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BYRD NEST: 
Nurturing Emotional Skills Together 

Our flagship school partnership program brings vibrant social-emotional learning (SEL) directly to K-5 classrooms. In each dynamic 30-minute session, trained BYRD Flight Instructors guide students through our research-based WINGS curriculum, fostering focused moments of discovery where emotional intelligence can take flight.

Program Structure

Integration with existing school schedules and curricula

Comprehensive and standards aligned tier 1 school support

Immersive K-5 curriculum; two 30-minute sessions per week

Trained college students as BYRD Flight Instructors

10-week cycles aligned with fall and spring semesters

WINGS Curriculum 

(Wellness Initiative Nurturing Growth and Self-Awareness) 

During BYRD NEST sessions, students explore flight paths through developmentally appropriate activities that build a strong foundation for emotional intelligence and resilience.

  • Mind-Body Connection: Fostering physical and emotional balance

  • Creative Expression: Encouraging self-expression and emotional awareness

  • Nature and Nurture: Promoting environmental connection and empathy

  • Sensory Experiences: Enhancing sensory awareness and emotional regulation

  • Reflective Practices: Developing self-awareness and problem-solving skills

Flight Paths

NEST

  • Develop SEL Skills

  • Emotional Regulation 

  • Improve Self-Awareness

  • Stronger Peer Relationships

  • Boost Self-Esteem 

  • Access SEL Curriculum 

  • Observe & Learn SEL Strategies 

  • Support Student Emotional Needs

  • Collaborate with Higher Education Students

  • Contribute to Positive School Culture

INCUBATOR

  • Student Field Experience 

  • Community Engagement  

  • Data and Research Opportunities 

  • Career Pathways and Retention Support 

  • Hands-on Experience 

  • Develop Leadership 

  • Fulfill Academic Requirements

  • Build a Professional Network 

  • Potentially Earn Compensation 

WINGS
FLIGHT
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