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The 2023 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health

Start date: December 5, 2023 - End date: December 7, 2023
All-day event
Location: New Orleans, LA
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The 2023 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health

Each year, the Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health brings together leaders, practitioners, researchers, family members, advocates, and other partners in the school mental health field to share the latest research and best practices. The conference emphasizes a shared school-family-community agenda to bring mental health promotion, prevention, and intervention to students and families as part of a multi-tiered system of supports. This conference is hosted by the National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH).

School Climate Conference 2024

Start date: April 24, 2024 - End date: April 26, 2024
All-day event
Location: Pechanga Resort | Temecula, California
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School Climate Conference 2024

Join us in the heart of Southern California to learn the latest trends, policies, data and interventions impacting School Climate. This three day conference will engage participants in a professional development opportunity to gain critical insight to improve school climate for all students, staff and parents. Click “Learn More” to register now!

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SEL Impact

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy Advocates for SEL

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy advocated for SEL as a key strategy to address youth mental health challenges, in response to a question from SEL4US leadership team member Jim Vetter.

"Social Emotional Learning teaches students and adults foundational relationship skills and optimistic thinking to help them be successful in school and in life. #SELday #UpliftingHearts #ConnectingMinds"
- Urban Assembly
- Urban Assembly
"SEL plays a vital role in #UpliftingHearts and #ConnectingMinds by providing individuals with the tools and skills to manage emotions, build positive relationships and foster healthy connections with others"
- Think Equal
- Think Equal
"SEL Skills help facilitate the ability to communicate constructively. When we equip young people with these skills, they are better able to make connections to themselves and others. That's how we do the work of #UpliftingHearts and #ConnectingMinds #SELDay"
- Dave Adams
- Dave Adams
“We ourselves feel that what we're doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” By embedding SEL into everything we do to embrace @CASELorg 5, small acts help w/ #UpliftingHearts on a larger scale. #SELday @SEL4USA @UrbanAssembly"
- Sarah Fillion
- Sarah Fillion
"#SELDay SEL supports students’ social awareness by engaging in overt, social activities such as role play, games, physical (whole mind and body movement), outdoor activities, and social contact #SEL #ConnectingMinds #SELday"
- National University
- National University
"SEL can support students in building social awareness skills by providing opportunities to learn about and understand different perspectives, recognize and manage their own emotions, and develop positive relationships with others #SEL #ConnectingMinds #SELday"
- SEL4NJ
- SEL4NJ
" Empathy is the glue, the key, the vehicle for strengthening our ability to authentically connect with those around us - despite any differences we may have. Empathy helps us see our diversity as a strength. #ConnectingMinds #SELDay"
- Move This World
- Move This World
" Dr. Brene Brown has taught us that empathy (not sympathy) uplifts our hearts and helps to connect our minds by stepping in someone else’s shoes. #selday #maselscholars #UpliftingHearts #ConnectingMinds"
- Cynthia Slstek - Chandler
- Cynthia Slstek - Chandler
" Students with a strong self-awareness skills are able to build meaningful relationships w/ a variety of individuals, enabling them to succeed in the world we live and be a contributing community member while #UpliftingHearts & #ConnectingMinds. #SELday @SEL4USA @UrbanAssembly"
- Positive School Solutions
- Positive School Solutions
"We hear from parents & students every day how #SEL sparks connection, belonging, & joy. We also see the data: SEL supports improved academic achievement, mental well-being, school climate, & essential life skills. #UpliftingHearts #ConnectingMinds #SELday"
- CASEL
- CASEL
" High-quality #SEL instruction helps students reach their full potential both in and out of the classroom. Some of the most significant benefits are: improved academic achievement, better social and emotional skills, increased motivation and behavior, and higher emotional resiliency. #SELday #UpliftingHearts #ConnectingMinds"
- UP 2 US Sports
- UP 2 US Sports
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