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Kent McIntosh on project REact to train staff on a decision points on Equity

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We attended the Innovative Schools Summit Conference -which was excellent- there were several sessions on Emotional Intelligence and growing Emotional Intelligence. I would love to see more PD around this topic for adults and students.

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Caring School Community and Restorative Practices and PBIS

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Caring School Community and Restorative Practices and PBIS

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We have used the CSC curriculum to teach SEL and have used the CSC Discipline curriculum component to create a behavior/response matrix that aligns with the curriculum. We are working towards making behavior and the adult response a "teachable moment" and use Restorative Practices and PBIS with this work.

Danielle

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K-12

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There are not adopted SEL curricula in Seattle Public Schools...but we provide funds for schools to opt into the following Kai Kunkel kbkunkel@seattleschools.org

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There are not adopted SEL curricula in Seattle Public Schools...but we provide funds for schools to opt into the following Kai Kunkel kbkunkel@seattleschools.org

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Second Step Early Learning for preschool

Digital Second Step for K-5

RULER (very few elementary schools have subscriptions)

CharacterStrong for middle school

SEE Learning

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Primary focused but available for all grades

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Renaissance has a screener 'FastBridge' compares where students self-rate to where teachers believe they are. They call it SABERS though the Fastbridge system.

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looking at the SEL Indicators to make them more culturally relevent

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Training implementation looks different for Kinder and HS.

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Getting staff buy-in is the biggest barrier - the age of overwhelm

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Check out the work of Nel Noddings regarding the Ethic of Care

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Bringing in Native Consultant Arlie Neskahi to share Indigenous practices

Coordinating efforts with MTSS/PBIS in bringing schools into culturally responsive approaches paired with restorative practices, overcoming barriers of racial bias.

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Taught staff how to put students in community/social circles.

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Utilize SEL website for resources. Helping staff understand importance of Tier 1.

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Use HYS results to make decisions about trainings.

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See some push back from teachers about the SEL Character Strong lessons, feeling like they aren't interactive

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Small district

Pushing UDL to bring in teams simultaneously

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What's the learning target for staff? How to pick the topics?

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Middle school uses Character Strong, have advisories on Tuesday and Fridays, all mapped out in advance by district staff;

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Looking at attendance rates - underpinning is no friends and learning is not relevant. We take for granted they may appear social, but not necessarily friends and how to teach "how to be a friend".

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Staff asked for PBIS trainer to come back for additional trainings (Flint from Whitworth).

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Tri Day- community building, train the trainer ideas to map out ongoing relationship building with staff.

Looking at how to build a full day with all staff

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Hires Flint Simonson from Whitworth University on PBIS.

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Using Onward for PD learning. District has incorporated Restorative Practices.

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Hired PBIS coach both online and inperson.

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Have all new teachers do SEL curriculum training when they start on the job

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Book study with Para Educators.

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Teach weekly SEL lessons

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Question:

My stance is that SEL should be embedded into everything. How are folks making this happen?

Kai

Academic integration PD

Priority to diminish hours, create oppurtunities for SEL within content

Partnerships with other departments whose work is connected (esp with communities).

Race Equity/ Mental Health Teams. Mostly about messaging, but connections.

Building accountability

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ESD 101 has incredible training, two mandatory trainings per month, including gang awareness, sex trafficking, substance use, etc. Strong focus on substance use prevention for SAP staff, did all day training on Threat Assessment

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Brings in outside speaker to support the work. Utilize late starts to provide training. Some struggle with implementation.

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Teacher perception of SEL. Need to focus on adult SEL competencies before/in addition to addressing student needs.

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Last year saw an increase in sexual behavior with students at school, contracted with a trainer to focus on interaction between sexual health and mental health, did two 3 hour trainings for the MH team in August and January and they were very well received. MH team shared that they feel much more comfortable with what is developmentally appropriate and when not, and when things are super critical & got advice about what to do in crisis situations.

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Recognizing all parents want what is best for their children and that may look different for different families. Asset-based approach.

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Received additional funding to train staff in Character Strong.

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Some of the elementary students help with trainings. HS and Elementary work togerther.

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We're continuing funding to staff our 12 mental health specialists moving forward despite budget uncertainty!

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Best PD day ever

Sandy Zimmerman, American Ninja Warrior

Presented on ACES, resilience

Elem, Secondary, all did independent work around team building, getting to know one another. Questionnaire was sent before to find commonality. Golden ticket was awarded to winning team.

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Elementary and Jr high school counselor. Time has been spent more focused on elementary students. Used 2nd step with middle school students towards the end of the year. Very supportive staff/team.

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Will be in the same position/school placement next year, will get to work with the same students next year! Also got have face time with all of her students this year!

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All district trainings in SEL focused professional development day planned. They will be offered different sessions. Waiting until September, after school starts. Has a keynote speaker and breakout sessions.

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Building relationships, navigating the concept of being an "outsider" within the community.

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Able to hire and not lose staff. Able to hire an administrator/dean of student services (MTSS/PBIS). Coordinate efforts with purpose in tiered framework. Serving all students. Looking forward to developing position and work. Small district, compact school - blessing and it's own set of opportunities.

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Recently transitioned to new position and is being brought back for 2024-25 school year. Connecting with a new group of students.

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Adult SEL

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SEL Day has been used for CPI training. Short timeline to develop PD. Concern of school closures.

Self reflection and planning concepts

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Survived the first year of teaching 7th grade after a decade teaching 5th! Lots of staff layoffs have made things difficult and caused really big shifts. New syllabus, new building, new principal. Lots of new. "You would be a good candidate for middle school"!

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Use the DESSA for SEL screening, seeing marked improvement from last year to this year, and between the beginning of this year to the end; seeing marked improvement between years and within year!

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When it's not all face to face, they are trying online modules. Challenge to keep track of people's time. Previously in person, including a book study. This year offers online videos and trainings.

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Restorative Practices and SEL

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Used Employee Assistance Program template to help students transition. Students had access vetted professional content - 40% accessed the resources that mirrored what they might see.

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Corey Gibb

corey_gibb@lkstevens.wednet.edu

Lake Stevens Middle School

Lake Stevens School District

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BHSAP ESD101

Newport School District

thomassonamy@esd101.net

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Students starting to advocate for themselves as the EOY nears.

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Students starting to advocate for themselves as the EOY nears.

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Elementary/JH School Counselor

Liberty School District (Spangle)

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Kim Weaver, STEM and EdTech Coordinator, OESD114

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Kim Weaver, STEM and EdTech Coordinator, OESD114

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kweaver@oesd114.org

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Director of Special Services

Chief Leschi Schools

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Tukwila SD

samplei@tukwila.wednet.edu

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Northwest Career & Technical Academy Skills Center in Skagit County

lbrower@nwtech.k12.wa.us

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Seattle Public Schools kbkunkel@seattleschools.org

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Kennewick School District

brittany.becker@ksd.org

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Pasco School District. drumsey@psd1.org

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Mabton School District

alvarezl@msd120.org

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Christy Krutulis Walla Walla ckrutulis@wwps.org 

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Christy Krutulis Walla Walla ckrutulis@wwps.org 

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Danielle Peterson/NWESD 189-La Conner SD 

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Danielle Peterson/NWESD 189-La Conner SD 

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dpeterson@nwesd.org

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North Thurston Public School

Lvanleishout@nthurston.k12.wa.us

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svlad@fwps.org or sabrinavlad24@gmail.com

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Kerry Bloomquist - OSPI

kerry.bloomquist@k12.wa.us

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christian.stark@k12.wa.us

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June 10th and June 28th 8:00-9:00 Sign Up for Office Hours

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Use SEL competencies to meet students where they are at. Students have learned how to disengage and how to isolate.

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The days of sit and get over. Need to engage students as leaders. Encourage teachers to collect student voice to get feedback.

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Decided to spread 3 days out throughout the school year.

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Buy in at secondary level on Character Strong.

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Belong Partners-used to be Sound Discipline

Sustainability is a continuous barrier

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Included a variety of staff with the planning (15) so it was meaningful. Now, they will be offered choices what PD they want to attend.

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Whole child translated to whole team. SEL is pumped throughout the system. Subjects can be siloed.

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Engineer by trade, is incorporating SEL into STEM and academic learning standards. Connecting empathy, problem solving.

ELA, Math, Science. Content experts

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Learning more about partners to avoid competing initiatives

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Working with Leslie James (media literacy): provided PD for teachers to connect content

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Competencies, Character and Communication is key to student success and key to future success