Join us on Thursday, March 23 to learn about how school districts are going beyond the traditional academic structures to create inclusive learning environments and teach specific skills like self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) defines Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as “the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.” Making these types of adjustments to improve the learning environment is gaining increasing traction among parents and educators. Research shows that having these skills improves academic performance and helps students prepare for life and future educational and employment opportunities.
During this session, Andy Tucker, CASEL; Tanya Albornoz, Utah State Board of Education; and Emily Arkfeld, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will discuss basic SEL principles, how to effectively incorporate SEL concepts into school curricula, and strategies for communicating the benefits of SEL to cross-sector audiences.
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