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Social-Emotional Learning
Simple and Effective Strategies to Support Executive Function Skills in Young Children
Presented by Julie Tourigny, OTD, MS, OTR/L, Director, Colorado Center for Pediatric Learning and Development
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House, Inc.
Designing Reliable and Valid Rubrics
Presented by Eric Carbaugh, Ph.D., Faculty, ASCD
Fostering Inclusivity: Navigating Special Education in Student-Centered Classrooms
Presented by Mark Pederson, Educational Specialist and Expert Mentor, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (CA) and Modern Classroom; Madeline (Maddie) Richer, Ninth-Grade Special Education Teacher, NYC Department of Education; Cassie Fontaine, Special Education Teacher, Belchertown Public Schools (MA); and Toni Rose Deanon, Community Engagement Manager, The Modern Classrooms Project
Supporting Positive School Climate with Schoolwide SEL
Presented by Dr. Cailin Currie, Senior Research Scientist, Committee for Children
Moderated by Jennifer Sanderlin, Education Partnerships Development Manager, Committee for Children
Support Preschoolers’ Executive Function and Self-Regulation Skills with Music
Presented by Lili M. Levinowitz, Ph.D., Director of Research, Music Together Worldwide, and Professor Emerita of Music Education, Rowan University
Moderated by Lisa Chouteau, Senior Video Producer and Manager of Video Production, Music Together Worldwide
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
Looking Ahead With Hope: Wellness Support in Transitions and Tough Conversations Along the Way to Graduation
Presented by Randi Melissa Schuster, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital, Director of School-Based Research and Program Development and Director of Neuropsychology, Center for Addiction Medicine; and Jessica Smedley, LPC, Director of Counseling, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District (NJ)
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
Cultivating Calm: Self-Regulation Strategies to Support Children with Big Emotions and Challenging Behaviors
Presented by Dr. Julie Tourigny, Director, Colorado Center for Pediatric Learning and Development
Moderated by Rebecca Berlin, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Intellectual Properties, Kaplan Early Learning Company, and President, Gryphon House Publishing
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
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
Mental Health in the K-12 Workplace: Finding the Balance Between Quick Wins and Long-Term Planning
Presented by Tamiko Nettles, M.Ed., Organizational Development Consultant, Let Go—Be Great, LLC; and Jess Bell, M.Ed., Sr. Customer Success Manager, Alongside
Loose Parts Alive: Exploring Nature
Presented by Dr. Carla Gull, Associate Professor, Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College; and Dr. Laura Wilhelm, Vice President for Professional Learning, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House, Inc.
Beyond ESSER: Unlock SEL Funding Opportunities
Presented by Dr. Jenny House, President, RedRock Reports; and Jennifer Sanderlin, Senior State Partnerships Manager, Committee for Children
5 Essential Building Blocks for Quality Interactions Within the Early Childhood Environment
Presented by Kamye Hugley, SEEDS Development Manager, Collaborative Classroom; Dr. Nereyda Hurtado, Implementation Research Manager, Collaborative Classroom; and Emily Grunt, Program Director, Collaborative Classroom