Social Emotional Learning
October 8, 2024
Click the image below or follow the link to watch this video from Healthy Native Youth. This month's message comes from SEL Program Supervisor, Debra Parker.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) helps people develop social skills and awareness of themselves and others. Research states that students’ habits, relationships, and risky behaviors, including bullying, improve when SEL is part of schoolwide policies and classroom practices. Studies also show that SEL skills help protect students from becoming targets of bullying and can also lower the risk of someone bullying others (Farringtion, D., Tfofi, M., & Zych, I. 2019). Adults can promote healthy and productive relationships through developing a sense of belonging, clear and consistent communication, and providing time for students to practice SEL skills in safe school environments.
The Healthy Native Youth collaborative provides tools and resources to increase awareness of and promote the well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native youth. The video above demonstrates the power that words and actions have on young people, and the importance of building trusting relationships within communities. To learn more about SEL and bullying prevention, visit StopBullying.gov.
The next SEL Advisory Committee meeting is a joint meeting with the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee (EOGOAC) on Tuesday, October 22, 9am–12:30pm via Zoom.
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 2024–2025 schedule is in the application.)
If you apply for a seat that is currently filled, we hold applications for one year to fill future vacancies. To learn about all representative positions on SELAC, review RCW 28A.300.477. Our current vacancies are:
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.
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New SEL Advisory Committee member James Layman has been involved in student leadership with the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) since 2001, attending leadership camp as a student, junior counselor, senior counselor, and additional leadership roles across several camps. As the Director of AWSL, James oversees student voice initiatives and programs, provides professional learning, writes curriculum, facilitates and presents as a keynote speaker.
As a member of SELAC, James brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a former band instructor in Spokane, as well as attending Eastern Washington University, focusing on Music Education, Psychology, and African American History. Read on to learn more about AWSL's Fall 2024 conference!
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 The Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) fall conference will feature dynamic keynote speakers, breakouts, and learning opportunities for high school students and adults. All high schools to join for a dynamic conference that will bring together different school teams for a day of learning, networking, and fun so that each school is inspired to return to their homes and communities to make significant differences in the lives of their schools and communities.
Western Washington Conference
Saturday, October 26
10:00AM–3:00PM
Timberline High School, Lacey, WA
Eastern Washington Conference
Saturday, November 2
10:00AM–3:00PM
Spokane Valley Tech, Spokane, WA (hosted by Central Valley High School)
Student participants in this conference will:
- Gain skills and ideas to bring back to their school by attending small group workshops
- Interact and network with schools, and students.
- Learn, connect, and grow in a dynamic conference experience
Register online for the conference. Email AWSL Director James Layman at james@awsleaders.org with questions.
 Do you know when and how to intervene when it comes to harassment, intimidation, and bullying? This month we’re sharing what you’ll need to know about intervention, reporting, prevention, and response when it comes to bullying in schools. We will take a deeper look at the resources that are available to you and how to collaborate with families and students in regard to safety and prevention. We will share current reporting requirements and different scenarios so you can be prepared. Free Equity Clock Hours are available for participants.
Wednesday, October 9
10–11:30AM
Register for the Zoom Webinar online
Presenters
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Dr. Eric Landers, Associate Professor of Elementary and Special Education, Georgia Southern University
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Garaline Tom, Student Safety and Belonging Program Supervisor, OSPI
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Stacy Cho, Compliance Coordinator, Issaquah School District
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Anthony Quichocho, Assistant Principal, Ridgeline Middle School, Yelm Community Schools
Thursday, October 10
8:30AM–4:00PM
ESD 101, 4202 S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223
During this workshop for nonformal/informal science educators (and their classroom teacher partners) in the NEWESD 101 region, participants will:
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Gain access to skills, resources, and partners to support education for multilingual learners and Special Education Students
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Gain skills, resources, and partners for teaching Social Emotional Learning in Science, Environmental, Sustainability, and Outdoor Learning settings
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Learn about statewide initiatives, including the Washington Learning Standards Revision, ESE Standards and EE Certification, and Farm-to-School resource development.
Register online via pdEnroller (even if you don't need clock hours). For more information, please email Sheila.Wilson@k12.wa.us.
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Join us in celebrating the 2024 Washington state classified school employee of the year, Geancarla "Carla" Shanks Morales! As the SAFE [Student and Family] Advocate, Carla works as an SEL instructor and a Reading Paraeducator Specialist in the Orcas Island School District. As an SEL educator, she helps students develop their self-esteem and build skills to excel in life. Read more about Carla and the other Washington state winners on the OSPI Winners' Gallery webpage. |
OSPI is providing this Funding Early Learning Activities in Washington State with Title I, Part A guide to advise Local Education Agencies (LEAs) of the possible uses of federal funds for early learning activities. This guide is not meant to require LEAs to implement early learning activities, but to make LEAs aware of the possible uses of federal funds for those considering early learning activities. One of the examples within the guide comes from Kennewick School District. Kennewick utilizes a portion of their Title I, Part A funding to purchase SEL curriculum. Check out the guide linked above for more information! |
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