Celebrating SEL Day Together
The Leaders in SEL Education and Curriculum
Social and emotional learning (SEL) changes lives, schools, and communities by preparing young people for long-term academic, professional, and social success. The Sanford College of Education, in partnership with SEL4US will share this message with a worldwide community at the third annual International SEL Day on Friday, March 10, 2023.
The Sanford College of Education at National University is holding events all week to lead up to the final day. Throughout the event, Sanford College of Education will have an opportunity to highlight some of its own programs and special initiatives. We hope you will participate and reach out to your contacts to provide them with information about the week.
The Sanford College of Education at National University offers on-campus and online programs in the area of teacher education, including the Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Social Emotional Learning, and Master of Education with an emphasis in SEL.
Harmony SEL is a social and emotional learning program for Pre-K-6 grade students, accessible online and at no cost. Harmony fosters the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students need to develop healthy identities and relationships by providing SEL learning resources, tools, and strategies.
Based out of the National University, Inspire celebrates and develops inspirational educators through on-demand courses and resources at no cost. Through teacher training, Inspire supports social and emotional learning and inspirational instruction in the Pre-K-12 classroom and in courses with our partner universities.
International SEL Day is on March 10! National University’s Sanford College of Education will be hosting events showcasing how SEL changes lives, schools, and communities all week long. Please join us in celebrating these events!
Event Calendar
In this critically important presentation, the keynote speaker will discuss the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model and show how whole child, whole human education is essential for all learners, from Pre-K through College and beyond.
WSCC is a fundamental step as the traditional coordinated school health approach evolves. Launched several years ago to better align policies, processes, and practices of education, public health, and school health, WSCC has been a significant asset to National University and the Sanford College of Education and our Teacher Education Department in our commitment to meet each learner “where they are.”
Co-hosts: Dr. Jennifer Preimesberger and Dr. Cynthia Sistek-Chandler
Location: Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants one week and one day prior to the webinar.
Games enable children to practice emotions in spaces that are free from actualized consequences. With thoughtful guidance, games can help children manage emotions, perspective-take, demonstrate empathic concern, and exhibit prosocial behaviors. The keynote speaker will demonstrate how games can foster SEL. The Riverside County Office of Education eSports division will present the benefits of “e” Sports, an online gaming method that fosters collaboration, teamwork, and problem solving.
Co-hosts: Dr. Brian Arnold and Dr. Cynthia Sistek-Chandler
Location: Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants one week and one day prior to the webinar.
Join the Twitter Chat and other social media channels to engage education experts in virtual discussions on advocacy and policies promoting SEL in schools and in communities
#[email protected] #maselscholars #NatunivSELDay
The presenters will share personal journeys as children and adults through their educational experiences. Participants will examine the history and beliefs about diversity and inclusion in facilitated small breakouts sessions to engage in an interactive dialogue. A toolkit of strategies will be shared so that participants can be the agents of change in their role in education agencies.
Co-hosts: Dr. Sharen Bertrando and Dr. Gary Walker-Roberts
Location: Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants one week and one day prior to the webinar.
- Kenyatte A. Reid – Executive Director, New York City Department of Education, Office of Safety and Youth Development
- Daryl Williams – Assistant Principal, Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy, Charlotte, North Carolina
Join us for our one-hour webinar, where several distinguished panelists will share strategies that support the social-emotional well-being of educators and students alike and the overall impact this has on educator performance and students’ academic growth. Get ready to celebrate #SELDay with these inspirational stories to uplift your heart and connect your mind!
Mindfulness is an essential approach for enhancing self and social awareness. This session includes mindfulness practices educators can use to benefit themselves and their students. In addition to leadership strategies that support educator’s development of a mindful classroom. Through modeling, practicing, and interactive discussion participants will walk away with SEL strategies for fostering greater self and social awareness in the classroom.
Co-hosts: Dr. Amy Lyn and Ms. Emily Spranger
Location: Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants one week and one day prior to the webinar.