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Register for a Live Webinar

Building a Positive School Climate: Real-World Success Stories and Strategies

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
12:00pm Pacific | 3:00pm Eastern

A webinar by Second Step®, brought to you by Committee for Children and Panorama Education.

Students’ K–12 years are filled with academic pressures, social dynamics, and opportunities for personal growth. Research shows that developing strong social-emotional skills during these years is crucial for their success both in school and in life. Fortunately, districts can equip students with skills to navigate school years and beyond while also alleviating ongoing behavioral issues, absenteeism, and other common barriers to student success.

Join this webinar to hear the latest research about the importance of school climate and how schoolwide social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies can both teach skills and build community. You’ll also hear from leaders at Everett Public Schools, West Linn-Wilsonville School District, and Champaign Unit 4 School District, IL about how to lay the foundation by employing research-backed data collection to capture diverse perspectives and understand student needs. They’ll share their solutions for improving school climate through SEL in their unique learning environments.

Key Takeaways

Explore why school climate matters and how it affects safety, community, and teaching and learning.
Gain insights into the common hurdles schools encounter when tackling school climate and hear practical ways to overcome them.
Learn how to use surveys and apply effective data practices to measure school climate in your schools.

Speakers

Dr. Cailin Currie, Senior Research Scientist, Committee for Children
Jennifer Spencer-Iiams, Assistant Superintendent, West Linn-Wilsonville School District
David Peters, Director, Student Support Services, Everett Public Schools
Dr. Angela Ward, Assistant Superintendent of Equity & Engagement, Champaign Unit 4 School District, IL
David Reif, Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning, Champaign Unit 4 School District, IL
Jennifer Sanderlin (Moderator), Senior State Partnerships Manager, Committee for Children

Presented in collaboration with

The Nonprofit Behind the Second Step^® Family of Programs

While we’re best known for our Second Step family of social-emotional learning programs, Committee for Children has championed the safety and well-being of children since 1979. From our headquarters in Seattle, Washington, we partner with researchers, policymakers, and thought leaders to fulfill our vision of safe children thriving in a peaceful world. Learn more about our work.

We’re committed to ensuring our programs are culturally relevant, affirming, and accessible to all children, especially the most systemically marginalized children. Find out more.