Pavan Sampath

COO, The Edge, Los Angeles CA

Workshop Information:

How do we measure something as human as emotional growth or agency? More importantly, how do we use that information?

In this workshop, you’ll dive into practical, proven methods for making SEL data both meaningful and usable. We’ll explore how international schools are shifting from vague surveys and one-off wellness days to comprehensive, responsive systems of student support. You'll see how schools like XCL World Academy and Dehong International have built frameworks that track SEL and wellbeing without reducing students to numbers and how those insights are driving improvements in learning, pastoral care, and engagement.

Session Outcomes:

• The 4 layers of SEL data: baseline, behavioral, reflective, and longitudinal

• What works (and doesn’t) for measuring SEL in international school settings

• Real-world dashboards and SEL profiles: from self-discipline to stress management

• Using data to drive pastoral conversations, teacher planning, and student agency

• How to get teacher buy-in without adding to burnout

• What Gen Z + Alpha students respond to and how to design around their needs

• Implementation strategies that balance rigor with flexibility

Biography:

Pavan also serves as a Director at Nidharshana Technologies, an HR Tech company that uses behavioural science and analytics to strengthen soft skills in the modern workforce. A graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Finance, Pavan combines strategic insight with a deep belief in education as a force for social and professional transformation.