Institute for Social and Emotional Learning is delighted to support this event, and your work in schools! 

Since 2009, IFSEL has worked with schools around the world to activate a whole community approach to social and emotional health, with a vision that empathy abounds, and all people thrive. 

From Institutes to school-based professional development; from curriculum to Workshops; and from a focus on Restorative Practices to education for parents and caregivers - IFSEL supports schools to embed SEL not just as a program, but as a sustainable approach to all teaching, learning, and systems in schools.

Nick Haisman-Smith
nick@instituteforsel.net
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Introduction to IFSEL

Social & Emotional Competencies

IFSEL's Whole Community Approach

Chapter 6: "Building and Sustaining a
Whole-Community Approach to Equity-Rooted SEL"

Chapter 6:
"Building and Sustaining a Whole-Community Approach to Equity-Rooted SEL"

by IFSEL Executive Director and Co-Founder Nick Haisman-Smith

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Resources

Yes! Because... And

Layers of Feelings

Emotionary of Complex Feelings

Appreciation Practices

Upcoming Events

Designed to activate a comprehensive ecosystem of proactive and responsive strategies, this workshop supports peace-building, conflict resolution, and emotional healing in schools. Participants will gain practical structures to help build more restorative school cultures and leave with a wealth of resources to support implementation in both classroom and school-wide settings.

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SEL Institute

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Washington, DC
June 22 - 25

Join IFSEL’s Summer Institutes for an energising, hands-on professional learning experience built around high-impact SEL practices that work in real classrooms. Through immersive workshops, collaboration, and reflection, you’ll leave with a powerful set of tools and resources to strengthen belonging, engagement, and wellbeing across your school community.

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K-12
San Mateo, CA
July 27 - 30

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K-12
Online
Starts Oct. 14, 2026

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SEL Leadership Program - Cohort #11 (US Time & European Zones)

K-12
Online
Starts Oct. 20, 2026

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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SEL Leadership Program - Cohort #11 (Aisa Time Zones)

K-12
Online
Starts Oct. 21, 2026

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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