Given the rise in student mental health needs, it becomes increasingly imperative that school counselors embrace an integrated campus approach to support the whole child. Social/emotional learning (SEL) provides a framework that aligns with the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors to create a proactive school counseling program. Hear how one district... more

Given the rise in student mental health needs, it becomes increasingly imperative that school counselors embrace an integrated campus approach to support the whole child. Social/emotional learning (SEL) provides a framework that aligns with the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors to create a proactive school counseling program. Hear how one district blends ASCA's Mindsets & Behaviors with SEL to create positive student outcomes. Download accompanying handouts.

Learning objectives: 
After viewing this webinar you should be able to:

1. Describe the core competencies of social/emotional learning.
   
2. Implement presented SEL activities with students.
   
3. Reflect on how to best integrate SEL principles into daily counseling practice.
   

Speakers: 

• Kristina Kern, School Counselor, Austin ISD, Austin, Texas
  
• Teri Wood, Elementary Counseling Coordinator, Austin ISD, Austin, Texas
  
• Pam Martin, Social & Emotional Learning Specialist, Austin ISD, Austin, Texas
  

Original air date: Sept. 21, 2018 less