SEL in EDU

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Creating physically and emotionally safe, and inclusive educational spaces for queer and trans youth Establishing signs visibility for young people to see when they come into their/your building and classroom Examining forms, language, and assumptions for heteronormative language that might be exclusionary towards students and families Co-creating policy and opportunities for e...

Episode Highlights: Forming and showing our full identities while contributing positively to a team Connecting identity with self-image, self-esteem, self-confidence, trust, and communication Making time beyond the agenda to foster connection Building trust in online environments Supporting each other while supporting our students Episode Resources: Connect with Gemma Cass on Twitter and Instagram...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Differentiating Applied Positive Psychology from Positive Psychology  Examining what is right with people instead of focusing on what is wrong with people (Clifton) Fostering FLOURISHING in educators and students Guiding students in building willpower, habit formation, hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism EPISODE RESOURCES: Connect with Felix Yerace: Twitter Dr. Yerace's pu...

EPISODE 005 HIGHLIGHTS: Developing the advocacy language to support multilingual students in the classroom Empowering 'See Hear Feel' to foster ownership of the classroom culture Building upon self-awareness to construct the foundation for empathy and healthy relationships Recognizing the cognitive and emotive energy needed to process multiple languages concurrently Leveraging cultural assets and...

EPISODE 004 HIGHLIGHTS: “The arts are the key to change. Arts are not fluff; arts are the fuel.” The arts help create whole human beings. Highlight the best of each student through arts integration and the five SEL competencies Use art and illustrations as a form of self-expression, developing student self-confidence and self-efficacy, exploring identity, exploring social issues, and challenging s...

EPISODE 003 TITLE: Co-Collaborating for Powerful SEL Integration with Adia Vellaccio and Amanda Trecker EPISODE 003 HIGHLIGHTS: Co-collaboration elevates teacher capacity for SEL integration. The PAUSE helps create trusting rapport. Ensuring all students are seen, heard, and valued  - and that they see each other, hear each other, and value each other - deepens relationships. EPISODE 003 RESOURCES...

EPISODE 002 HIGHLIGHTS: Defining SEL and deconstructing some myths around SEL SEL is not a program and more than a lesson plan: It is who you are and what you do every day. Modeling SEL ourselves and leveraging that to change the power dynamics in learning spaces Examining our connections with students so they can show up as their authentic selves Taking a collective, strengths-based approach to S...

EPISODE 001 HIGHLIGHTS: Finding your people, your “Avenger Squad” Creating a school community of joy, respect, and regard that celebrates the many identities and diversities of staff, young people, and families Leading and learning with compassion - for self and others EPISODE 001 RESOURCES: Follow Craig Martin: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Website ASCD - Emerging Leaders Program Thom Stecher...