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social-emotional learning
Supporting Preschoolers’ Social and Emotional Development Through Music and Movement Activities
In this edWebinar, gain a deeper understanding of how music can naturally support children’s social and emotional development in the preschool years!
Social-Emotional Learning in the Library
In this edWebinar, explore the many ways in which school librarians can support their learning communities through co-teaching, making, reading, and more.
Focusing on a Safe, Supportive School Climate
Zero tolerance policies, while trying to keep kids accountable for their actions, often result in suspensions for even minor infractions like dress code violations or being tardy. While these behaviors warrant attention, Fatima Rogers, Principal of Charles W. Henry School, School District of Philadelphia, and Jody Greenblatt, Esq., Deputy of School Climate and Safety, School District of Philadelphia, questioned what their conduct code and other discipline methods actually did to help students. Working with the Committee for Children, they’re piloting a program merging social emotional learning (SEL) and Restorative Practice (RP) in school. Their goal, as explained in the edWebinar, “SEL and Restorative Practices: Schoolwide Integration Strategies,” is to not only give students the emotional toolkit they need but to also provide a behavioral framework that focuses on support over punishment.
SEL and Restorative Practices: Schoolwide Integration Strategies
In this edWebinar, Fatima Rogers and Jody Greenblatt share practical strategies for leading an integrated implementation of SEL and RP.
Revamping Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Classroom with Technology
In this edWebinar, school counselors provide resources via technology that can be implemented in the classroom by preservice teachers to help foster SEL.
Key Principles for a Successful Social-Emotional Learning Program
A social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum adds valuable lessons to a student’s normal school day that will help propel them beyond academic success and onto success in life too. No matter the program, there are common practices that lead to creating a successful and sustainable SEL environment. The presenters of “7 Must-Haves for Successful and Sustainable Social-Emotional Learning” reviewed these common practices and shared how they work in their district and school.
Finding the Money for Social Emotional Learning
Effective social emotional learning (SEL) requires a thorough understanding of the student population’s needs, training to integrate SEL into everyday lessons, and the instructional resources. But although educators and education advocates acknowledge the importance of SEL, the funding has lagged behind. In the edWebinar, “Funding Social Emotional Learning: Where’s the Money?” Dr. Rita Oates, President of Oates Associates, explained that money can be found for SEL, but teachers need to be ready to tackle the world of grants. While employing a professional grant writer can be advantageous, Dr. Oates offered advice for those who will be overseeing the process or who plan to go after the funding themselves.
Understanding and Supporting Students with Mental Health and Learning Disorders
In this edWebinar, clinical psychologist Dr. Myles Cooley provides guidelines on supporting these students and communicating with them and their parents.
Creative Expression as a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Tool
In this edWebinar, learn the benefits of creative expression as a tool for building social emotional learning (SEL) skills in K-12 children.