2019 SEL Exchange Program (Online Version)

S OCIAL & E MOTIONAL L EARNING EXCHANGE 2019 | 61 Practice Demo Sessions Social and Emotional Learning Through Physical Activity: Applications in Physical Education and Youth Sport It is widely believed that sport and physical activity programs foster personal and social skills in addition to physical development. Research and policy activity substantiate these claims, however, the development of social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies is not automatic. This demo session will focus on practical and intentional approaches to promoting SEL through physical activity in varied settings (e.g., physical education, after-school programs, summer camps). Participants will experience how SEL lessons can be integrated with physical activity instruction, learn about model programs that have shown great promise, and understand connections to research and policy. Building Healthy Relationships and Supportive Learning Communities Sanford Harmony is a no-cost CASEL-SELect program that builds healthy relationships and supportive learning communities where all students are valued. Join our hands-on demonstration and learn how Dallas Independent School District and the Sanford Harmony SEL Program have joined together to create conditions to empower children’s voices and choices, and develop healthy relationships. All Demo Sessions will take place in the SEL Town Hall in the Great Lakes Ballroom . Date/Time Day 2 Friday October 4, 2019 11:10am - 11:40am Speakers Paul Wright Northern Illinois University Date/Time Day 2 Friday October 4, 2019 11:50am - 12:20pm Speakers Shannon Smith Sanford Harmony at National University Kevin Kerr Dallas Independent School District