This course is designed for educators, administrators and others looking to expand their Social Emotional Learning (SEL) practices. Participants will explore the five components of SEL: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships, and decision making. Participants will explore, create and implement various strategies to improve SEL practices in the school and home setting. Participants will utilize and reflect on these strategies with fellow peers through interactive online discussions.

Teachers enrolled in this course will

Know

1. Defining the term Social Emotional Learning
2. History of how SEL was formed in the educational setting
3. The benefits of SEL in the classroom
4. External factors that impact the need for SEL in the classroom
5. How to adjust our lessons/building procedures to incorporate SEL components

Understand

1. The 5 SEL competencies
2. How to incorporate different SEL strategies to meet individual student needs
3. How to create a classroom/school that is inclusive to SEL needs
4. The cultural differences and special needs of Student Home Life
5. The importance of self-practice

and Be Able To

1. Connect with parents and bridge SEL from the school to home
2. Establish a classroom/building culture that supports SEL
3. Collaborate with fellow peers on challenges and opportunities
4. Motivate students in their learning, improve behavior and academic performance
5. Create content specific activities that support SEL

Visit www.nyctd.org to learn more and to register.