
Whole Brain, Whole Child
CITL’s guiding framework — Whole Brain, Whole Child — emphasizes supporting every aspect of a student’s development: intellectually, emotionally, socially, and creatively. This approach honors the full identities of students by embracing their unique voices and strengths, rather than reducing them to labels or singular narratives.

Whole Brain, Whole Child Podcast with Dr. Jilliane Berardi
Join Dr. Jillaine Berardi, Assistant Superintendent for Learning & Design at the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL), as she explores Ulster BOCES’ Whole Brain, Whole Child learning framework—where learning is personal, purposeful, and powered by design.
Each episode features conversations with educators, leaders, students, and change-makers who are bringing this comprehensive approach to life. Together, they examine how Equity-Centered Practices, Relationship-Based Learning, and Trauma-Informed Education create environments that nurture the whole child, activate the whole brain, and empower learners to thrive.
Whether you're an educator, service provider, administrator, parent, or student, you'll find insight, inspiration, and practical ideas for reimagining what’s possible in teaching and learning.
DEEP DIVE SESSIONS
Get a glimpse of how our educators approach this work through their professional development experiences.
OCTOBER 2025
Whole Brain, Whole Child:Launching Deeper Learning in Action
JUNE 2025
Designing for Deeper Learning:
Celebration & Exploration of Whole Brain, Whole Child Education