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Social Emotional Learning

July 18, 2024

• July 2024: Reflections from the SEL Advisory Committee
• Social Emotional Learning Advisory Committee
• Learning & Engagement Opportunities

July 2024: Reflections from the SEL Advisory Committee

SELAC Members and Guests at the June 2024 SELAC Meeting.

The SEL Advisory Committee (SELAC) had their June 21 meeting in SeaTac at the Puget Sound Skills Center. It was great for members and guests to connect in-person!

Agenda items included: a review of co-chair responsibilities and nominations, time to engage in subcommittee work, and identifying monthly themes for the upcoming year of SELAC meetings. Some themes and needs identified by the group were: adult capacity building accountability family and community engagement advocacy with the legislature cross-system work assessment

Ken Turner, Associate Director of Content - Physical Education at OSPI, led attendees in an exploration of the SEL standards and asked us to identify one standard that we feel is a strength in ourselves or our work, and one standard that represents an area of growth for ourselves or our work. Small groups were formed with other people who identified the same area of improvement to discuss challenges. We look forward to our next SELAC meeting in August! Read on to learn more about how you can get involved.

SELAC members and guests participate in a goal setting activity with Ken Turner.

Social Emotional Learning Advisory Committee

The next SEL Advisory Committee meeting is Tuesday, August 27, 9am–12pm via Zoom.

We encourage the public to attend and include time for public comment. You may share public comment to the SEL Advisory Committee at any time by using the comment link on the SEL website.

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: One superintendent or principal from a rural school district One representative for Hispanic Americans, in partnership with the Commission on Hispanic Affairs (CHA) For more information on the SEL Advisory Committee, please visit our web page. If you have any questions, please contact Debra Parker or Emme Williamson.

Learning & Engagement Opportunities

Don't Miss MTSS Fest 2024 in Pullman!

Get ready to engage deeply with topics that matter! Our Multi-Tiered System of Supports Conference (July 31–August 2) will cover crucial areas like Student Well-being & Mental Health, Family Engagement, and more.

Hear from top experts in educational leadership at the 2024 Integrated MTSS Conference. This includes Alexandria Harvey, Kurt Hatch, Kimberly Martin, and Chris Reykdal. Registration is available online. Contact Ryan Hickerson with registration questions.

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