Maquoketa Community School District

This year in Maquoketa CSD we are excited to have Challenge to Change Inc. provide social-emotional lessons to students that focus on yoga and mindfulness. Through a partnership with Eastern Iowa Mental Health Regions, Maquoketa CSD has been provided with an opportunity to have access to many of the Challenge to Change resources and supports. We've had several teachers take part in the 95 hour teacher training which allows them to teach yoga and mindfulness to toddlers, kids and teens. In addition, we are able to access the Challenge to Change online curriculum and have on-site coaching and professional learning so teachers have a model of when and how to use these resources with students. The strategies that students learn through yoga and mindfulness are connected to the district's focus on social/emotional learning, improving self-awareness, increasing self-confidence and creating calm learning spaces. Please see the attached letter if you would like more information on Challenge to Change and contact your student's building administrator if you have additional questions.