—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."

What have participants in our programs said about their experience working with IFSEL?

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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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The Open Session

Tina McGraw

My favorite thing about Open Session is it puts empathy and deep listening skills into practice
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Professional Development

Catherine Quinlan

The presenters were intelligent, prepared professionals. They were able to take concepts and deliver them in a way that’ll be very applicable for me and I’m sure for everybody else
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Summer Institute

Carola Merino

I feel renewed with a sense of accomplishment, and it gets me in touch with my soul
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The Open Session

Crystal McCreary

It was so powerful. I’m always looking for tools to not just give my students “health skills’ but to actually help them heal
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Professional Development

Boys and Girls Cub San Mateo

I attended the Mindfulness training and I practiced it with my kids right after!
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Summer Institute

Jennifer Stewart

There's time to process the information and strategies. I feel like there are so many practical applications for my role as an advisor and as a subject teacher
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Summer Institute

P.E. Coach

In a world of sports where students are so critical of themselves. It’s important for them to realize that their teammates appreciate them and that there's time to step back
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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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Professional Development

Amanda Barnett

Marina Middle School

Break the tension among staff and rebuild trust and connection.
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