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A Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Conference
October 2 - 3, 2024
Delta Armouries - London, ON
Join us and learn the implementation of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through a multi-tiered approach:
Join us and learn the implementation of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through a multi-tiered approach:
whole systems
school/classroom and/or community settings
small group and individual
at home
Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Jean Clinton
Dr. Jean Clinton
Child Psychiatrist / Knowledge Translator
Child Psychiatrist / Knowledge Translator
What Is All The SEL Fuss?
From infancy throughout life, how well we understand ourselves and each other is at the heart of Social and Emotional Learning. These skills are needed for lifelong living and learning– they are the backbone of well-being and mental health as well as fosters contribution to society as a citizen at all ages!
Dr. Kim Schonert-Reichl
Dr. Kim Schonert-Reichl
CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)
CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)
What Is Transformative SEL?
Learn about the research behind SEL and innovative SEL strategies that support every student’s strengths and aspirations; deepen partnerships among families, schools, and communities; and help close long-standing gaps in educational opportunities and outcomes.
Featured Presentations
Featured Presentations
Dr. Gina Cherkowski
Dr. Gina Cherkowski
Executive Director of Research & Development, Headwater Learning Foundation, Calgary, AB
Executive Director of Research & Development, Headwater Learning Foundation, Calgary, AB
Gina will review the research being conducted in the province of Alberta on Social Emotional Learning initiatives being carried out in school authorities as mental health preventative initiatives.
Dr. Julie George
Dr. Julie George
(Waaseyaabino Kwe - Dawn's First Light Woman) is Turtle Clan from Chippewas of Kettle & Stoney Point First Nation
(Waaseyaabino Kwe - Dawn's First Light Woman) is Turtle Clan from Chippewas of Kettle & Stoney Point First Nation
Julie will present on the importance of cultural identity as an important SEL skill for Indigenous children and youth, with a focus on key components of cultural identity from an Anishinaabe perspective and practical strategies to support identity development.
Karl A. Mercuri
Karl A. Mercuri
Dynamic Social and Emotional Leader, The Priory School, Montreal, QC
Dynamic Social and Emotional Leader, The Priory School, Montreal, QC
Karl will speak to the transformative power of Social and Emotional Learning in the everyday classroom by showing specific strategies.
Colleen Cogghe, Dan Cichelli, Lisa Demers, Lynne Ducharme, & Marc Nead
Colleen Cogghe, Dan Cichelli, Lisa Demers, Lynne Ducharme, & Marc Nead
The Team will address how A PURPOSEFUL and intentional & MULTI-DISCIPLINE strategy to communicate, implement and anchor learnings through whole system K-12 SEL approach has been critical to improving student outcomes.
Krystle Robertson and Elaine Mulcahy Rolfe
Krystle Robertson and Elaine Mulcahy Rolfe
Building Mindful Schools: SEL Classroom Strategies for System-Wide Success
This team will explore the MindUP program, an evidence-based Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum rooted in the pillars of neuroscience, mindful awareness, positive psychology, and social-emotional learning. Join them as they explore effective strategies for implementing the MindUP program system-wide and share key insights for successful integration within your educational setting.
"Strong mental health skills can be taught just as other academic subjects, with behaviours and strategies designed to improve mental health on an ongoing basis."
"Strong mental health skills can be taught just as other academic subjects, with behaviours and strategies designed to improve mental health on an ongoing basis."
In Memory of Dr. Claire Crooks
In Memory of Dr. Claire Crooks
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