This virtual workshop is focused on the link between teacher practices and positive youth development.  The training is anchored in a brief review of research on the formation of protective factors and resiliency traits and the instructional practices that promote self-resilience and persistence skills of the learner.  The training provides an overview of how integrating instructional practices to promote students’ skills in the following areas:  relationship/attachment skills, self-regulation, academic agency, collaboration and healthy habits (self-care / personal wellness) and provides context for how these efforts lead to improved outcomes over the lifespan.

 Aligns with:

• NYSED Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness: Tenant 5 (Social Emotional Learning and Tenant 6 (Family and Community Engagement)
• NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework:  Principle 1  (Welcoming and Affirming Environment) and Principle 3 (Identifying Inclusive Curriculum and Assessment)
• New York State Network for Youth Success Quality Self Assessment (QSA): Element 3 (Relationships) & Element 5 (Programming and Activities)

Presenter:  Dr. Lura Lunkenheimer, President and CEO of Peaceful Schools

 Target Audience:  Educators k-12, teachers in training, afterschool providers, Administration k-12, Community Based Organizations working with students k-12

 Date:  Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Times:  10:00am – 11:30am OR 3:45pm – 5:15pm

Cost:  $35 per participant

Register by February 8, 2022