Learning Forward
Equity and excellence in teaching and learning.
Supporting students in stressful times
Presenters: David Adams, Amy Nicholson and Jessy Newman
Students rely on educators to provide many kinds of support, including stable relationships and positive social support – and they need those supports now more than ever. With students at home, how can educators continue to provide social and emotional support?
Hear from experts on social and emotional learning and trauma-sensitive teaching about how you can stay connected with your students and help them navigate these stressful times.
Participants will learn:
- Why social and emotional supports are more important for students than ever;
- Keys to resilience;
- Strategies for connecting with students and promoting their well-being during distance learning; and
- Issues and considerations for supporting students during a time of crisis.
Presenters
David Adams (dadams@urbanassembly.org) is chief executive officer of The Urban Assembly.
Amy Nicholson leads partnerships in the western region of the U.S., building the knowledge and capacity of district and school leaders to support whole-child systems and strategies. Previously, she served as the director of school performance for the UNO Charter School Network in Chicago, as an education pioneer fellow, and as a special projects manager for the Chicago Public Schools. Nicholson began her career as a middle school English Language Arts teacher and a Teach for America corps member.
Jessy Newman provides consultation, evaluation materials, and professional development resources focused on social and emotional learning and youth development for youth-serving programs Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Higher Achievement, National AfterSchool Association, NatureBridge, YMCA of the USA, and Every Hour Counts.
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