The purpose of this course is to provide teachers and administrators with a framework of routines, practices and learning activities designed to equip today’s youth, adolescents and young adults with the skills to ensure a positive psychological, social and emotional well-being. These skills allow for student success in solving problems, resolving conflict, and self-advocating. Throughout this course the educator will learn strategies and techniques in order to infuse these practices within their existing curriculum and how-to role model the skills in each of these 5 modules provided by the authors. All of the strategies have been proven to succeed based on research conducted in the classroom.

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Possess the skills to implement an SEL framework in their classroom or school. InTASC 1,9,10
• Build character traits including empathy, compassion, trust, acceptance, respect, and citizenship. InTASC 1,3
• Develop a climate and healthy relationships within your group that includes listening, observing, and expressing an interest in others. InTASC 1,3
• Use The Eight Essential Questions resolve conflict, solve problems, and self advocate. InTASC 2,3,9