University of Oregon College of Education Cohesive Learning Institutes 2025: Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom
In Winter and Spring of 2025, the UO College of Education is pleased to host a series of three learning institutes. This year’s Learning Institutes will be dedicated to expanding on culturally responsive teaching models, social emotional learning (SEL), and the principles of universal design.
The Institutes are open to teacher candidates in UO Educator Preparation programs: SPED (K12 and EI); UOTeach (Elementary and Middle/High); Music Education; School Psychology; the Cooperating professionals and Mentor teachers of our teacher candidates; the candidate's supervisors, faculty, and other support educators.
The following materials are provided to support the pre-reading and session activities for the upcoming Educator Equity Series hosted by the University of Oregon College of Education Winter and Spring 2025. Attendees can access reading materials here. Materials are organized according to their session date.
Session 1: Transformative Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Friday, January 10, 2025 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Session 2: A Supportive Classroom Environment, Friday, February 28, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Session 3: Integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Instruction, Friday, April 11, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Session 1: Transformative Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Friday, January 10, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pre-work
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Here are are two documents we will be working from for Session 1:
All participants will need to read the following:
Participants choose 2-3 additional resources to read/explore:
- Toward Transformative SEL: Using an Equity Lens
- Applying an Equity Lens to Social, Emotional, and Academic Development
- Integrating a Focus on Equity into SEL (infographic)
- School Climate and SEL
- SEL as a Lever for Equity and Excellence
- Signature Practices – ideas for implementation
- Playlist | Webinars re: Equity and SEL | CASEL
- CASEL Discussion Guide
Zoom information for January 10:
Make sure to download the Zoom App “Zoom Client for Meetings” (If in an open area, please remember to wear headphones/earbuds during the Zoom session). Meeting ID: 882 6862 7700, Passcode: 891581
Join the January 10 Zoom Meeting
Session 2: A Supportive Classroom Environment
Friday, February 28, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pre-work
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Here are are two documents we will be working from for Session 2:
COE SEL Participant Handout - Agenda and Links for Session 2 (Clicking on this link will download a copy to your computer)
COE SEL Institute Slide Presentation Session 2
All participants will need to read the following:
- A Supportive Classroom Environment | CASEL
- How to Foster a Growth Mindset in the Classroom
- Fostering Academic Mindsets
- And …Complete SEL in the Classroom Self-Assessment
Participants choose 2-3 additional resources to read/explore:
- Promoting Young Children’s Social and Emotional Health
- 3 Ways to Integrate SEL into Classroom Practices
- Invite Students to Co-Design their learning environment
- Is Your Classroom Academically Safe?
- Restorative Practices: Fostering Healthy Relationships and Promoting Positive Discipline in Schools
- Developing Academic Mindsets that Foster Growth, Development and Innovation
- TED Talk | Rita Pierson | Every Child Needs a Champion
- Accentuate The Positive: The transformative power of small encouragements and welcoming interactions
Additional Resources:
- 10 Phrases to Build Positive Academic Mindsets
- Student Survey | How I feel about my classroom/school
- Data Reflection Protocol (for above survey)
- Incorporating Indigenous Practices to Support Social Emotional Learning
- NIEA | Whole Child Approach
- Article | Building a space to dream: Supporting indigenous children's survivance through community-engaged social and emotional learning
- Article | Supporting Students who are often Absent
Zoom information for February 28, 2025:
Make sure to download the Zoom App “Zoom Client for Meetings” (If in an open area, please remember to wear headphones/earbuds during the Zoom session).
Join the February 28 Zoom Meeting
Session 3: Integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Instruction
Friday, April 11, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Here are are two documents we will be working from for Session 3:
COE SEL Participant Handout - Agenda and Links for Session 3 (Clicking on this link will download a copy to your computer)
COE SEL Institute Slide Presentation Session 3
Pre-work
All participants will need to read the following:
- Aligning SEL and Academic Objectives
- Transforming Education's SEL Integration Approach for Classroom Educators
Participants choose 2-3 additional resources to read/explore:
- Using Interactive Pedagogy
- SEL Teaching Practices that Enhance Academic Learning
- Integrated Learning, Integrated Lives: Highlighting Opportunities For Transformative SEL Within Academic Instruction
Additional Resources:
More General Strategies for Integrating SEL:
- Using Interactive Pedagogy
- SEL Teaching Practices that Enhance Academic Learning
- Integrated Learning, Integrated Lives: Highlighting Opportunities For Transformative SEL Within Academic Instruction
- Aligning SEL and Academic Objectives
- Transforming Education's SEL Integration Approach for Classroom Educators
- Promoting SEL: Elementary
- Promoting SEL: Middle School
- Promoting SEL: High School
- SEL Instruction in Secondary Classrooms
- Career & College Readiness
SEL for English Learners
- SEL for English Language Learners
- 10 Strategies for Supporting SEL for ELLs: Grow as you go!
- Want to Support English Learners? Prioritize SEL, New Study Finds
SEL in Music
- Building SEL Skills in Music Education
- SEL in Music Education (collection of resources)
- SEL in the Music Classroom
SEL in Early Childhood/Early Elementary
- Challenges and Solutions for Teaching Problem Solving Skills
- Supporting Social Emotional Development: What ALL Early Interventionists can do!
- Explore Feelings with Storytime
- Teaching Emotions: Activity Ideas to Share with Families
- Promoting Self-Regulation in the First Five Years: A Practice Brief
SEL in Elementary Literacy
SEL in HS – Language Arts/Literacy
- Examples of SEL in HS Language Arts Instruction - Download PDF
- Role of SEL in Improving Literacy - Download PDF
SEL in Math
- SEL and Mathematics
- Examples of SEL in Math Instruction
- Combining SEL and Math in the Early Grades
- Evaluate your math curriculum through an SEL lens
SEL in Science
- Integrating SEL into the Science Classroom – Download PDF
- SEL Within Science Education
- Cohesive Learning Institutes
Zoom information for April 11, 2025:
Make sure to download the Zoom App “Zoom Client for Meetings” (If in an open area, please remember to wear headphones/earbuds during the Zoom session).