2019 SEL Exchange Program (Online Version)

Breakout Sessions S OCIAL & E MOTIONAL L EARNING EXCHANGE 2019 | 33 Day 1 - Thursday, October 3, 2019 Afternoon Session 3:20pm - 4:30pm Straight Talk From the Front Lines: Immersive Implementation of SEL Increases Engagement and Academic Performance of At-Risk Students Session focus area: Practice Topic: Student voice and activism Culture is king. When schools and classrooms are genuinely designed to prioritize culture and relationships, all students, irrespective of race, gender, economic status or history of past failures in school, can thrive academically. This student-led session will offer a unique examination of the impact of specific school design structures and practices that significantly improve student engagement, conduct, and academic performance. This “straight talk” will enable participants to hear what works from the perspective of students and discuss specific strategies for how to structure schools and classrooms. Participants will leave inspired and equipped to implement change on Monday. Students Have the Solutions! Are We Ready to Hear Them? Session focus area: Practice Secondary focus area: Research Topic: Student voice and activism In this session, participants will learn about efforts by Washoe County School District (WCSD) to empower students of all ages and backgrounds with the data, tools, and social and emotional competencies they need to be leaders of school change. Attendees will hear from WCSD students about what student voice means and looks like, and together we will describe WCSD’s efforts to engage students in meaningful conversations about improving our educational systems. Come prepared to ask (and help us answer) the hard questions about how to promote equity through student voice and address the challenges of getting students to speak…and adults to listen. Taming the Brain: One Elementary’s Multifaceted Schoolwide SEL Approach Session focus area: Practice Topic: Innovations in evidence-based practices Learn how one culturally diverse school with high poverty and high ACES addresses the schoolwide social-emotional needs of their students. Sky Oaks Elementary impacts culture and climate through targeted interventions using Conscious Discipline, MindUp, Move Mindfully, and the use of DESSA in progress monitoring. Data shows a positive impact on academic achievement and social and emotional learning. Navigate the journey of implementing universal SEL practices, applying Tiers I-III evidence-based strategies, analyzing data, and monitoring progress. Seasoned educators give an honest view of what worked and what adaptations improved student engagement, parent involvement, and staff buy-in. Location/Room Henry Clarke Speakers Laura Davidson Washoe County School District Trish Shaffer Washoe County School District Sarah A. Trescher Washoe County School District and University of Nevada, Reno Speakers Holly Schultz Sky Oaks Elementary-ISD 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Jon Bonneville Sky Oaks Elementary in ISD 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Co-Authors Jessica Davidson Sky Oaks Elementary in ISD 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Brittany Bruns Sky Oaks Elementary in ISD 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Location/Room Theater Location/Room Biology Speakers Joseph Carter Camelot Education Andrew Morrison Camelot Education Nilsa Gonzalez Camelot Education Milton Alexander, Jr. Camelot Education YP Youth Presenters Marquis C. Courtney D. Akira W. Taylon B. Victoria B. Raynard G. Angel B.