Professional Development Events

IFSEL’s professional development events are evidence-led, creative and experiential. They provide K-12 Educators with a transformative experience focused on building equity-rooted community- wide SEL, alongside deep professional and personal renewal.

We are posting new events and workshops on a regular basis. To get notified when one of interest is posted please complete this form or email us directly at admin@instituteforsel.net.

Joy of Advising Online Course
Online (US & Europe)
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Three 2 Hour Sessions Jan. 23 - Feb. 6

Whether you’re new to the role of being an Advisor, or a long time practitioner, you’ll leave inspired with practical lessons and structures you can implement the next day.

MS & HS
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Catalyzed by SEL: Integrating SEL into Every Classroom
Online (US & Europe)
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Two 2.5 Hour Session Jan. 28 & Feb. 4

This highly practical, two-session online course will provide 4th - 12th Grade teachers and administrators with myriad strategies for embedding SEL directly within any learning moment.

Grades 4-12
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Foundational SEL for K-6 Educators
Online (US & Europe)
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Four 2 Hour Sessions Jan. 29 - Feb. 26

4-session course presents an effective lesson sequence and simple and profound practices to either begin or fine-tune SEL. All sessions are interactive, engaging and practical. The sessions share practical resources and ideas that are the foundation of SEL for grades K-6.

Catalyzed by SEL: Integrating SEL into Every Classroom
Online (Europe & Asia)
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Two 2.5 Hour Session March 4 & 6

This highly practical, two-session online course will provide 4th - 12th Grade teachers and administrators with myriad strategies for embedding SEL directly within any learning moment.

Grades K-12
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Foundational SEL for K-6 Educators
Online (US & Asia)
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Four 2 Hour Sessions March 4 - 14

4-session course presents an effective lesson sequence and simple and profound practices to either begin or fine-tune SEL. All sessions are interactive, engaging and practical. The sessions share practical resources and ideas that are the foundation of SEL for grades K-6.

Restorative Practices Workshop
San Mateo, CA
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March 19 & 20

Two-day workshop offers K-12 educators, administrators, and counselors a comprehensive model of proactive and responsive approaches for Peace Building and Conflict Resolution.

Joy of Advising Online Course
Online (Europe & Asia)
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Three 2 Hour Sessions April 9 - 23

Whether you’re new to the role of being an Advisor, or a long time practitioner, you’ll leave inspired with practical lessons and structures you can implement the next day.

MS & HS
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Restorative Practices Workshop
Cary, NC
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April 15 & 16

Two-day workshop offers K-12 educators, administrators, and counselors a comprehensive model of proactive and responsive approaches for Peace Building and Conflict Resolution.

Teaching with Nature: Crafting Curriculum & Cultivating Wellness
Timberlake Earth Sanctuary, NC
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May 7, 2025

Nature is one of IFSEL's Ten Educator Practices because it has the power to profoundly impact our teaching and learning. In this workshop, discover how insights from the natural world can play a leading role in your school environment.

Summer SEL Institute - San Francisco Area
San Mateo, CA
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July 28 - 31

The Institute provides participants with inspiration and current research as well as experiential lesson materials. Learn ten distinct educator practices that expand social and emotional learning, inclusivity and well-being.

Summer SEL Institute - Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
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August 4 - 7

The Institute provides participants with inspiration and current research as well as experiential lesson materials. Learn ten distinct educator practices that expand social and emotional learning, inclusivity and well-being.

SEL Leadership Program - Cohort #9
Online
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Starts Oct. 21, 2025

This program supports leaders and educators around the world to build and sustain an inclusive, equitable, SEL-rooted school community. This online program is experiential, inspiring, and renewing - providing a balance of high impact practical tools and approaches, alongside space for collaboration and reflection.

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