Colleen Green - Montgomery County ESC
Teresa Patterson - Montgomery County ESC
Many large districts have separate SEL, Trauma Informed, and Equity departments. Many smaller districts don’t even have that many administrators! Using SEL principles grounded in neuroscience, this session will highlight the essence of integrating these frameworks through Tier 1 practices. Learn how we have supported districts in creating learning environments where ALL students and staff feel safe and supported and where mental wellness, equitable social emotional learning, and supporting the whole child can be a primary focus. Years of research has shown that effective implementation begins with the adults in the space. Therefore, participants will walk away equipped with an overall toolkit that includes: an implementation guide and corresponding team self-assessment which integrates frameworks from CASEL and The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, a professional development playbook, practical coaching tools, and many examples from our partner schools.