This 5-part webinar series is available to educators at MPY districts. Session 4 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 4: Fostering Relationship Skills in Academic Classes
In this session, educators learn actionable ways to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive classroom culture based on positive peer relationships. Participants explore tools that foster the relationship skills necessary for success in group work and in class discussions. Areas of student skill development include clear communication, active listening, collaborative problem-solving, constructive conflict negotiation, and leadership development.