2019 SEL Exchange Program (Online Version)

S OCIAL & E MOTIONAL L EARNING EXCHANGE 2019 | 9 Plenary Sessions Facilitator: Niobe Way, Ed.D. Professor, Developmental Psychology and Founder of the Project for the Advancement of Our Common Humanity, NYU Featured Speakers: Ashanti Branch, M.Ed. Founder and Executive Director, Ever Forward Club Matt Englar-Carlson, Ph.D. Professor, California State Univ., Fullerton; Director, Center for Boys and Men Lily Howard Scott Author and Third-Grade Teacher, Beauvoir Elementary School; Washington Post Contributor Reimagining Boys in the 21st Century Youth Moment Peace First Fellow & Nonprofit Leader: Tony Weaver Session Hosts J. Lawrence Aber, Ph.D. Albert and Blanche Willner Family Professor in Psychology and Public Policy, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development; University Professor, New York University; Council of Distinguished Scientists, The Aspen Institute; CASEL Board of Directors Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, Ph.D. Professor and Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership at the University of British Columbia; CASEL Board of Directors Topic Description: Outdated beliefs and social and cultural norms related to masculinity have contributed to a crisis of well-being and connection among our boys and young men. This session’s speakers will address the common misconception that boys have less social and emotional needs and depth than girls. They will discuss the benefits of adopting proven practices that support children of all genders to make and maintain healthy, supportive relationships. Experience connection-building activities and hear advice on supporting the development of healthy masculinity through academic instruction and other school- and community-based efforts from psychologist and elementary and secondary educator perspectives. The Future of Work Session Hosts Catherine Bradshaw, Ph.D. Professor and Associate Dean, Curry School of Education at University of Virginia; CASEL Board of Directors Chi Kim, M.Ed. CEO, Pure Edge; CASEL Board of Directors Youth Moment inspirED: Kennedy Dirkes, Chaze Vinci, Ben Hale Champion Sponsor Remarks Elizabeth Brady EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, Allstate Insurance Company Topic Description: Research has shown time and time again that content knowledge (now easily accessible on a mobile device) is less important and predictive of life success than a set of foundational social and emotional skills. As the work landscape shifts and jobs of the future become the jobs of today, this session asks: what will it take to make sure we’re connecting social and emotional learning to workforce readiness and career success at scale in partnership with the business community? Speakers from corporate, education, youth development, and research perspectives will discuss how to make sure the necessary skills shift takes place in schools so that young people are equipped to tap their creativity and innovative thinking and meet the demands of the very near future. Day 2 - Friday, October 4, 2019 Morning Plenary Session A 8:00am - 9:30am Location/Room Grand Horizon Ballrooms DEFG (4th Floor) Day 2 - Friday, October 4, 2019 Morning Plenary Session B 8:00am - 9:30am Location/Room Grand Horizon Ballrooms ABC (4th Floor) Facilitator: Jaime Uzeta, M.B.A. CEO, Public Allies Featured Speakers: Meria Carstarphen, Ed.D. Superintendent, Atlanta Public Schools Merrilea Mayo, Ph.D. Founder, Mayo Enterprises Audrey Williams-Lee, M.S. Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Philanthropy, Hyatt Hotels