School-Connect Blog
June 2019
Featured Guest Post:
“What We Do for Ourselves, Directly Affects Everything”
Guest Author: Sharon Bradley – Director of Family and Social Services/SEL, Plano ISD
Summer break is near for most educators and already here for some!
This is the perfect time for us to revisit our self-care plans and reflect upon the effects of stress on our health and overall wellbeing. Several of you may be thinking that this is a topic to think about when students return next school year. However, that could not be further from the truth. This has to be addressed and planned for BEFORE you return to your schools and classrooms to prevent teacher burnout and to increase your effectiveness as an educator, spouse, parent, friend, etc. Self-care helps us refocus on what is important and true.
May 2019
Making the Case for SEL
Texas Legislation Proposes HB4454: Social and Emotional Learning Standards for Public School Educational Programs
Initiated by Monica Rios (a former SEL student of R. Keeth Matheny), Texas is now considering state standards for SEL. CLICK for more info.
HB4454 Update: The TX House Education Committee approved HB 4454. Representative Dutton moved that HB 4454 be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it pass and be printed.
Past Posts 2019
April Blog – The Gift of Listening: Integrating Active Listening into Daily Life & School Culture. Click HERE for the full post.
March Blog – Creating a Safer, Supportive Learning Environment. Click HERE for the full post.
February Blog – Worried About Teens Stress Levels? Give Teens the Tools They Need to Work Through It! Click HERE for the full post.
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With the first day of school fast approaching (and already started for some), check out this great article by EdWeek about building trust with your students.
www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2018/08/15/first-day-school-sharing-stories-builds-trust.html
Build Student Trust by Sharing Stories on the First Day
Seán Arthurs has started off every school year by telling a story about his family’s devotion to the teaching profession and his personal route into the classroom. He writes how sharing his backgro...The need for SEL continues to be ever-present in our communities. This is a sad reality that needs to be addressed. #SEL #SELforALL #curriculum #awareness #emotionalintelligence
www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2019/07/28/survey-cyberbullying-grows-worse-among-girls/stories/2...
Survey: Cyberbullying grows worse among girls
SEATTLE — Rachel Whalen remembers feeling gutted in high school when a former friend would mock her online postings, threaten to unfollow or unfriend her ...School-Connect will be at the following upcoming events this fall. Come say hi – we would love to meet you! Click on the event to learn more.