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Amplifying the voice of students, educators and guest writers, IFSEL's blogs seek to challenge, inspire, and renew us all. We are looking for thoughtful and thought-provoking writers to contribute, so if you are interested in sharing your writing, please email now.

Blog Posts

Reflections on IFSEL’s Summer Institute

 

Valentina Rodriguez, MD. School Therapist, frankly discusses her experience at the IFSEL Summer Institute.

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Building Advisory Buy-In

 

Six strategies to fuel relationships and empathy in Middle and High School Advisory/Homeroom

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Student Conference with Miami Country Day School

 

Paule Ebrahimi shares Miami Country Day School's powerful experience with IFSEL.

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Looking Within

 

Morgan Ome reflects on the impact SEL had and has on her life and work.

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Leading for a whole-community approach to SEL

 

Learn about Seattle Country Day School's approach to SEL.

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Supporting Student Agency of SEL

 

Guest author Jessica Berlinski writes a thoughtful piece on the power of SEL and Open Session.

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Upcoming Professional Development Events

IFSEL Institutes and Workshops provide opportunities for K-12 educators, administrators and counselors to experience a range of SEL activities, and also to understand the research and rationale that underpin them. 

Nurturing a Whole-Community approach to Social and Emotional Learning

hosted at

The American School in JapanTokyo, Japan


This creative and experiential two-day workshop offers educators, administrators, counselors and advisors the opportunity to learn how to build classroom practices and school-wide systems that nurture the social and emotional health of all members of the community.


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Strong Space for Relationships: Building a Flourishing Advisory Program

hosted at

Woodside Priory SchoolPortola Valley, CA


This two-day workshop for 5-12 Grade Educators takes a deep-dive into how SEL practices can empower Middle and High School Advisory and Homeroom.


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IFSEL's Winter Reboot

hosted at

Woodside Priory SchoolPortola Valley, CA


This two-day workshop for K-6 Grade Educators, Administrators, and Counselors is designed to foster a sense of re-connection to self, others and the natural world.


Learn MoreRegister Now →

Strong Space for Relationships: Building a Flourishing Advisory Program

hosted at

Miami Country Day SchoolMiami, FL


This two-day workshop for 5-12 Grade Educators takes a deep-dive into how SEL practices can empower Middle and High School Advisory and Homeroom.


Learn MoreRegister Now →

Alumni Institute

hosted at

The Nueva SchoolSan Mateo, CA


Alumni Institute is designed to reconnect Alumni and renew their connection and commitment to SEL.


Learn MoreRegister Now →

Institute

hosted at

The Nueva SchoolSan Mateo, CA


Institutes are our core experience, designed for K-12 Educators with SEL as a professional and personally transformative experience.


Learn MoreRegister Now →
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Upcoming Professional Development Events

IFSEL Institutes and Workshops provide opportunities for K-12 educators, administrators and counselors to experience a range of SEL activities, and also to understand the research and rationale that underpin them. 

October 26, 2019

October

 

26

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October 27, 2019

Nurturing a Whole-Community approach to Social and Emotional Learning

hosted at

The American School in JapanTokyo, Japan


This creative and experiential two-day workshop offers educators, administrators, counselors and advisors the opportunity to learn how to build classroom practices and school-wide systems that nurture the social and emotional health of all members of the community.


Learn MoreRegister Now →

November 5, 2019

November

 

5

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November 6, 2019

Strong Space for Relationships: Building a Flourishing Advisory Program

hosted at

Woodside Priory SchoolPortola Valley, CA


This two-day workshop for 5-12 Grade Educators takes a deep-dive into how SEL practices can empower Middle and High School Advisory and Homeroom.


Learn MoreRegister Now →

December 4, 2019

December

 

4

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December 5, 2019

IFSEL's Winter Reboot

hosted at

Woodside Priory SchoolPortola Valley, CA


This two-day workshop for K-6 Grade Educators, Administrators, and Counselors is designed to foster a sense of re-connection to self, others and the natural world.


Learn MoreRegister Now →

January 27, 2020

January

 

27

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January 28, 2020

Strong Space for Relationships: Building a Flourishing Advisory Program

hosted at

Miami Country Day SchoolMiami, FL


This two-day workshop for 5-12 Grade Educators takes a deep-dive into how SEL practices can empower Middle and High School Advisory and Homeroom.


Learn MoreRegister Now →

July 29, 2020

July

 

29

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July 30, 2020

Alumni Institute

hosted at

The Nueva SchoolSan Mateo, CA


Alumni Institute is designed to reconnect Alumni and renew their connection and commitment to SEL.


Learn MoreRegister Now →

August 3, 2020

August

 

3

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August 6, 2020

Institute

hosted at

The Nueva SchoolSan Mateo, CA


Institutes are our core experience, designed for K-12 Educators with SEL as a professional and personally transformative experience.


Learn MoreRegister Now →
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