As adults, we may already be well aware of our own strengths and skills when it comes to building and maintaining relationships. However, occasionally “checking in” with this skill set is also important for continued growth. This course will guide you to consider the importance of your current relationships skills set and help you better understand them in your professional community. As an educator, you are already well aware that relationships connect directly to learning.   Read more

In the ever-changing education landscape, educators and students are constantly required to make decisions that impact them and others. In order to analyze situations and solve problems, individuals must make constructive choices about their personal behavior and their social interactions.   During this course, participants will take a journey of self-reflection and growth while exploring the Responsible Decision-Making competency.  Read more

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) has identified five competencies that are crucial to effective social and emotional learning for children and adults. Self-awareness is one of those competencies, and this course will guide educators through personal self-examination. Read more

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) recognizes five core competencies that promote intrapersonal, interpersonal, and cognitive competence.  In this course, you will focus on the self-management competency.  Read more

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) has identified five competencies that are crucial to effective Social and Emotional Learning for children and adults. Social-Awareness is one of those competencies and this course will guide educators through the examination of your personal self.  Read more

Implicit Bias refers to the attitudes, beliefs or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions and decisions in an unconscious manner. These biases often manifest themselves in the forms of microaggressions and stereotypes. Everyone has Implicit Bias, but few of us are aware of it and how it impacts our daily experiences. For educators, Implicit Bias may have a negative effect on our students’ behavioral and academic outcomes. This session shares real-life examples of different Implicit Bias, Microaggressions and Stereotypes, how they impact our schools and provides practical strategies to address and confront them in ourselves and others.    Read more