IFSEL Blog


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.

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Collective Empathy and Action Now

 

To our Black students, colleagues, and communities - you matter. Your lives matter. We stand with you now and always.

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Service and Activism: Resources for Young People

 

Inspire your students to contribute to a meaningful cause or service project this summer. Here's a few resources to help.

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“What’s Your Number Today?” A Practical Place to Start SEL in Higher Ed

 

Mary Michaels Estraada recounts the power of Checking In.

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A New REALM: IFSEL’s Tips for Distance Learning

 

The IFSEL team's curated ideas that, we hope, address some of the SEL needs of students and educators.

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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. 

Catalyzed by SEL

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Practical and High-Impact Approaches to Integrating SEL into the Subject Curriculum in Every Classroom.

Online January 12th and 14th - 4-6pm Pacific, 7-9pm Eastern


This highly practical, two-session online course will provide 3rd - 12th Grade teachers and administrators with myriad strategies for embedding SEL directly within any learning moment.


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The Joy of Advising (Course 1)

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Inspiring Approaches and Practical Tools for Middle and High School Advisors and Homeroom Teachers

Online January 14th, 19th, and 21st | 4:00 - 6:00pm Pacific, 7:00 - 9:00pm Eastern


This inspiring course offers opportunities to build and re-energize Advisor tools and approaches. Learn and practice 'low-prep, high-impact' practices that nurture advisory connection in-person and through Distance Learning.


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Paving a Path for All to Thrive

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SEL Teaching Practices, Skills, and Positive Communication for the Elementary Grades K - 6

Online January 26th, 28th, February 2nd, and 4th - 4:00 - 6:00pm Pacific, 7:00 - 9:00pm Eastern


This course provides effective lesson sequences and simple, profound practices. Learn a framework of common language to build emotional intelligence, positive communication, and restorative practices.


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The Joy of Advising (Course 2)

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Deepening Approaches and Practical Tools for Middle and High School Advisors and Homeroom Teachers

Online February 2nd, 4th, and 9th | 1:00 - 3:00pm Pacific, 4:00 - 6:00pm Eastern


This experiential course, as a follow-up to Joy of Advising 1, extends and deepens approaches and practices that empower high quality advising in Middle and High Schools.


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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. 

January 12, 2021

January

 

12

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4:00 pm

 Pacific 

January 12, 2021

January

 

12

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January 14, 2021

Catalyzed by SEL

hosted at

Practical and High-Impact Approaches to Integrating SEL into the Subject Curriculum in Every Classroom.

Online January 12th and 14th - 4-6pm Pacific, 7-9pm Eastern


This highly practical, two-session online course will provide 3rd - 12th Grade teachers and administrators with myriad strategies for embedding SEL directly within any learning moment.


Learn MoreEvent PostponedRegister

January 14, 2021

January

 

14

 — 

4:00 pm

 Pacific 

January 14, 2021

January

 

14

 — 

January 21, 2021

The Joy of Advising (Course 1)

hosted at

Inspiring Approaches and Practical Tools for Middle and High School Advisors and Homeroom Teachers

Online January 14th, 19th, and 21st | 4:00 - 6:00pm Pacific, 7:00 - 9:00pm Eastern


This inspiring course offers opportunities to build and re-energize Advisor tools and approaches. Learn and practice 'low-prep, high-impact' practices that nurture advisory connection in-person and through Distance Learning.


Learn MoreEvent PostponedRegister

January 26, 2021

January

 

26

 — 

4:00 pm

 Pacific 

January 26, 2021

January

 

26

 — 

February 4, 2021

Paving a Path for All to Thrive

hosted at

SEL Teaching Practices, Skills, and Positive Communication for the Elementary Grades K - 6

Online January 26th, 28th, February 2nd, and 4th - 4:00 - 6:00pm Pacific, 7:00 - 9:00pm Eastern


This course provides effective lesson sequences and simple, profound practices. Learn a framework of common language to build emotional intelligence, positive communication, and restorative practices.


Learn MoreEvent PostponedRegister

February 2, 2021

February

 

2

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4:00 pm

 Pacific 

February 2, 2021

February

 

2

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February 9, 2021

The Joy of Advising (Course 2)

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Deepening Approaches and Practical Tools for Middle and High School Advisors and Homeroom Teachers

Online February 2nd, 4th, and 9th | 1:00 - 3:00pm Pacific, 4:00 - 6:00pm Eastern


This experiential course, as a follow-up to Joy of Advising 1, extends and deepens approaches and practices that empower high quality advising in Middle and High Schools.


Learn MoreEvent PostponedRegister
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