The Energy Bus for Schools Field Guide

Implement the exciting solutions and strategies from the bestselling The Energy Bus for Schools with this practical collection of hands-on resources

In The Energy Bus for Schools Field Guide, bestselling author Jon Gordon and respected education leader and speaker Dr. Jim Van Allan deliver an easy-to-use roadmap for transforming the insights found in the author's companion book, The Energy Bus for Schools, into effective and powerful solutions for schools everywhere. This Field Guide is a practical resource designed to help you live and apply the invaluable lessons of The Energy Bus for Schools immediately.

Readers will use the Field Guide's templates, tools, and other resources to create an exciting and collaborative school culture where students and staff can develop as leaders together. The Guide also contains:

• Resources to help empower staff and students and build connected teams
• Hands-on strategies for strengthening relationships between and amongst staff, administrators, students, and parents
• Ways to eliminate the negativity that sabotages morale and culture

Filled with insightful questions, best practices, inspirational case studies from real schools finding new ways to succeed and thrive, and practical action steps and implementations, The Energy Bus for Schools Field Guide equips you to energize yourself, your team, your students, and their parents in original and powerful ways. It's an essential resource for everyone interested in bringing to life the one-of-a-kind vision offered by The Energy Bus for Schools.

The Case for a Positive School Culture

Chapter 1 Invite Others on the Bus and Share the Vision 1

Chapter 2 Build a Positive Culture 17

Chapter 3 Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy 31

Chapter 4 Love Your Passengers 45

Chapter 5 Transform Negativity 65

Chapter 6 Refuel, Reenergize, Refocus with Purpose 79

Chapter 7 Create a Fleet of Bus Drivers to Enjoy the Ride 93

Additional Case Studies 109

Powering Up: Connecting Your School to The Energy Bus 114

What’s Next 119

About the Authors 124

Other Books by Jon Gordon 125

Jon Gordon has inspired millions of readers around the world with his 32 books, including The Energy Bus, The Energy Bus for Schools, and The 7 Commitments of a Great Team. He is passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations, and teams.

Dr. Jim Van Allan, PhD, is the President of the Energy Bus for Schools program, where he leads workshops, trainings, student assemblies, and keynote presentations for schools and districts around the world. He holds a PhD in Educational Leadership and is passionate about helping educators and students build positive, energized school cultures.

Powerful tools to energize your school culture with The Energy Bus for Schools

In their national bestseller The Energy Bus for Schools, authors Jon Gordon and Dr. Jim Van Allan share over 100 strategies and best practices to help school leaders energize teachers, empower students, defeat negativity, and build a thriving school culture.

This powerful companion field guide offers practical resources, real-world case studies, thought-provoking questions, and engaging activities, all designed to bring the principles found in The Energy Bus for Schools to life on your campus.

Use this guide to:

• Cultivate optimism by helping staff adopt a more positive mindset in their daily interactions and challenges
• Boost morale by strengthening relationships, celebrating wins, and creating an encouraging environment where everyone feels seen, supported, and valued
• Drive meaningful, lasting change in your school community by building a culture rooted in purpose, connection, and a shared, collaborative vision that fuels long-term success for both students and staff

Whether you are launching a school-wide initiative or simply looking to spark new energy, The Energy Bus for Schools Field Guide gives you the tools, resources, and blueprint to create a positive and lasting school culture.