Join EDC experts at the 2024 SEL Exchange hosted by CASEL in Chicago, Illinois.
Connect with EDC at the 2023 SEL Exchange
About the Conference
Hosted by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), the Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) Exchange is the nation’s largest forum on SEL. The SEL Exchange is a unique and timely opportunity for those who are committed to creating caring, productive, and equitable schools and communities that develop the whole child and ensure that all students can thrive. With demand for SEL at an all-time high, now is the time to come together, share what we know, and anchor ourselves in advancing high-quality research, practice, and policies.
Our Booth
Come see us at Booth #234.
We'll be in the exhibition hall at the conference—we hope to see you there!
Book time to speak with Shai Fuxman in person during the conference or virtually anytime by clicking the link below.
Our Sessions
Climate Change Education and SEL: Helping Children Protect the Earth and Their Wellbeing
Shai Fuxman | November 13th at 3:15-4:30 PM in Room E261
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- A growing number of students struggle with anxiety triggered by the mere mention of climate change; they suffer from what mental health experts call Climate Anxiety. Climate change and the anxiety it provokes require us to provide students with academic knowledge and social and emotional skills to help them become better stewards of our planet while also caring for their own mental health. This workshop will provide research-based practices to integrate SEL skills into climate change education.
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Levers for Equitable Approaches to Promoting Belonging in the Classroom
Akira Gutierrez Renzulli and Tori Todd | November 13th at 3:15-4:30 PM in Room E266
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Students are ready for learning when they feel safe, supported, and connected at school. We propose that sense of belonging relies on mutually beneficial interactions between student identity and positive relationships within the school and their broader community. Participants will collaborate to plan for practices that foster a sense of belonging by identifying rich opportunities to celebrate student identities and leverage social capital to the benefit of academic engagement and overall thriving.
Promoting Educational Equity for Newcomer Populations through Social-Emotional Learning
Lauren Gilman and Sara Niño | November 14th at 10:45-12:00 PM in Room E252
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How can school districts integrate effective practices to support the well-being of “newcomer” students and families? Now more than ever, educators are called upon to build the academic, social, and emotional capacities of immigrant and refugee learners. In this session, we’ll examine ways of integrating student well-being at district, school, and classroom levels within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). You’ll share strategies and come away with action steps.
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Dr. Shai Fuxman, a behavioral health expert and senior research scientist, leads initiatives promoting the positive development of youth and serves as a technical assistance specialist and advisor for EDC Solutions.
Sara Velia Niño, EDC training and technical assistance (TTA) associate, is an educational equity expert and scholar-practitioner.
Tori Todd, Training and Technical Assistant Associate, supports educators to design student-centered, equitable learning experiences.
Akira Gutierrez Renzulli, senior training and technical assistance associate, has extensive expertise in SEL, early childhood, school readiness, resilience, and trauma-informed practices.
Lauren Gilman, a highly skilled technical assistance specialist and experienced program manager, has extensive knowledge of mental health promotion, behavioral health, school-based initiatives, substance misuse prevention, youth violence prevention, cultural responsiveness, and mentoring.