Highlighted by the challenges of the global, national, and local crises, exploring new pathways in Social and Emotional Learning is more important than ever! Remote learning and safety measures in the physical classroom call for innovative practices to build community in the classroom and help students develop self-awareness, and responsible decision making.
Tuesday, January 31 at 6:00 pm
Creating Safe Spaces for PK-12 Youth: Exploring Our Brain
and The Emotional Weather Report
We can create safe spaces for students in many ways. One way is through learning about and engaging in a deeper understanding of the brain and our emotions. In this session, participants will take a deep dive into Our Brain Book with author Kristin Hovious. Kristin will walk participants through the book and show them how she uses the book with students and parents to help everyone understand the connections between social interactions, emotions and the brain. In addition, Kristin will introduce the Emotional Weather Report and show participants how to use this tool in the classroom on a daily basis.
Participants will:
Learn how to use two tools to develop social emotional learning in their classrooms
Develop a deeper understanding of the brain and its connections with our emotions
Rehearse two lessons for use in the classroom the next day
Please register here: https://center4success.eventsmart.com/?p=598
Following your registration, you will receive an email from EVENTSMART with a link to join the webinar.
ISBE approved professional development hours are available upon completion of the ISBE evaluation.
Monday, January 9 at 7:30 pm
Creating Safe Spaces for PK-12 Youth: Racism Free Schools
And Engaging in Education Policy
We can create safe spaces for students in many ways. One way is through learning about and engaging in education policy. In this session, participants will learn about a current education proposal, the Racism Free Schools Act. Using that example, they will also learn how to follow legislation, share their voice, expertise and experience and advocate for the children they teach.
Participants will:
Understand the tools they have as citizens and advocates to influence legislation
Learn how to identify their legislators,
Complete witness slips,
Track legislation, and
Take action to advocate for students and make the world better for teachers and learners in all communities.
Please register here: https://center4success.eventsmart.com/?p=585
Following your registration, you will receive an email from EVENTSMART with a link to join the webinar.
ISBE approved professional development hours are available upon completion of the ISBE evaluation.
Tuesday, January 10 at 6 pm
Creating Safe Spaces for PK-12 Youth: LGBTQ+
"Supportive educators save students’ lives. Having just one visibly supportive educator in a school can ensure that LGBTQ students feel safe, welcomed, and encouraged to learn," GLSEN, 2023. This session, formatted as an informational discussion, will give participants a safe space to ask questions, share experiences and find ways to be supportive in both the short and long term.
Participants will:
Explore our knowledge of, both positive and negative, LGBTQ+ experiences in school.
Discuss the importance of advocacy and curriculum inclusion for LGBTQ+ students and families.
Share strategies for addressing anti-LGBTQ+ words/actions and ensure safe schools for all students.
Please register here: https://center4success.eventsmart.com/?p=584
Following your registration, you will receive an email from EVENTSMART with a link to join the webinar. ISBE approved professional development hours are available upon completion of the ISBE evaluation.