SEL IN ACTION
June 2021
Message From Our SEL Team
As we wrap up this school year, we want to appreciate all of our educators for your adaptability, strength, and dedication to our students and communities. Despite the challenges, you continued to focus on the social, emotional, and academic well-being of your students and supported your teammates, families, and friends. Thank you for your leadership, bravery, kindness, and resilience this year!
We wish everyone a wonderful summer break with ample time to relax, spend time with loved ones, and rest.
Sincerely,
This Month's Focus: Summer Learning
We hope that everyone has a restful break and encourage educators to continue learning and refining their SEL knowledge over the summer based on their interests and preferences.
Developing interests and a sense of purpose, fostering a growth mindset, setting / achieving goals, and demonstrating curiosity connect with SEL competencies like self-awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making.
Visit CASEL's website for a detailed description of SEL and each of the five competencies.
AAPI Heritage Month Resources
Check out REO's website for additional AAPI resources!
AAPI Video: Alina McSpadden
AAPI Video: Thawng Thui
Connecting Food with Culture Video Series
Peabody ES Designated as a No Place for Hate School
Congratulations to Peabody Elementary School (pictured above), who was recently awarded the designation of being a No Place for Hate school!
For more information visit www.noplaceforhate.org
Make Your Mark in the Kindness Movement
Unlocking Us: I'm Sorry- How to Apologize and Why It Matters (Podcast)
Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning (Podcast)
Self-Care with The Mindful Tech Lab (Podcast)
SEL Department Learning Opportunities
SEL Student Leadership Summit (June 9th)
The SEL Department will host a virtual SEL Student Leadership Summit on June 9th, 2021 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Event registration is now closed but we're excited to see our participants virtually in June!
Summit sessions will focus on student empowerment to promote student advocacy on campus in support of SEL, and participants will leave with an understanding of themselves and how to use their voice to positively impact school culture and climate through Social and Emotional Learning strategies.
SEL Self-Paced Training Modules
The SEL Department has created self-paced training modules in Nearpod to support Dallas ISD staff in learning more about SEL practices. Currently available courses include:
- Advisory with Explicit Skills Instruction
- Morning Meeting with Explicit Skills Instruction
- Educator Self-Care (K-12)
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Building Positive Classroom Systems
Links for each Nearpod module are included in our training flyer- happy learning!
External Summer Learning Opportunities
ideaSpark Summer Coding Camps for Students
Blast off into a summer of coding at ideaSpark Coding Camps with Bold Idea!
Each of our ideaSpark Coding Camps combines hands-on learning in a computer programming language with support from mentors who work in a technology field. Students will complete the summer with a website or video game project to share with family and friends. Our curriculum allows students to work at their own pace and build skills in not only computer science but also valuable real-world 21st-century skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking. No prior coding experience is required. Discover the universe of computer science with Bold Idea this summer!
Available For: 5th - 12th grade students
When: June 21st - August 6th
Where: Online, using Zoom and Bold Idea Student Portal
What: Twice weekly learning sessions with technology mentors
Learn more at Bold Idea's website for Summer Coding Camps and sign up at:
programs.boldidea.org/?code=DISD
(note that this link is unique for Dallas ISD students and allows them to register for free).
Professional Development Ideas
- CASEL Building Connections Webinar (Free): This monthly SEL-focused webinar will happen on the third Friday of each month at 11AM EST. Completion certificates for webinar participation will be sent after each session.
- Dallas Yoga Center- Mindfulness Certification Course ($699): Join mindfulness expert, Dr. Kay Colbert, with over 300 hours of mindfulness training from the UC San Diego Medical School as she leads this live streamed training with Co-Facilitator and mindfulness expert, Sarah Sampson, who has shared mindfulness with over 35,000 students. Guest trainers include Dr. Christopher Willard, author and Harvard Medical School Professor of Psychology and Mindfulness, and Meena Srinivasan, international educator and thought leader in the field of mindfulness in education. The course begins on June 12th- visit the Dallas Yoga Center's website for more information.
- Learning for Justice Professional Development (Free): At this time, Learning for Justice is not hosting any open enrollment workshops; however, they have many self-paced webinar options and podcast episodes available for deeper learning on social justice, student engagement, and DEI topics.
- Pure Edge Community Webinars (Free): Pure Edge is hosting a number of live webinars during June and July, focused on mindfulness and well-being.
- The Science of Wellbeing (Online Course; Free): Increase your own happiness and build more productive habits by signing up for Coursera's free course, The Science of Wellbeing, presented by Yale's Professor Laurie Santos.
Resources for SEL Explicit Skills Instruction
Harmony SEL (Elementary School)
Random Acts of Kindness (Middle School)
Facing History and Ourselves (High School)
Family & Caregiver Resources
Visit our SEL for Parents/Caregivers website for resources and information! www.dallasisd.org/selfamilies
¡Visite nuestro sitio de web Aprendizaje Social y Emocional (ASE) para padres/cuidadores para obtener recursos e información! www.dallasisd.org/asefamilias
SEL Family Discussion Series
As part of the SEL Dallas partnership, join Dallas ISD’s SEL Department for a series of 1-hour family-focused virtual sessions to learn about social and emotional learning (SEL) and important SEL skills. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join any session or the entire series, and a Spanish translator will be available!
Our next (and last) session, Managing Fear, is scheduled for June 9th, 4:30-5:30 (English)/6:00-&7:00 (Spanish). Remember to register with our English registration form or our Spanish registration form.
Mindful Mondays for Parents & Caregivers (Summer 2021)
All Mindful Monday sessions are free and parents / caregivers can attend any dates (or all of them!). Sessions will be recorded and sent out for those who are unable to attend. Visit our website, https://www.dallasisd.org/mindfulmondays, to learn more and register.
Tips For Handling The Summer As A Parent
Scholastic Parent's Night: Summer Reading
CASEL CARES: Permission To Feel for Kids with Dr. Marc Brackett
14 Summer Activities to Continue Teaching Social Emotional Learning
Summer Learning...Having a Blast!
Sign Up for Our Upcoming Family Newsletter!
Parents and caregivers can submit their contact information via our sign-up form. We also have a Spanish version of the sign-up form as well!
Please share both language versions widely with any parents who may be interested in signing up for our family-focused newsletter!
SEL Dallas
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING DEPARTMENT
Email: SEL@dallasisd.org
Website: Dallasisd.org/sel
Location: 9400 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 972-925-8951
Twitter: @DallasisdSEL