School systems, school buildings and classroom leaders have the opportunity to model methods to promote racial justice. The approaches will vary, from courageous conversations in the classroom to inclusive, student-centered school design.
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Helping Schools Build Their Schoolwide SEL Plans
Presented by Ami Shah, CEO and Co-Founder, Peekapak; and Dr. Nicole Trainor, Student Advisor, Long Branch Public Schools, Morris Avenue School (NJ)
Leadership for Equity Through Positive Relationships
Presented by Venola Mason, Associate Partner, International Center for Leadership in Education; and Meaghan Pavlovich, Ed.D., Director, Product Management & Strategy, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Improving Social-Emotional Learning by Teaching Executive Function
While teaching students about social skills and emotions has become widespread and proven especially helpful during the pandemic, less attention has been paid to the ability to adjust emotions, thoughts, and actions in response to changing environments and challenging times, which is known as “executive function.”
Getting Past Learning Differences with Social-Emotional Learning
Students with learning differences (LD) often struggle in school. Not because they aren’t capable intellectually, but because learning disabilities like dyslexia, ADHD, and dysgraphia make it difficult to navigate tasks. Peggy Stern, Founder and CEO of the research-based company, SuperDville, said in a recent edWebinar, sponsored by Learning Ally, that LD students can make academic strides with a strong sense of self. It’s why she believes that social-emotional learning (SEL) is the most necessary support for children who learn differently.
Recognizing Race in Education
Presented by Cynthia Martinez, Lead Educator for Special Education; Christian Taylor, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, 4x World Champion, Track and Field – Triple Jump; and Dr. Shaun Nelms, Education Partnership Organization (EPO) Superintendent, East Upper and Lower Schools, Rochester (NY), and William and Sheila Konar Director for the Center for Urban Education Success
How to Strengthen Your School Community Using the Power of SEL
Presented by Lauren Tarshis, SVP and Editor-In-Chief/Publisher, Scholastic Classroom Magazines; Pam Allyn, Author, Speaker, Innovator, and Education Expert; and Audra Wallace, Editorial Director, Scholastic News
Trauma-Informed SEL in Tiered Systems of Support: Ed Leaders Share Best Practices
Presented by Lori Lynass, Ed.D., Executive Director, Sound Supports; Bridget Walker, Ph.D., Associate Director, Sound Supports; and Miyoshi Knox, AUSL Turnaround Principal, Stagg School of Excellence, Chicago Public Schools (IL)
Moderated by Jessica Berlinski, Director K-12, Ripple Effects
Integrating Social-Emotional Learning in Remote and Hybrid Learning
Presented by Dr. Doug Fisher, Professor of Educational Leadership, San Diego State University (CA)
Culturally Responsive Teaching and SEL: Build Trust, Promote Health, and Move Students to Independent Learning
Presented by Reva McPollom, Founder & CEO, Lessonbee; and Katie McPollom, Dean of Special Services at Achievement First & Curriculum Lead at Lessonbee
Moderated by Heather Drabant, Instructional Support, Lessonbee