VIRTUAL SOCIAL EMOTIONAL Events
with Christine Merle
These events are sponsored by
The Greater Rochester Teacher Center Network
Transitioning Back to the Classroom, while Preparing to Go Back Online at any Moment
4 Sessions August 5 & 6 2 sessions each day
from 8:30- 10:00 and 10:30-12:00
Participants must have a device preferably not a Chromebook as we will be using
Breakout Rooms in Zoom.
As we meet our students this coming school year, what areas should we focus on to lay
a strong foundation, in case we need to go back to distance learning? These virtual
sessions will focus on four areas – building relationships & creating community,
encouraging independence and student voice, maximizing classroom discussion and
increasing accountability and engagement. Each session will be strategy-based,
encompassing in person learning, as well as planning for possible virtual instruction
with students.
Participants will need to print workshop materials for themselves prior to each session.
What SEL Looks & Sounds Like in a Classroom or Virtual World
4 weekly sessions
Wednesdays in October- 7, 14, 21, 28 from 3:00-4:30
each of the 4 day using a Zoom link.
Participants must have a device preferably not a Chromebook as we will be using
Breakout Rooms in Zoom.
As we approach life after the spring of 2020, the focus on Social Emotional Learning has
become even more important. Four areas, in particular, have risen to the top for
emphasis: coping strategies for stress/trauma/sadness, the need to have autonomous
and independent learners, the ability to grow and maintain relationships and improve
communication skills, and the desire for authentic learning to increase engagement.
These sessions will provide strategies that can be used in a classroom, or taught
virtually, in order to boost the SEL competencies of our students.
Participants will need to print workshop materials for themselves prior to each session.
Strategies to Support SEL, Classroom Management & Engagement in an Online Environment
One 2 hour session
Tuesday, August 25th 9:00- 11:00 using a Zoom link.
Participants must have a device preferably not a Chromebook as we will be
using Breakout Rooms in Zoom.
The virtual learning environment provides its own challenges with classroom
management and engagement. How can we maintain some semblance of order while also having students be actively involved, engaged and participating? This workshop explores those strategies that help support the social emotional well being of our students while also increasing self management skills and keeping kids on task.
Participants will need to print workshop materials for themselves prior to each session.
Self Care for Adults
One 90 minute session Tuesday,
November 17th 3:00-4:30 using a Zoom link.
Participants must have a device preferably not a Chromebook as we will be using Breakout Rooms in Zoom.
Although Self Care has been taught and revisited for years, it has taken on a whole new
meaning after the spring of 2020. Adults who had been using one set of coping
strategies and tools consistently have now found themselves struggling to maintain
optimism amidst our challenging landscape. This workshop will discuss what strategies
may help you strengthen your ability to care for yourself, whether you are teaching in a
virtual environment or not.
Participants will need to print workshop materials for themselves prior to each session.
Registration Questions
Juanita Henry
Pat Mullikin