Social Emotional Learning
January 10, 2024
Click the image below to see the video, or follow this link: Why Public Schools Should Reinvent Mentorship (The Atlantic)
This month's blog comes from Life Enrichment Group and Eva, with an introduction by Francesca Matias, Youth Engagement Program Supervisor at OSPI.
Life Enrichment Group (LEG) is a non-profit organization that provides one-to-one career-integrated mentoring. Since 2003, LEG has provided culturally relevant programs focused on academic achievement and social/emotional support for youth across Lower King County. Other mentorship programs for youth include Student Success Agency and Big Brothers Big Sisters. For more information on mentorship, review the guide from the National Mentoring Resource Center, Social and Emotional Development in Early Adolescence: Tapping into the Power of Relationships and Mentoring. Read on to hear Eva's story.
Mentorship Builds Legacy: a Life Enrichment Group Alumni Turned Entrepreneur
Mentorship emerges as a guiding light, illuminating pathways to success and fostering the growth of aspiring individuals. This sentiment is particularly echoed by Eva, an esteemed alumna of the Life Enrichment Group, who has not only carved her own entrepreneurial path but is now dedicating her time to mentor high school students on their journey to starting their own businesses.
The impact of mentorship, especially in the context of high school students aspiring to start their own businesses, cannot be overstated. Eva understands the unique challenges and dreams that these students bring to the table. Through mentorship, she provides them with not only practical advice but also the encouragement and belief that they, too, can turn their entrepreneurial aspirations into reality.
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"In my journey, mentorship played a pivotal role in shaping my perspective and fostering the skills I needed to succeed. Now, as a mentor to high school students, I am passionate about breaking down barriers and empowering them to believe in their potential. Every aspiring entrepreneur deserves guidance, and mentorship is the bridge that connects dreams to reality," emphasizes Eva.
Thank you Eva and Life Enrichment Group for sharing your experience with mentorship. If you have questions about youth engagement, please email Francesca Matias.
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An in-person meeting will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 8:30–10:30am at OSPI. As always, we offer this link to provide written public comment at any time by using the comment link on the SEL website.
More information is available on the SEL Advisory Committee webpage. If you have questions, please email Tammy Bolen.
Want to make a difference in Social Emotional Learning in Washington?
The SEL Advisory Committee is accepting applications for new members to fill vacant seats. We would love for you to apply if you have the following:
- A passion for helping our students and for social emotional learning
- You have the time and capacity to fill the position for a year (The Advisory Committee’s 2023–2024 schedule is in the application.)
If you apply for a seat that is currently filled, we are happy to hold applications to fill future vacancies. Our current vacancies are:
- Two Tribal representative members who have experience working in and with schools—one member from east of the crest of the Cascade mountains; and one member from west of the crest of the Cascade mountains (Tribal approval required)
For more information on the SEL Advisory Committee, please visit our web page. If you have any questions, please contact Emme Williamson.
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 We want to see diverse educators experience success as educators in Washington. But what does it take to retain educators? We’ll share with you some tips from Washington’s NAKIA Academy, where they are supporting diverse educators through shared professional development and mentoring. We’ll have Teacher of the Year Brooke Brown to talk about what you can do to set your new educators up for success and structures that systematize a culture of support that you can use. We’ll also have guests from Franklin Pierce School District to talk about their experiences being mentored and what any school can do to offer meaningful support. Free clock hours are available.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
10:00–11:30am
Click the image above to register or visit the Zoom Registration page to sign up for the webinar series. To review previous sessions, visit the Graduation Equity Webinar page.
Join the Western Education Equity Assistance Center for the next webinar in their Culturally Responsive Systems (CRS) series: Foundations of Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education. This webinar series delves deep into the ways culture manifests in schools, classrooms, and shared spaces. Participants can discover practical strategies to foster equitable and inclusive learning environments.
Thursday, January 18
2:00–4:00pm
Learning objectives include:
- Understanding the presence of culture in educational spaces
- Building an equitable classroom: The role of noticing and self-reflection
- Unpacking hindrances to belonging and success
- The foundation of cultural responsiveness in addressing educational inequities
Register online for the Zoom session. For more information, visit the West Ed website.
This webinar will provide an update on the Standards Review Project. OSPI staff will share timelines and processes, as well as the current status of the updates to the English Language Arts, mathematics, and science learning standards. Click the image above to register or visit the Zoom Registration page to sign up for the webinar.
Wednesday, January 31
3:00–4:30pm
A full description of the Learning Standards Review process can be found on the Washington State Learning Standards Review webpage. Please send inquiries or questions to the Standards Review Team Inbox.
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