Teacher Training Videos

Tired of talking to yourself? Watch our own BCSD teachers provide you with some tips for virtual engagement!

Click Here to Watch Our Own BCSD Teacher's Talk About Self-Care!

This video was put together by our own BCSD teachers, it includes all of their "favorite things" for self-care. You may also access the slides for further support.

Watch our own BCSD teachers share their strategies for building relationships with students. Access our resource folder to access additional material on building relationships. 

.IntroTOOLBOX 2020

Toolbox is an upstream prevention/ intervention program that restores hope and optimism to teachers, students, and their families. It offers students the tools to empower them in managing their own emotional, social, and academic success. 

Visit our Toolbox page to access our virtual training videos!

.Toolbox & Beyond

Designed for educators who have already been trained in the Toolbox curriculum.  Join us as we navigate the existing tools from the program, share best practices and continue the journey of building student resilience. 

Visit our Toolbox page to access our virtual training videos!

SecondStep SEL 2020

Second Step is a virtual program rooted in social-emotional learning (SEL) that helps transform schools/classrooms into supportive, successful learning environments uniquely equipped to help children thrive. 

SEL Supports for Website

Learn effective ways to incorporate Social Emotional Learning with students.

             SEL Virtual Supports

.SEL Strategies/Academic Instruction

SEL Strategies (Including Virtual Supports)

Check-in Emotional Thermometers For Virtual Learning
Virtual Circle Prompts
Circles and Mindfulness Reference Guide
Good morning greetings

Access this guide for information on the following:

Access the link above to gain access to Virtual SEL lessons for the first quarter. Lessons have been designed by our very own BCSD teachers! They are listed by grade level and include community building activities for the First 2 Days of School! Toolbox, Second Step and Safety precautions lessons are also embedded in this resource

This site was designed by our Bakersfield City School District Mental Health Task Force. Visit out Self-Care website to access resources and activities on mental health and wellness!