Whole Child Education

Transforming Futures with Whole Child Education

Whole Child Education takes a holistic approach, addressing every aspect of a child’s development—academic, emotional, social, and physical. When we focus on the Whole Child – through lenses of health, safety, engagement, support, and challenge – we unlock their fullest potential.

About Our Program

Whole Child Education, as well as related concepts subsumed under that umbrella, such as Social-Emotional Learning, “Grit,” and Growth Mindset are seen as trending terms and buzzwords, but the reality is that decades of existing, compelling research have long evidenced the need to foreground education practices that acknowledge the relationships between children’s physical and mental health and their social, emotional, cognitive, and academic development. To ensure that every child realizes their fullest potential, Whole Child Education gives priority to all of a child’s developmental needs.

What You’ll Learn

Master of Arts in Teaching: Whole Child Education

The MAT in Whole Child Education is built on five transformative pillars:

1. Setting a Whole Child Vision: Prioritize all aspects of child development.
2. Transforming Learning Environments: Create engaging, safe, and inclusive spaces.
3. Innovative Curriculum Design: Integrate social, emotional, and academic learning.
4. Building Expertise: Develop your skills as a resilient, trauma-informed educator.
5. Championing Diversity and Equity: Promote belonging and justice in schools.

Program Highlights

• Core Courses Include:
  • The Whole Child – Understand the interconnected needs of students.
  • Restorative Practice – Shift from punitive to healing-focused discipline.
  • Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms – Support children facing adversity.
  • Resilience and Self-Care for Educators – Prevent burnout and thrive as a teacher.
• Capstone Project: Conduct original research under expert guidance to address real-world educational challenges.
• Collaborative Learning: Join a network of educators and thought leaders dedicated to Whole Child practices.