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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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)
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. 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:
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).