Social-emotional learning programs have now been in schools for several years, and in many cases, even longer. They aim to teach kids how to regulate their emotions, empathize with peers, make responsible decisions, and build other life skills. A little more than half of the states have adopted standards for the use of SEL in K-12. But in many places, parents and community members have pushed back against the integration of SEL into district curricula, citing concerns that the programs have a liberal political agenda. Even so, growing concerns about students’ declining social skills due to the overuse of cellphones and social media are prompting many schools to use SEL programs to address those concerns.
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• Get insights from leading experts on the continued use and expansion of SEL programs in K-12 schools
• Discover which SEL strategies are working best and which are not working
• Find out which SEL skills need the most attention at this moment in time
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Event Agenda
Welcome & Introduction

Interactive Session: What Educators Really Think About SEL

Industry Perspective: Online, Offline, and Beyond: Skill-Building Strategies for Digital Well-Being
Discover how policy and practice can provide strong life skills that give students the tools they need to competently navigate the digital world. In this session, we’ll explore how these tools work as a necessary extension to promote student mental well-being when they are online, offline, and in the classroom.
Panel Discussion: What Works, What Doesn’t, and a Look Ahead




Currently, Trish oversees the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Restorative Practices, and Behavioral Health and Management for the Washoe County School District (WCSD) in Northern Nevada. Her “boots on the ground” experience is complemented by her role as a consultant and technical advisor for numerous schools and districts.
Industry Perspective: Engaging And Connecting with Students through the Magic of Archery
Engaged and connected students learn better. Students that want to be present at school can have a much deeper learning experience. The in-school offering of archery provides students that are relatively disconnected with a new skill set which often endears them to the sport and motivates them. Discover how educators can leverage this newfound skill for other disciplines and outcomes to truly deepen the learning experience.
Panel Discussion: Building Independent Thinkers Who Can Manage Their Emotions


Interactive Session: SEL Impact on Academic Achievement and ‘Soft Skills’

Closing Thoughts
