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In this webinar, you’ll hear ideas from several educators that have taught SEL as a counselor, teacher, and administrator.

Educators today carry the lofty challenge of not only teaching to specific academic topics but also preparing kids for success in their next phases of life and for life in general!

Roberto Rivera – Pain to Propane Roberto Rivera is an award winning artist, educator, and change agent who specializes in social emotional learning and youth empowerment. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he created his own major entitled “Social Change, Youth Culture and the Arts”. This major is now a learning…

Educators face a vastly different reality in today’s classrooms and communities than most were prepared for while earning their credentials.  The tensions from the COVID-19 pandemic and community unrest all over the country, combined with the reality of school this fall, is quickly causing burnout among teachers!  The hope that they are making a difference…

Educators everywhere have returned to school this fall facing some of the most difficult challenges of our careers. We are seeing the effects of this pandemic and the disruption it has caused for teachers and the way we have to educate our students. Add to that the tension felt in our communities from…

Freedom Writers Erin Gruwell is a teacher, an education activist, and the founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation. By fostering an educational philosophy that values and promotes diversity, Erin transformed her students’ lives. She encouraged them to re-think rigid beliefs about themselves and others, reconsider daily decisions, and ultimately re-chart their futures. Erin and her…

Tools and Strategies for SEL, Student Engagement and Attendance in Blended and Virtual Environments during COVID-19 WhyTry Organization Team members Bruce Bushnell (former school counselor) and Jason Johnson (school psychologist) demonstrate the SEL tools and methods of the WhyTry Program, the Resilience for Youth Program and the Parent Guide to Resilience. The WhyTry Organization has…

Pain to Power We can’t control what happens to us, but we can choose how to respond. In this episode, Christian and Hotep discuss how to channel the pain of failure, discrimination, and setbacks into power. Hotep is a Congressional Award-winning educator and social entrepreneur known for his book, The Hustler’s 10 Commandments. Make a Way…

Resilience and Supporting Native American/Indigenous Students This important discussion has thought leaders and field experts discussing what resilience means to indigenous populations as well as sharing some practical strategies to help educators everywhere learn to be able to connect better with and support the Native American/Indigenous students that you serve! As challenges with the COVID-19…

The Healing Power of Positive Self-Talk Kimberly BoydIn this episode, Kimberly shares her personal story, including why she became a counselor and opened multiple practices and what has motivated her to keep fighting through daunting life challenges. She does a live therapy session with the hosts and shares the healing power of positive self-talk.To contact…

The New 3 R’s for School Counselors:Relationship, Relevance, and Resilience The Importance of Relationships, Relevance, and Resilience There is a rising concern amongst educators that the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic will create difficulty in forming the relationship they need to connect with, motivate, and teach their students. In this webinar, they provide…

Discovering our Inner Purpose Darrell ScottIn response to a school shooting that tragically claimed the life of his daughter, Darrell started Rachel’s Challenge. He’s on a mission to end school violence, bullying, and suicide by sparking a ‘chain reaction’ of hope. Apple PodcastsListen on Apple Podcasts.Listen NowSpotifyListen to the episodes on Spotify.Listen Now About Rachel’s…