“Working with Seneca is helping us use data consistently to foster change in our school.  Additionally, it keeps our Culture [and] Climate goals at the forefront, making sure we are implementing tiered levels of support in order to achieve our goals.” Administrator at Francisco Middle School in San Francisco

“Seneca staff members are welcoming to staff and especially students. The Seneca partnership allows the school to run smoothly by providing students a safe space and an opportunity to explore coping tools that support them beyond the classroom.” Classroom Teacher at Montalvin K-8 in West Contra Costa

“I am ceaselessly impressed with how the Seneca team collaborates and supports me in the difficult moments, while also helping maintain a constant sense of high expectations and a growth mindset for the students we share.” Classroom Teacher at Rosemary Elementary in Campbell

“I think this program is great to have on campus.  It gives students a safe space to learn and have a safe space to check back into when they are having a rough time. It helps to give them strategies and methods of coping and being able to self navigate.” Classroom Teacher at Mt Eden High School in Hayward

“Students have bonded with each other and have become friends and are being more inclusive and accepting. As an educator, I have created a bond with the students from Seneca. I have also grown a stronger connection and am learning how to support my own students. My bond with my colleagues from Seneca has also grown stronger.” Classroom Teacher at Grant Elementary in San Lorenzo

“[The Seneca Staff] supports students on her caseload, but is readily available for consultation for all students within our school. She is very supportive of our school wide culture and climate goals and provides support to teachers on her caseload on strategies to use with students in the classroom.” Administer at Horace Mann Elementary in Oakland

“Working with [Seneca Student Support Counselors and Therapists] is always a pleasure. They always are willing to listen to and share feedback. I feel that we share the same mindset when it comes to caring for the kids and families at Cox.” Administrator at Cox Academy in Oakland

“Our Seneca Therapist is consistent, supportive, and has really been helping our students. She has been an amazing resource on our COST team and is knowledgeable about students and has strong relationships with families. Staff also have started sending in biweekly SEL blurbs and resources for our staff which teachers have really appreciated! She is also starting this week with some classroom lessons in the upper grades which I'm hoping we can continue in the spring as well. She has also hosted a wellness event for staff this fall.” Administrator at Searles Elementary in Union City

“Seneca staff has been practically life-saving and absolutely invaluable in making school work for our students with behavior and socio-emotional challenges and supporting a positive culture in our school.” Support Staff at Daniel Webster Elementary in San Francisco

“I appreciate Rainier Prep's emphasis on highlighting diversity and different cultures. They incorporate learning about various populations into their curriculum and throughout the school day. For example, during Hispanic Heritage Month, they decorated their doors, played music from Hispanic artists during transitions, and had lessons focused on various Hispanic historical figures.” – Nic Huang, Seneca ​Occupational Therapist​

“The staff and teachers at Rainier Prep are so dedicated to using a strengths-based approach, which makes a huge difference in how the school views and engages students. I've seen this particularly highlighted in IEP meetings - students are typically present for their IEP meetings, and staff directly address the student and focus on the ways in which the student is working hard, the skills they're demonstrating, and how the staff/teachers will be supporting areas of growth. I think this helps the whole community feel very aligned and united in support of students and allows scholars to feel proud and confident. I can feel this confidence when I'm working with students!” – Grace Little, Seneca Speech Language Pathologist  ​

“With a student who is targeting pragmatics and communication breakdowns, we host a once a month coffee/cocoa cart where we solicit orders from teachers and make and deliver cocoa and coffee! This allows the student to practice skills we've been working on in speech therapy in a more environment, and provides a great opportunity to generalize those skills. Additionally, we've written letters to loved ones to target language goals, and in the upcoming semester two of my students are working together to make a "middle school manual" for new students to practice generating and editing their own written language.” – Grace, SLP ​

“We have created shoe-tying videos, done sessions outside, and crafted emails to teachers with fun ideas for enrichment or fieldtrips.” – Nic, OT ​

“Of course, I love working with students and often hearing about how much they enjoy their friends and teachers at Rainier Prep, but I think the most unique Rainier Prep joy moment is morning staff huddle.  Three days a week at 8am, the entire staff (including admin, teachers, support staff, ops, and even the executive director) meet in a wide circle in a classroom for essential announcements, but first we start with "connections."  Connections is a chance to connect with colleagues about anything and everything; topics range from what TV shows we're watching, recommendations on nearby hikes, and heated debates about the correct name of the mini-mart down the street.  It's hard to describe the vibe without being there, but for me it's a joyful time to connect with and learn about my colleagues.” – Dr. Anna Casey, Seneca School Psychologist ​

“I think about one student who came into the year very withdrawn – they were using nonverbal responses primarily with unfamiliar people and adults, and, when prompted, sharing that school felt difficult and they didn't enjoy it. But it was clear that that the whole team was focused on finding out what worked best for them individually, and sharing that knowledge with everyone else who supported the student, and that has led to so much growth. Now they are raising their hand in class to answer questions, saying hi to students in the hall, and making great growth.” ​