—Comments from 2016 Summer Institute attendees
“Great mix of experiential and listening.”
“You were amazingly professional, organized, timely.  I felt you always had our needs in mind.  I never felt that you were wasting my time.  Excellent and I will HIGHLY recommend it."
“Fantastic execution!  My colleagues and I have been so impressed by this Institute.  Thank you!”
“I loved the variety of instructors."
“Thank you for your depth, guidance, expert knowledge, length of sessions, good food and excellent resources.”
“The improvisation activities were great!  I will use them with both students and faculty!”
“So many non-competitive ways to have fun while building trust, teamwork and self-knowledge.”
“I am excited to plan for the year with this experience in mind.”
“THE BINDER—the exercises and ‘how to’ guidance is priceless."

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The Open Session

Open Session Users

The Open Session is one of the most powerful pedagogical practices that I've ever used.
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Professional Development

Rachel George

Western Academy Beijing

Live and breathe SEL throughout your school.
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Summer Institute

Jessica Thompson

Davidson Day School

All Teachers & All Admin Should Go!
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Summer Institute

Patty Carver

SEL is not an add-on, it opens the space for learning.
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Summer Institute

Taylor Carter

Urban Teachers

IFSEL's Conference was one of the best conferences‍I've been to.
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Summer Institute

Wilcox Public

Santa Clara Unified School District

Experience a microcosm of what we want to create in schools and individual advisories.
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Professional Development

Amanda Barnett

Marina Middle School

Break the tension among staff and rebuild trust and connection.
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General

Denise Pope, Maureen Brown, and Sarah Miles

Challenge Success

A case study of how IFSEL can play an integral role in changing schools.
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Summer Institute

Krista M. Promnitz

Pine Crest School

Professional development opportunities that are thought-provoking, fresh, and applicable.
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General

Larry Purcell

Keys School

Our students are synthesizing ideas and feelings.
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Summer Institute

Maya Kelly, PhD.

St. Matthew's Parish School

It has made a big difference in our faculty and their commitment to supporting students.
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General

Michelle Dowling

Stuart Country Day

There has been a transformational change in our Lower School.
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