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Spring 2026
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Classroom Today: What Is It and What Does It Look Like in the Classroom?
- LIVE: 3/19/2026
- 1.5 Hours
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Classroom Today: What Is It and What Does It Look Like?
Course Description:In this session, participants will explore Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) approaches, including a comprehensive model of SEL to integrate into everyday content instruction, no matter what subject or grade level they teach. Research draws on experts and authors in the field such as Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, Dominique Smith, Marilee Sprenger, Jeffrey Benson, and more. Participants will come away with a toolbox of strategies for addressing essential competencies and real-world examples highlighting the many opportunities for social and emotional learning within the K–12 academic curriculum as well as approaches, strategies, techniques, and resources for educators to operationalize SEL more effectively in their classrooms.
Presenter: Dr. Chris M. Clayton Sr., NBCT, PhD
Course LIVE Session: Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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Course Completion CriteriaTo complete this course, participants must:
1. Join and participate in the the book in full and complete the Reading Attestation to confirm.
2. Reflect by completing the Reflection Guide questionnaire.
3. Discuss the book during the LIVE Book Discussion through PEARL on March 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
OR by responding to Book Discussion Forums and replying to at least one post in each forum.
OR by responding to Book Discussion Forums and replying to at least one post in each forum.
4. Confirm you finished all required activities by completing the Confirmation of Active Participation attestation.
5. Evaluate your learning experience by completing the Feedback to PSEA About this Course form.
Number of Learning Hours for this Course
Members who complete this course receive 1.5 hours of Act 48 and/or a certificate that may apply for Chapter 14 hours. Your employer has sole discretion to determine if this course qualifies for Chapter 14 hours. The 1.5 hours for this course include to read, for the Reflection Guide, and to complete the discussion.
