments and training. SOCIAL STYLE, a leading behavioral preferences model, is instrumental in building effective and productive working relationships, an essential aspect of success for educators. By understanding and applying SOCIAL STYLE principles, faculty and staff at University Prep can tailor their communication and interactions effectively, further enhancing collaboration and improving their classroom practices.
Katie Linn, the director of instruction and curriculum at University Prep, acknowledges the value of SOCIAL STYLE training for charter school collaborative approach. She highlights the benefits of understanding and applying SOCIAL STYLE in her role, explaining that it helps her work more effectively with her team. David Singer, the school’s founder, also recognizes the importance of these skills, emphasizing that understanding each individual’s SOCIAL STYLE and its implications for daily interactions is crucial for achieving the school’s mission and building a united team. The training has equipped University Prep’s educators with the knowledge they need to enhance their communication and connections with each other, creating a positive impact on both their classroom practices and student support.