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