Of all the challenges that come with teaching virtually, one of the biggest and most persistent is engaging students online in distance learning. Virtual learning, especially for students accustomed to in-person instruction, requires a completely different set of skills. To learn successfully in this environment, students must be fully present while ... Read More
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What is SEL in Education?
Social-Emotional Learning, or SEL, has always been a significant part of the educational process. Students who learn to navigate their interior, emotional world as well as connect with their peers typically perform better academically. But what, exactly, is SEL? The Skills of SEL SEL is a series of skills that are often referred to as “soft skills” – those ... Read More
Join PBIS Rewards at the GAPBS 2020 Virtual Conference, December 2-3, 2020
With so many in-person educational conferences being canceled in 2020, opportunities for meeting with and learning from educators are limited. Some conferences, however, have gone virtual, including the annual GAPBS Conference. GAPBS 2020 Virtual Conference The Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support (GAPBS) has long been a champion for PBIS in ... Read More
The Importance of Teaching Social Skills
The average adult typically doesn’t give much thought to the process of teaching social skills. Most adults naturally understand how to communicate effectively with others, manage their own emotions and reactions, and read verbal and nonverbal social cues. What many do not realize, however, is that the foundation for these skills is laid in the ... Read More