Center in Transformative Social Emotional Learning

Transformative SEL is anchored in the notion of justice-oriented citizenship, and we discuss issues of culture, identity, agency, belonging, and engagement as relevant expressions of the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) 5 core competencies. SEL can be a powerful lever for creating caring, just, inclusive, and healthy communities that support all individuals in reaching their fullest potential. It alone will not solve deep-seated inequities in the education system however it can help organization leaders promote understanding, examine biases, reflect on and address the impact of racism, build cross-cultural relationships, and cultivate adult and student practices that close opportunity gaps and create more inclusive youth development programs.

In this session, participants will:

• Increase their self-awareness of how their identities shaped their experiences and shape their definitions of success and their interpretations of student behaviour.
• Deconstruct, reflect on and design lessons that support active valuing, engagement and development of the whole child.
• Learn approaches for building trust across race, class and culture with students and families.