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In today's episode, we're joined by Kyla Coram, Marketing Events Manager, at Aperture Education. She shares more about Aperture's virtual SEL Vision Summit coming up on Thursday, November 3. She gives us a sneak peek at the session tracks, the session speakers, and what audience members can expect from the day!Use https://tinyurl.com/SELCHAT22  to buy your Summit ticket. Listeners can use code "SELChat22" for 50% off their ticket price!Questions about the event? Email Kyla at kcoram@apertureed.com.Resources: Summit Website Aperture Education Aperture Facebook Aperture Twitter Aperture Instagram Aperture LinkedIn SELChat

Are you looking for a better understanding of the role social and emotional skills play in college-and-career readiness? On this episode of SEL Chat we interview school psychologist Dr. Lisa Micou about her experience as a school psychologist in two different states.  She shares her perspective on the role SEL plays in students' ability to advocate for themselves, achieve their goals, and thrive in the post-K-12 world.Resources: Aperture Education ROI of SEL Guide CASEL: Preparing Youth for the Workforce of Tomorrow Social-Emotional Learning and College Readiness The Difference Between Being Eligible for College and Ready for College

Have you wondered how to implement social and emotional learning (SEL) specialist positions at your school? Are you looking for a sneak peek of SEL in action before you start the fall? SEL Specialist Elyssa Kotler shares more about her role in this webinar replay. She shares SEL activities, resources, and answers questions from the audience.Resources: Webinar Replay Video Downloadable Resource List Aperture Education SELChat

In this episode, Taylor talks with Kristina and Alyssa, two foster parents on the east coast. They each share their unique experiences with fostering and how social and emotional learning has not only played a role in how they've parented but how they've grown their own skillset. Resources used in today's episode: About Foster Care Awareness Month Foster Care Support Organizations Aperture Education SELChat

In this episode Taylor reflects on her own experiences with standardized testing and ideas you can use to reduce students' stress and boost their confidence! Resources used in today's episode: Move This World Mindfulness Strategies How to Destress for Standardized Tests Scholastic Parent Resource on Test Tips Edmentum Blog Post Aperture Education SELChat

In this episode Taylor reflects on some statistics about New Year's Resolutions and offers goal setting best practices that we can implement to make sure we stay on track to reach our goals! Resources used in today's episode: New Year’s Resolution Statistics  How to Change, Katy Milkman  The Big Leap, Gay Hendricks  Atomic Habits, James Clear  Happiness Lab, Laurie Santos  Mindset, Carol Dweck  Feeling Good, David D. Burns  Reasoned Action Theory Goal-Directed Behavior Workshop  Additional links: Aperture Education Overview Aperture Education SELChat

In the fifth episode of our five-part miniseries on the CASEL 5 Taylor discusses Social Awareness.SEL Chat is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices in the social and emotional learning field. Links from today's episode: SEL Day Website SEL4US Website The Urban Assembly Website Aperture Education Overview Aperture Education SELChat Social Awareness Workshop

In the fourth episode of our five-part miniseries on the CASEL 5 Taylor discusses Social Awareness.SEL Chat is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices in the social and emotional learning field. Links from today's episode: SEL Day Website SEL4US Website The Urban Assembly Website Aperture Education Overview Aperture Education SELChat Relationship Skills Workshop

In the third episode of our five-part miniseries on the CASEL 5 Taylor discusses Responsible Decision-Making.SEL Chat is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices in the social and emotional learning field. Links from today's episode: SEL Day Website SEL4US Website The Urban Assembly Website Aperture Education Overview Aperture Education SELChat Decision Making Workshop

In the second episode of our five-part miniseries on the CASEL 5 Emily discusses Self-Management.SEL Chat is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices in the social and emotional learning field. Links from today's episode: SEL Day Website SEL4US Website The Urban Assembly Website Aperture Education Overview Aperture Education SELChat Self-Management Workshop

In the first episode of our five-part miniseries on the CASEL 5 Taylor discusses Self-Awareness.SEL Chat is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices in the social and emotional learning field. Links from today's episode: SEL Day Website SEL4US Website The Urban Assembly Website Aperture Education Overview Aperture Education SELChat Self-Awareness Workshop

In this episode Taylor shares more about #SELDay and how you can get involved! SEL Chat is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices in the social and emotional learning field and we look forward to being a part of SEL Day on March 11. Links from today's episode: SEL Day Website SEL4US Website The Urban Assembly Website Aperture Education Overview Aperture Education SELChat

Join Brandon Frame of The Urban Assembly in this webinar replay as he answers questions related to scaling your social and emotional learning (SEL) program, measuring the impact of SEL, and implementing SEL in any setting. Here are some links to check out: Video/Webinar The Urban Assembly Aperture Education Overview Aperture Education SELChat

In this episode we sit down with Elizabeth Sims to discuss what she's heard while at two statewide school counselor conferences. Elizabeth gives us insight into what's top-of-mind for counselors right now and how SEL is helping to support them in problem solving.Links from today's episode: The ROI of SEL  SEL Chat SEL Chat Twitter SEL Chat Instagram

In this episode you will learn all about Aperture Education's virtual SEL Vision Summit: Level Up Your SEL on May 20th, 2021! Get a discounted ticket using code SELChat at check out!Links: SEL Vision Summit: Use code SELChatAperture Education

Dr. Melissa Sollom joins us to discuss social and emotional learning from top to bottom with her experience as a Ph.D. Psychologist, MA School Counselor, and MS Psychology. Not only is she well educated, Melissa is currently her district's SEL coordinator, meaning she not only understands the science behind why social and emotional competence is important but is putting it in place across her district. Listen in now!Links from today's episode: Pro SEL Consulting SEL Vision Level Up Your SEL Aperture Education SEL Chat Podcast

Listen in on how one organization, City Year,  uses near-peer mentors to encourage, relate, and support students. Quotes are hard to hear in a Podcast. So here is Lisa Klane, City Year's National Manager of Student Engagement Initiatives,  quote: “There is a very important connection point between the work we do and using the DESSA.” Links from today's episode: City Year's Practitioner and Policymaker Guide Webinar on City Year and Near-Peer Mentors City Year Aperture Education's DESSA Aperture Education SELChat

Mark your calendars for International SEL Day on March 26, 2021! The second year of International SEL Day will be better than before, striving to surpass the 2  million posts made in the inaugural year. Can we, the SEL Chat Podcast community, pledge ourselves to help them meet their goal?Find out more at selday.org and be sure to let them know we sent you! #SELChatPodcast for #SELDAYHere are some helpful links: selday.org SELChat.com

Tune in for a quick grant alert! The COVID-19 Student Support Recovery Grant is open to all schools, both public and private. Receive up to $50,000 in funds focusing on implementing telehealth for children impacted by school closures due to COVID-19.   Find out more detailed information from the links below.Links from today's episode: COVID-19 Student Support Recovery Grant Grant Worksheet provided by Aperture Education Grant Calculations Worksheet provided by Aperture Education SELChat.com   

Lisa-Anne Williams from Aperture Education joins us to discuss how being a parent to four kids tackling virtual learning while tackling SEL as a former educator is going. Spoiler: it's going well! Lisa-Anne has some great tips and tricks, though admits there is no secret sauce for everyone. Links from today's episode: Aperture Education EdSERT SELChat