Join Us for The Heart of
SEL Conference
The Statewide Social Emotional Learning Conference
The Heart of SEL Conference will provide a space for SEL Champions to convene, network, learn and share resources with one another as we work collectively to support students.
Our goals include:
(1) Increase awareness of SEL, of MiSELA and other educational organizations doing this work;
(2) Increase unity and commitment around SEL; and
(3) Increase our SEL community connections and support for one another around Adult practice of SEL.
Conference Schedule
Registration and Breakfast
8:00 AM
MiSELA and Partners Introduction
Welcome and Heart Warmer
8:30 AM
Whole-Hearted Dedication to SEL
Pulling on Heart Strings
Student Voice Panel will share what SEL means to them.
Valerie Shapiro, PhD, University of California-Berkeley, Leader of the CallHOPE Student Support Initiative, will share lessons learned from California Regional SEL Efforts.
Keynote Address: Listen to Your Heart
Dayna Browning and Kelly Sager, Co-leaders of the UP SEL Community of Practice
Regional Spotlight: Follow Your Heart-Part 1
11:45 AM
Lunch and Heart Health Wellness Break
This session will be an opportunity to connect with others in your local region around the SEL work you are engaging in.
Regional Spotlight: Follow Your Heart-Part 2
Introduction of the MiSELA and Partners Statewide Survey
Heart-to-Heart Networking
SEL Speed Dating
3:30 PM
Closing: The Heart of the Matter