Each Institute brings together K-12 teachers, administrators and counselors from around the world for a 4-day professional development program that builds on evidence based SEL practices and fosters collaboration, reflection and renewal.
The Institute provides participants with inspiration and current research as well as experiential lesson materials. Throughout our time together, IFSEL’s facilitators will demonstrate a unique take on ten distinct educator practices that expand social and emotional learning, inclusivity and well-being.
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Each Institute brings together K-12 teachers, administrators and counselors from around the world for a 4-day professional development program that builds on evidence based SEL practices and fosters collaboration, reflection and renewal.
The Institute provides participants with inspiration and current research as well as experiential lesson materials. Throughout our time together, IFSEL’s facilitators will demonstrate a unique take on ten distinct educator practices that expand social and emotional learning, inclusivity and well-being.
Our SEL Institutes:
I work with early years, will I get something out of the Institute?
The Institutes are designed for K-12th grade educators and sessions are offered that meet both age-specific SEL outcomes, as well as K-12 themes. That said, many early years specialists have attended Institutes over the years and have found the experience impactful, and personally and professionally renewing. You can see our Institute Schedule for more information.
How do I know which sessions to choose and when do I select them?
A sample schedule can be found here. The final schedule will be published 6 weeks before the Institutes begin. All sessions have a recommended Grade level indicator on the schedule. There are multiple paths that are options, but no fixed ‘tracks’. You’re welcome to pick any session in which you are interested.
We will email participants one month in advance to ask them to select their session choices.
If I have done an IFSEL online training, will I get something out of an in-person summer Institute?Our in-person Institutes offer comprehensive, experiential, intentionally-designed SEL professional development. The depth and richness of the overall experience is different from our shorter online Workshops. Some elements of our online Workshops are included in the Institute content, but there are always other sessions to choose from at those times.
The most notable benefit of attending the Institute is the element of personal and professional renewal and the ongoing interactions with other educators.
A sample schedule can be found here.
I am a parent can I come to the institute?
IFELS’s Summer Institutes are designed for educators and administrators. Many of our sessions focus on classroom implementation of SEL practices. For parents, we recommend our ***Parent and Caregiver Support***
I am an educational consultant, can I come?
Consultants are welcome to join one of our Summer Institutes. However, consultants, as well as all attendees must comply with our Materials Use Policy.
We would like to provide this training for our entity faculty, do you have options for private sessions?
Yes, IFSEL provides SEL Professional Development for schools, districts, and other organizations. More information on IFSEL’s consulting, online, and in-person training can be found here.
Do you offer financial aid?
Yes, IFSEL is committed to empowering all educators to attend our Summer Institutes and we have Financial Aid programs to support this vision. Applications for financial aid can be made here. Notification of Financial Aid awards will occur in mid-March. After that date, we will accept and assess applications on a rolling basis.
Do you offer a group discount?
Yes. SEL implementation is always better when done as a team. We encourage organizations to send a group of participants and offer 4 registrations for the cost of 3 as a group discount.
Do you provide hotel recommendations?
IFSEL provides a list of hotels near each Institute venue. However, the hotels listed here are for reference only, and inclusion does not represent a formal endorsement by IFSEL.
Detailed Location Information can be found on the Summer Institute webpage.
Do you provide shuttles from public transportation?
Unfortunately, we do not offer a shuttle from the Metro Station to our Summer Institute Locations.
Whether using your own car, Uber, or a taxi, IFSEL will help facilitate carpools: look for a noticeboard near the registration table for participants to connect with one another.
What are your COVID and health policies?
IFSEL will comply with all national, local, and venue COVID Regulations and these will be monitored regularly for updates.
Additionally, all attendees must be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or World Health Organization (WHO).
A list of approved vaccines can be found here.
Do you provide Continuing Education credits?
Yes, participants at our Summer Institute professional development programs are eligible for 2.0 CEU credits from Dominican University.
Please note that Dominican University charges a fee of $55 per CEU unit. At this time, IFSEL is not able to provide credits for clinical counseling.
If you need a CEU Registration Form please email admin@instituteforsel.net
Do you provide CEUs for counselors?
No, unfortunately, we are unable to offer CEUs for counselors.
My organization requires a certificate of completion, can you provide one?
Yes, certificates of completion will be provided after the completion of the Institute.
Our SEL Institutes:
IFSEL will comply with all national and local COVID Regulations and these will be monitored regularly for updates.
2000 Edgehill Ave
Nashville, TN 37212
Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 9 miles
To help you get started on your search, IFSEL has compiled a list several hotels near The University School of Nashville.
Please note that the hotels listed here are for reference only, and inclusion on this document does not represent a formal endorsement by IFSEL.
In very rare circumstances, IFSEL may need to postpone Workshops. We recommend registrants book fully-refundable travel and accommodation. IFSEL is not liable for any costs incurred.
Registration Fee: $1,350
Group Discount: Register 4 participants for the price of 3!
Location:The Potomac School
1301 Potomac School Rd
McLean, VA 22101
Nearby Airports:
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 11 miles
Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 20 miles
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) - 45 miles
Accommodations:
To help you get started on your search, IFSEL has compiled a list several hotels near The Potomac School. Please note that the hotels listed here are for reference only, and inclusion on this document does not represent a formal endorsement by IFSEL.
We recommend registrants book fully-refundable travel and accommodation. IFSEL is not liable for any costs incurred.
Location:University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
5835 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
Nearby Airports:
Chicago Midway (MDW) - 9 miles
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 25 miles
Accommodations:To help you get started on your search, IFSEL has compiled a list several hotels near University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. Please note that the hotels listed here are for reference only, and inclusion on this document does not represent a formal endorsement by IFSEL.
We recommend registrants book fully-refundable travel and accommodation. IFSEL is not liable for any costs incurred.
I work with early years, will I get something out of the Institute?
The Institutes are designed for K-12th grade educators and sessions are offered that meet both age-specific SEL outcomes, as well as K-12 themes. That said, many early years specialists have attended Institutes over the years and have found the experience impactful, and personally and professionally renewing. You can see our Institute Schedule for more information.
How do I know which sessions to choose and when do I select them?
A sample schedule can be found here. The final schedule will be published 6 weeks before the Institutes begin. All sessions have a recommended Grade level indicator on the schedule. There are multiple paths that are options, but no fixed ‘tracks’. You’re welcome to pick any session in which you are interested.
We will email participants one month in advance to ask them to select their session choices.
If I have done an IFSEL online training, will I get something out of an in-person summer Institute?Our in-person Institutes offer comprehensive, experiential, intentionally-designed SEL professional development. The depth and richness of the overall experience is different from our shorter online Workshops. Some elements of our online Workshops are included in the Institute content, but there are always other sessions to choose from at those times.
The most notable benefit of attending the Institute is the element of personal and professional renewal and the ongoing interactions with other educators.
A sample schedule can be found here.
I am a parent can I come to the institute?
IFELS’s Summer Institutes are designed for educators and administrators. Many of our sessions focus on classroom implementation of SEL practices. For parents, we recommend our ***Parent and Caregiver Support***
I am an educational consultant, can I come?
Consultants are welcome to join one of our Summer Institutes. However, consultants, as well as all attendees must comply with our Materials Use Policy.
We would like to provide this training for our entity faculty, do you have options for private sessions?
Yes, IFSEL provides SEL Professional Development for schools, districts, and other organizations. More information on IFSEL’s consulting, online, and in-person training can be found here.
Do you offer financial aid?
Yes, IFSEL is committed to empowering all educators to attend our Summer Institutes and we have Financial Aid programs to support this vision. Applications for financial aid can be made here. Notification of Financial Aid awards will occur in mid-March. After that date, we will accept and assess applications on a rolling basis.
Do you offer a group discount?
Yes. SEL implementation is always better when done as a team. We encourage organizations to send a group of participants and offer 4 registrations for the cost of 3 as a group discount.
Do you provide hotel recommendations?
IFSEL provides a list of hotels near each Institute venue. However, the hotels listed here are for reference only, and inclusion does not represent a formal endorsement by IFSEL.
Detailed Location Information can be found on the Summer Institute webpage.
Do you provide shuttles from public transportation?
Unfortunately, we do not offer a shuttle from the Metro Station to our Summer Institute Locations.
Whether using your own car, Uber, or a taxi, IFSEL will help facilitate carpools: look for a noticeboard near the registration table for participants to connect with one another.
What are your COVID and health policies?
IFSEL will comply with all national, local, and venue COVID Regulations and these will be monitored regularly for updates.
Additionally, all attendees must be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or World Health Organization (WHO).
A list of approved vaccines can be found here.
Do you provide Continuing Education credits?
Yes, participants at our Summer Institute professional development programs are eligible for 2.0 CEU credits from Dominican University.
Please note that Dominican University charges a fee of $55 per CEU unit. At this time, IFSEL is not able to provide credits for clinical counseling.
If you need a CEU Registration Form please email admin@instituteforsel.net
Do you provide CEUs for counselors?
No, unfortunately, we are unable to offer CEUs for counselors.
My organization requires a certificate of completion, can you provide one?
Yes, certificates of completion will be provided after the completion of the Institute.
1301 Potomac School Rd
McLean, VA 22101
Registration Fee: $2,350
Group Discount: Register 4 participants for the price of 3!
*limited spots remaining
1800 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
Registration Fee: $2,350
Group Discount: Register 4 participants for the price of 3!
IFSEL is committed to empowering all educators to attend our Summer Institutes and we have Financial Aid programs to support this vision.
Please note, this form can not be saved and therefore needs to be completed in one sitting.
Registration fees will be refunded at 50% of the registration ticket price paid, less the $50 refund processing cost, if requested in writing more than two-weeks prior to the start of the course. From two weeks prior to the start of the course until the day before the course begins, refunds requested in writing will be granted a credit for the full value of their registration ticket price. No refunds or credits are available on or after the start date of the course. If you are utilizing the presale event code, registration is non-refundable.
To begin the cancellation process, please email us at admin@instituteforsel.net.
Participants at our Summer Institute professional development programs are eligible for 2.0 CEU credits from Dominican University. More information about credits will be shared at the start of the course.
If you are interested in applying, please let us know after the course is complete. The application will then be sent to you to submit to Dominican University, which administers the process.
Please note that Dominican University charges a fee of $55 per CEU unit. At this time, IFSEL is not able to provide credits for clinical counseling.
Location:The Nueva School
Hillsboro Campus
6565 CA-35
Hillsborough, CA 94010
*Please see Nueva’s website for specific driving instructions to the Hillsborough Campus
Nearby Airport:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 6 miles
Accommodations:To help you get started on your search, IFSEL has compiled a list several hotels near The Nueva School. Please note that the hotels listed here are for reference only, and inclusion on this document does not represent a formal endorsement by IFSEL.
We recommend registrants book fully-refundable travel and accommodation. IFSEL is not liable for any costs incurred.
