Social Emotional Learning
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Hello All,
As we begin October, it is important to recognize that it is National Bullying Prevention Month. We ask that educators build a safe and positive classroom environment. This environment should instill a sense of belonging for all students. As you will see in the information below, teaching SEL skills can help reduce the risk of bullying.
Bullying Defined
Bullying is a form of youth violence and an adverse childhood experience (ACE). CDC defines bullying as any unwanted aggressive behavior(s) by another youth or group of youths, who are not siblings or current dating partners, that involves an observed or perceived power imbalance, and is repeated multiple times or is highly likely to be repeated. Bullying may inflict harm or distress on the targeted youth including physical, psychological, social, or educational harm.
Effects of Bullying
According to a 2019 study from the CDC, students who experience bullying are at an increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement, and dropping out of school. These students are also more likely to experience negative physical health effects like stomach aches and headaches. Many students who are bullied also reported that bullying has had an impact on their relationships with their families and friends.
Social Exclusion Prevention Strategies for Schools
In a recent article in District Administration, Chad Rose, director of the Mizzou Ed Bully Prevention Lab, outlined several strategies for preventing bullying in the form of social exclusion. Strategies include:
- Skill-specific interventions, such as empathy training and social-emotional learning, can reduce the levels of relational aggression.
- Educators—along with parents and community members—can support youth at risk of bullying by celebrating their individuality.
- Teachers can immediately embed social communication skills within their daily curriculum. When educators set academic objectives for a project, they should also monitor whether students are asking their classmates to share their ideas and input. Teachers should praise students when they see this kind of respectful and inclusive behavior in action.
We would love to see lesson plans, hear about your strategies, practices, and ideas that you use with your students or staff to develop the competency of Self-Awareness. Our hope is to share these with others as we get questions and as we work on providing professional development. We know there is great work happening in SEL all over this state and our hope is to collaborate together to share these ideas.
Please do not to send anything that has a copyright because our goal is to share these with others. Thank you in advance for your collaboration!
Please email to SEL@k12.wa.us
The next SEL Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM via Zoom. The public is welcome to attend and there will be a five-minute public comment period toward the end of the meeting. You can join the meeting on this link.
Exploring Challenges with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Implementation: A Guided Peer Exchange Experience
In this session, LEA teams will come together to share challenges they face in implementing social emotional learning in their district. LEA teams will have the opportunity to collaboratively brainstorm potential strategies and solutions and identify the next steps, using the Washington State Social Emotional Learning Implementation Guide. This facilitated 90-minute session will include a subject matter expert to support LEA teams in creating an action plan.
There are two requirements for this session. Please reach out if you need help with fulfilling either requirement:
- A team of 2-3 people from your LEA to attend
- A defined problem of practice to share that outlines a challenge your LEA faces in implementing social emotional learning
Event: Exploring Challenges with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Implementation: A Guided Peer Exchange Experience
Date: October 27, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PST
Registration: Exploring Challenges with SEL Implementation
This event is open to LEA teams who belong to the SEL Professional Learning Network or are considering joining the Network this year. Be sure to indicate your interest and reserve your spot!
Exploring the Relationship Between Mental Health and Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
This webinar delves into the connection between mental health, behavioral health, and SEL. Participants will identify how these differ as well as ways SEL can support mental and behavioral health. Participants will reflect on their own stress and burnout and explore available support resources.
Event: Exploring the Relationship Between Mental Health and Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Date: November 9, 2022, 4:00-5:00 p.m. PST
Registration:
This webinar is open to all, and you can register with one of the following links:
For any questions, please contact Debra Parker
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Social Emotional Learning Series
The Transformative SEL for Educators: Connecting Healthy SELves to Healthy Communities! Series continues with the following sessions:
October 18th: 4 pm PT
Self-Awareness: Turning the Lens Inward with Compassion
November 14th: 4:30 pm PT
Self-Awareness/Consciousness: Diving into Authentic Self-Evaluation & Rediscovering my Superpower
 Come join us for WSASCD’s Fall Conference as Kristin Van Marter Souers (ASCD co-author of Fostering Resilient Learners and the new book, Relationship, Responsibility, and Regulations: Trauma-Invested Practices for Fostering Resilient Learners) leads educators in a deep dive into trauma-invested practices.
Friday, November 4: 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Targets for Day #1
- Dinner and Keynote
- Recognizing our own trauma as teachers (“Renew”)
- Enhancing our understanding of trauma invested practices and building resiliency (“Rebuild”)
Saturday, November 5: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Targets for Day #2
- Learn about “relationships, responsibility, and regulation” to transform your teaching (“Transform”)
- Role-alike breakout sessions
Registration
Contact Lisa Gehman at lgehman@wasa-oly.org with registration questions.
Contact Claire Carter at 360.223.6793 or ClaireCarterASCD@gmail.com with questions about the program.
Full conference details are available at https://wsascd.org/workshops-and-conferences/
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