Social-Emotional Learning

The Power of Interactions: New Evidence for SEL Impact on Literacy Learning

The Power of Interactions: New Evidence for SEL Impact on Literacy Learning

Presented by Carol D. Lee, Ph.D., Edwina S. Tarry Professor of Education in the School of Education and Social Policy and in African-American Studies, Northwestern University; Bridget Hamre, Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder, Teachstone; David Adams, CEO, Urban Assembly; and Marnetta Larrimer, Client Success Manager, Teachstone

Improve Behavior and Self-Regulation in Early Learners: Best Practices in Play-Based Learning

Improve Behavior and Self-Regulation in Early Learners: Best Practices in Play-Based Learning

Presented by Jacqualine Govan, Ed.S., Collaboration Director, Arkansas Head Start State Collaboration Office; Bridget Walker, Ph.D., Educational Consultant, Professional Development and School/District Success Coach; and Natalie Jude, Special Education Teacher, Bellingham Public Schools (WA)
Moderated by Jessica Berlinski, Director of PreK-12 Education, Ripple Effects

Addressing Challenging Behaviors: Neurodiversity-Affirming Strategies for Schools

Addressing Challenging Behaviors: Neurodiversity-Affirming Strategies for Schools

Presented by Duncan Scherer, Former Chief Schools Officer for Democracy Prep Public Schools, School Leadership Consultant, and Superintendent-in-Residence at Social Cipher; and Lucas Harrington, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist and SEL, Social Cipher
Moderated by Vanessa Castañeda Gill, CEO and Co-Founder, Social Cipher

Mental Health and Wellness Week

Wellness Strategies for All: Support in and Out of the Classroom

Presented by Angela Searcy, Ed.D., Author, Adjunct Instructor, and Mental Health Consultant, Erikson Institute and Simple Solutions Educational Services; Surbhi Alaigh Vyas, LPC, ACS, Founder, Healing Lotus Mental Health, and Former School Counselor; Brenda Peña, MSW, Director of Social Work, SEL, and Specialized Student Supports, Chelsea Public Schools (MA); and Natalie Tung, Co-Founder & Executive Director, HomeWorks Trenton