As educational leaders grapple with budgetary constraints, attendance concerns, and student well-being, it is imperative that to identify and implement cost-effective and tangible strategies to increase connection and belonging in schools. Engage in interactive survey questions to illustrate the initiatives implemented. Learn about the strategies used and the importance of using data to identify the specific needs of each school. Attendees will collaborate and draft action plans using a template. Participants will leave with immediate and long-term plans to begin successfully addressing the unique challenges that their schools face.