Connecting SEL, Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed

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 In today’s schools, creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students. This workshop, “Connecting SEL, Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Approaches, and PBIS,” is designed to empower educators, administrators, and support staff to integrate these frameworks for a cohesive, culturally responsive approach to student well-being and success.

• Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): Understanding how SEL fosters students’ self-awareness, empathy, decision-making, and relationship skills to strengthen both individual and collective resilience.
• Restorative Practices: Building skills to nurture strong, healthy relationships and to address conflict in a way that promotes healing and accountability, emphasizing the importance of community and respect within the classroom.
• Trauma-Informed Approaches: Recognizing and responding to the effects of trauma on student behavior and learning, and developing strategies to create supportive, safe spaces that foster trust and stability.
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS): Establishing proactive systems that encourage positive behavior and create clear expectations, while also allowing flexibility for individualized support when needed.

Participants will discuss how the different frameworks support one another and develop strategies to create synergy between the different frameworks. Participants will learn how to create activities and lessons that incorporate multiple student support frameworks and academic content.

This interactive workshop will provide practical tools and strategies for weaving these approaches together to meet the diverse needs of students. Through case studies, role-playing, and collaborative activities, attendees will learn how to create a restorative, empathetic, and supportive educational environment that centers students’ well-being and resilience. This comprehensive approach will empower educators to foster a positive school climate, reduce disciplinary issues, and improve student engagement and achievement.

Who Should Attend: Educators, counselors, administrators, and school support staff looking to enhance their toolkit for whole-child development and inclusive practices.