By Joyce Whitby Our students’ first teachers in life are inarguably their parents. As educators, we have always known that parental involvement is directly related to student success. Because of the pandemic, many parents have a new perspective and appreciation…
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the new buzz word used by every pundit and publisher these days. As special educators, we have always addressed essential social skills based on each child’s individual needs. Though it is wonderful that SEL is…
Image credit: Unsplash Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/UFG04g43hqs Article written by Rachel Jameson There are a number of challenges specific to social emotional learning (SEL) that parents and educators of children with special needs can face. Lack of experience with, and resources for,…
www.selday.org Register Now March 25, 2021 2:00-3:00 pm ET Social Emotional Learning: Foundations and Integration Strategies This webinar is designed to provide participants with a different focus on social emotional learning, emphasizing SEL as a foundation for all success, both…
Educators have far exceeded all expectations during the most challenging school year in history By Joyce Whitby We support #SELDAY 2021 – March 26, 2021 – https://selday.org/ One silver lining about the school closings, quarantines and remote/hybrid learning since March…
By Joyce Whitby We support #SELDAY 2021 - March 26, 2021 - https://selday.org/ If you are looking for an inspirational mantra for 2021 to guide as an overarching vision for your school, consider adopting this one - SEL for ALL.…
Everything you need to know about Trauma Informed Practices* *but were afraid to ask We support #SELDAY 2021 - March 26, 2021 - https://selday.org/ On any other day, any other week, any other year … posing a challenge to your…
During unprecedented school closures spring 2020, nearly a quarter of a million new users were enrolled online in The Social Express. This presented a perfect opportunity to learn more about how educators addressed social emotional learning (SEL) in remote learning…
Why We Need to Support Social-Emotional Learning for All Our Students! At a recent parent teacher conference a passionate teacher found herself explaining why she dedicates daily instructional time for activities to address topics of social and emotional learning (SEL),…
“You’re having twins!” Can you imagine the excitement? In 2001, Jared and Jason Zimmerman, were born to my amazing wife Tina and me. Our first thoughts were we would need two of everything, that our families were going to be…