SEL Essentials: Summer Training for New & Experienced Educators

This summer, join one of our two-day workshops designed for new faculty and staff at schools with established SEL programs. Whether you’re brand new to SEL, transitioning into a school with an existing program, or joining an IFSEL School, these sessions will provide the tools and confidence to hit the ground running on day one.

Participants will explore IFSEL’s Whole-Community Approach to SEL, with a focus on key elements for mentors, homeroom teachers, advisors, and other SEL practitioners. Through engaging, hands-on experiences, participants will practice and explore strategies that deepen their knowledge, strengthen their skills, and build confidence in working with students, colleagues, and families.

These workshops are open to all—whether you’re stepping into a new role, looking for a refresher, or adapting to a new SEL program!

Perfect for new and returning teachers, this workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to SEL, covering:

A framework for developing common SEL vocabulary and skills for elementary students
A series of experiences and rituals that engage young learners while developing a sense of community and belonging
Lessons sequence to develop skills that build upon each other and can be adapted to different developmental stages and needs
Practices and strategies for wellbeing for both students and adults

Who should attend:‍

New Elementary Educators learning SEL for the first time
Experienced teachers looking to refresh or deepen their SEL practice
Ideal for K-6th Grade Educators and Homeroom Teachers

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Through a dynamic mix of activities, reflection, and hands-on application, we’ll explore four key topics:

Experience strategies and activities designed to foster trust, connection, and belonging within Advisory Groups.
Participate in experiential SEL and gain access to IFSEL’s Lesson Library for ongoing inspiration.
Learn unit design principles that help Advisors stay intentional while remaining flexible to meet students’ evolving needs.
Discover the research behind intentional downtime, benefits of playful engagement, and the metacognitive power of reflection.

Who should attend:‍

New Secondary Educators learning SEL for the first time
‍Experienced Teachers looking to refresh or deepen their SEL practice
Ideal for Advisors, mentors, teachers, counselors, deans, and wellness educators

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