#SELday!
#SELday is almost here, a day dedicated to promoting and celebrating SEL and its impact on students' growth and development. On this day, educators and SEL advocators come together to inspire support towards children’s academic recovery and mental health and well-being. This year's theme, Today's Students, Tomorrow's Leaders, emphasizes the crucial role SEL plays in shaping future leaders who are equipped with essential life skills beyond academics. How do you advocate SEL? What do you do to shape today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders?
Be sure to register for SEL Day! Click here to register!!!
What is SEL and why is it important?
SEL, or Social Emotional Learning, is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to
Understand and manage emotions,
Set and achieve positive goals,
Feel and show empathy for others,
Establish and maintain positive relationships, and
Take responsible decisions.
In other words, SEL empowers students to develop self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making abilities!
How can we incorporate SEL into our daily practices?
As educators, caregivers, and community members, we must recognize the significance of SEL in preparing students for success in school, work, and life. Here's how we can incorporate SEL into our daily practices:
Create a supportive environment: Foster a classroom or community culture that values and promotes emotional well-being, inclusivity, and respect. Encourage open communication, active listening, and empathy among students.
Teach and model SEL skills: Explicitly teach SEL competencies through lessons, activities, and discussions. Model positive behaviors and attitudes, such as self-regulation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving, for students to emulate.
Integrate SEL into the curriculum: Infuse SEL into various subjects and academic tasks to reinforce its importance and relevance. For example, incorporate SEL concepts into literature discussions, math problem-solving activities, or science experiments.
Provide opportunities for reflection and feedback: Encourage students to reflect on their emotions, actions, and interactions with others. Offer constructive feedback and guidance to help them develop self-awareness and improve their social skills.
Promote SEL beyond the classroom: Collaborate with families, community organizations, and policymakers to advocate for SEL initiatives and resources. Highlight the benefits of SEL in enhancing academic achievement, reducing behavioral problems, and fostering a positive school climate.
Registration Links for SEL Day!
SEL Week Webinar Showcase Series
March 4-7,2024
Join SEL4NJ for a series of practical webinars for all school educators and mental health professionals sharing SEL strategies that work in classrooms and schools. These webinars are offered free of charge and recordings will be available after SEL Week for those who have registered. Program descriptions are available on the SEL4NJ website. All sessions will meet online, and Zoom Meeting Rooms will be used.
See the flyer for details and registration links!
Click here for a more detailed description of each webinar!
SEL for Educator Wellbeing: Introducing Justice-Centered SEL
March 12,2024 | 1 Hour FREE Event | 7:00 pm Eastern, 4:00 pm Pacific
Educators are facing a brutal wellbeing challenge -- how can we use social emotional learning (SEL) to help educators be and feel better? As part of this year's #SELDAY celebration, join this lively free workshop to get insight and tools you can use yourself, and with colleagues. You will learn the Antioch-Six Seconds framework for adult-focused SEL rooted in social justice, compassion & current research.
FACILITATORS
Joshua Freedman – Emotional Intelligence Advocate, Author, Changemaker
Anabel Jensen, PhD – Cofounder and President of Six Seconds, EdD faculty member at Antioch University
Greg Lucas – SEL Director/Doctoral student at Antioch University EdD x SEL
Kailyn Fullerton – Doctoral Candidate in EdD x SEL & Mindfulness/SEL Consultant
Join us for an SEL4NJ Summit on SEL Day!
SEL4NJ and its partner organizations will be presenting a special SEL Day Summit on March 8th, 2024 from 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time. The free virtual event and will feature multiple presentations about the benefits of social-emotional and character development in schools and in life. Join us in to help spreading the word about what SEL is and why it’s so critical!
Register for SEL Day to access the Zoom link for the Summit: Register here
How our team is spreading awareness about SELDay!
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