Can you incorporate Social and Emotional Learning into your classroom, no matter what that classroom looks like? Absolutely! SEL is an important part of student success, especially in differing educational environments. Social and Emotional Learning can and should be part of your curriculum, and you can adapt it to fit the format of your classroom.
SEL Principles in Every Classroom Environment
Virtual learning, hybrid learning, and face-to-face learning all benefit from an intentional focus on the development of “soft skills.” These skills – self-management, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making – are core competencies for success in the classroom and beyond.
Our Fall Webinar Series focuses on Social and Emotional Learning, and to kick off the series we invited two experts in the field of behavior and PBIS:
- Jessica Hannigan, Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership Department, California State University, Fresno
- John Hannigan, Executive Leadership Coach, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
The Hannigans are educators and authors of several books focusing on behavior, PBIS, and SEL. Their newest book, SEL From a Distance, addresses how to incorporate SEL into any learning environment.
View the SEL Webinar Recording
Teaching SEL Anytime, Anywhere
With schools around the country utilizing many different forms of instruction, incorporating SEL can feel complicated as classroom environments change. However, SEL can be the foundation for academic success no matter how teachers and students come together.
Topics covered during this webinar included:
- The five core competencies of SEL
- How the current educational atmosphere contributes to student mental health
- Why teachers need to seek connection and engagement with their students
- Why teaching SEL in a virtual environment will help students transition to hybrid and face-to-face classrooms
- How teaching SEL helps to develop positive mental health
- How to identify needed SEL skills based on challenging student behaviors
- …and more!
Participants in this webinar also received a virtual PD in a Box, which included a graphic organizer and resources designed to help users to focus their SEL efforts regardless of classroom setting.
Presentation Resources
- Presentation Slide Deck (PDF)
- Graphic Organizer (PDF)
- Next Steps Guide (PDF)
- Behavior Streak Sheet (PDF) { example }
- SEL From a Distance: Tools and Processes for Anytime, Anywhere! (link to their book)
Resources from PBIS Rewards
- SEL/Status Check feature in PBIS Rewards
- Distance Learning Resources
- More than 130 PBIS Incentive Ideas for Distance Learning
- What is PBIS Rewards?
Are you ready to learn more about PBIS Rewards?
PBIS Rewards is a digital PBIS system to support your staff and students in your PBIS program. We’re here to help!
