This interactive workshop will equip educators with practical strategies to seamlessly integrate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) into their classrooms. Participants will explore three key categories: supporting classroom environments, integrating SEL into academic instruction, and explicitly teaching SEL. By the end of the session, educators will leave with actionable techniques to implement the very next day.
Professional Learning Specialist, Regional Office of Education #33
Jessica Donaldson serves as a Professional Learning Specialist at Regional Office of Education #33 with over 15 years of extensive experience in Behavioral Health. Her expertise lies in bridging the gap between behavioral health and education through comprehensive training, coaching... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST
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Through this training, adults will leave with a greater understanding of the realities of trafficking, its root causes, how to identify victims, and how to take action. This training is beneficial in educating anyone working with youth on the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC).
The KEC Phoenix Academy program is an alternative education program in DeKalb County that serves approximately 175 students per year from nine districts. Over the the last 15 years the academic, social and mental health needs of students from the region have changed significantly, which has caused KEC to adjust programming continuously by offering multiple interventions and incentives in a strong partnership with their sending schools to reach an unmatched 92% success rate. Listen to how local school administrators collaborate and partner with the KEC Phoenix Academy to best meet the needs of an ever changing population to ensure the success of students in the region through a positive learning environment.
