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The SEL Leadership Program is built for school leaders who are ready to move from good intentions to visible, school-wide results — whether you're stepping into leadership for the first time, looking to deepen your impact in the role you're already in, or aspiring to lead. Over seven months, you'll develop the strategic tools, leadership frameworks, and peer network to drive meaningful and lasting change across your entire school community.
This is a learning community as much as it is a program. You'll grow alongside a cohort of school leaders from around the world — sharing what's working, exploring what isn't, and building the kind of trusted relationships that make the hard work feel less isolating.
Each session is designed to be as renewing as it is practical, so you leave feeling both inspired and equipped to lead.



This program is designed for:

Session 1Launch: Welcome, Introductions, & Foundations for Connection
Session 2Building a Strategic, Equity-Rooted Vision for SEL
Session 3Supporting SEL Skill Development & Mindsets through Curriculum
Session 4Enhancing Adult & Educator SEL
Session 5
Systems and Structures that Foster SEL
Session 6
Using Data and Evidence to Inform & Inspire Growth
Session 7
Sustaining & Nurturing SEL Over Time
** Please note time changes due to Day Light Savings.
October 14, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 9, 2026
January 13, 2027
February 3, 2027
March 10, 2027
April 28, 2027
3:00–4:30 pm UK (GMT/BST)
4:00–5:30 pm Central Europe (CET/CEST)
5:00–6:30 pm Eastern Europe (EET/EEST)
October 14, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 9, 2026
January 13, 2027
February 3, 2027
April 28, 2027
10:00–11:30 am Eastern US
9:00–10:30 am Central US
7:00–8:30 am Pacific US
March 10, 2027 **
11:00–12:30 am Eastern US
10:00–11:30 am Central US
8:00–9:30 am Pacific US
October 20, 2026
November 17, 2026
December 8, 2026
January 12, 2027
February 2, 2027
March 9, 2027
April 27, 2027
7:00–8:30 pm Eastern US
6:00–7:30 pm Central US
4:00–5:30 pm Pacific US
October 21, 2026
8:00–9:30 am Japan
7:00–8:30 am China
6:00–7:30 am Bangkok
November 18, 2026**
December 9, 2026**
January 13, 2027**
February 3, 2027**
March 10, 2027**
9:00–10:30 am Japan
8:00–9:30 am China
7:00–8:30 am Bangkok
April 28, 2027
8:00–9:30 am Japan
7:00–8:30 am China
6:00–7:30 am Bangkok
"The SEL Leadership Program from IFSEL has been wonderful, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others!
I have thoroughly enjoyed connecting with educators from around the world that are willing to share their SEL journey with the class. The course is well-organized, and each online session has provided me with many resources that have been helpful, inspiring, motivating, and often leave me wanting to learn even more.
My individual coaching sessions that are included with the class have helped me create meaningful and achievable goals to help my school move forward in our SEL programming."
- Marie Mitchell
3rd Grade Teacher
Fairfield Country Day School, CT
Register by September 11:
After September 11:
$1,900
$2,200
Register by September 11:
After September 11:
$1,900
$2,200

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. To begin the cancellation process, please email us at admin@instituteforsel.net.
In exceptional circumstances, IFSEL may need to cancel this event. If this occurs, all registered participants will receive a full refund of the event registration fee. Please note that IFSEL is not responsible for any travel, accommodation, or related expenses incurred by participants. We therefore strongly recommend booking refundable travel and accommodation arrangements whenever possible.

IFSEL is committed to ensuring equitable access to our programs for all educators, with the belief that financial barriers should not limit opportunities for growth and development. Through our Equity Access Fund, we aim to make our programs accessible to those seeking financial support.
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