IFSEL Professional Development Events

Catalyzed by SEL

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

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.

The Joy of Advising (Course 1)

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

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.

Paving a Path for All to Thrive

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

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.

Nurturing a Whole Community Approach to SEL

Explore the ‘what, why and how’ of IFSEL’s Whole-Community Framework for SEL.

This creative and experiential online course 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.

The Joy of Advising (Course 2)

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

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.

Check-In

A simple, profound, and essential practice to maintain balance and guide decision-making for all ages (K-12th Grade)

IFSEL’s approach to Check-In offers a simple and profound practice that activates self- and group-awareness and is the foundation for all social and emotional learning.

Introduction to an SEL-Rooted Advisory Program for New Advisors

Practical strategies and approaches for being an authentic and accessible Advisor within an SEL-Rooted Advisory Program

This experiential workshop is designed for new advisors at schools that already have worked with IFSEL to build and deepen their advisory program.

SEL Induction for New Faculty and Staff

An ideal way for all current and prior IFSEL schools to welcome new faculty to this work.

This workshop will introduce IFSEL’s Whole-Community Approach to SEL through a series of meaningful and creative experiences.

When a Sprint Becomes a Marathon

Discover new tools and lessons to re-energize and reconnect with yourself, your classes and your students

This 90-minute workshop will help teachers rediscover a sense of purpose, clarity, and calm for the coming months. (Grades K-5 or 6th-12th)

Leading Through Turbulent Times

A practical, renewing workshop to support the critical, life-affirming work of passionate school administrators.

This 2-hour workshop supports the critical, life-affirming work of passionate school administrators, and provides a sense of connection and shared humanity.