This 5-part webinar series is available to educators at MPY districts. Session 1 Information.

Integrating Academics & SEL in Middle and High School Classrooms
In the midst of the pandemic, students are struggling to activate the academic and social-emotional skills needed to complete complex, grade-appropriate work. In order to support these students, educators need practical, manageable strategies for integrating social-emotional learning in their content areas. This webinar series offers actionable ideas for teaching and assessing the five CASEL competencies of Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationships Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making. By integrating SEL and academics, educators can strengthen students’ subject-specific skills, increase equity, get to know their kids better, and reconnect with their love of teaching.

Session 1: Fostering Self-Awareness Skills in Academic Courses
In this session, educators practice manageable strategies for fostering in students the self-awareness skills necessary to complete complex grade-level work. Participants explore a suite of student reflection tools that enable students to develop confidence and a growth mindset based on an understanding of their strengths, purpose, and motivation.