Introduction
Conferences offer educators specializing in social and emotional learning (SEL) the opportunity to discover the latest research, innovative strategies, and practical tools to enhance their teaching practice. They serve as a platform to gather and share insights, foster connections, and address the unique challenges faced in promoting students’ emotional and social well-being.
We have selected ten social emotional learning conferences in 2024 that we believe you should attend as a specialist in the field. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of emerging trends or refine your approach to teaching, these top SEL conferences of the year promise to empower attendees with the resources and inspiration needed to make a profound impact in their classrooms, schools and wider communities.
1. SEL4US SEL Resource Showcase
Host: SEL4US
Location: Online
Dates: January 18, 2024
Audience: n/a
Cost: See website for details
Link to register: https://sel4us.org/blog/event/sel4us-sel-resource-showcase-2024-01
2. Illinois Social Emotional Learning Conference 2024
Host: Regional Office of Education #8
Location: Springfield, IL
Dates: February 20, 2024
Audience: Teachers, paraprofessionals, mental health professionals, administrators, SEL team members, social workers, counselors, and all other school staff
Speakers:
– Michael Bonner
– Gerry Brooks
– Carla Tantillo Philibert
Cost: See website for details
Link to register: https://www.roe8.com/calendar/4643676/illinois-social-emotional-learning-conference-2024
3. Social and Emotional Learning Conference
Host: University of Northern Iowa College of Education
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
Dates: April 19, 2024
Audience: Teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, school administrators and anyone who works with youth and children in the community
Speakers:
– Mark Sander (clinical psychologist)
– Todd Parr (author, illustrator)
Cost: See website for details
Link to register: https://coe.uni.edu/2024-social-and-emotional-learning-conference
4. SEL & Wellness Summit
Host: Sacramento County Office of Education
Location: Sacramento, CA
Dates: May 2-3, 2024
Audience: California County Office of Education leaders focused on SEL, district and community SEL leaders, and other focal school leaders and staff
Speakers:
– Roberto Rivera
– Dena Simmons
Cost: See website for details
Link to register: https://www.calhopesel.org/sel-wellness-summit
5. 2024 National SEL Conference
Host: Center for the Promotion of Social and Emotional Learning (CPSEL)
Theme: Building Community, Cultivating Change: The Movement for Expanded SEL Capacity
Location: King of Prussia, PA
Dates: May 21-23, 2024
Audience: Program administrators and coordinators, classroom teachers pre-K – secondary education, SEL providers and coaches, emotional or behavioral support staff and parenting support
Speakers:
– Shileste Overton Morris
– Kathy Van Horn, M.Ed., Licensed Psychologist
– Karen Lehman
Cost: See website for details
Link to register: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/NSELconference2024/home/
Fostering Inclusivity in Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Delve into evidence-based strategies for building and implementing inclusive SEL programs. Essential for directors of counseling and counselors, this infographic elucidates how to integrate SEL interventions that engage all students, particularly those from marginalized groups.
- Program Design: Highlights the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the importance of addressing systematic barriers for students with disabilities.
- Program Development: Emphasizes culturally affirming programs and family involvement to enrich SEL.
- Program Implementation: Focuses on the role of teachers and the need for adult development in SEL programs.
- Program Research: Points out the impact of culture on emotional development and the value of culturally responsive pedagogy.
6. Social-Emotional Learning Forum
Host: Social-Emotional Learning Forum
Location & Dates:
– Nashville, TX – June 19-23, 2024
– Chicago, IL – November 6-9, 2024
Audience: Classroom teachers, principals, deans, school counselors, social workers, behaviorists, psychologists, community & faith-based youth workers
Speakers:
– Dr. Tiffany Anderson
– Dr. Brian Dinkins
– Consuelo Kickbusch
Cost: See website for details
Link to register: https://innovativeschoolssummit.com/social-emotional-learning-forum/
7. 2024 BlackSEL Summit
Host: DOM Education Fund
Theme: Waiting to ExSEL: An Intergenerational Exploration Exploration Connecting the Past to the Present
Location: Durham, NC
Dates: September 26-27, 2024
Audience:
Speakers: TBD
Cost: See website for details
Link to register: https://blacksel.org/summit-24/
8. Virtual Collaborative 2024
Host: International School Counselor Association
Theme: Unity in Diversity: Harmonizing SEL Standards, Mental Health, and Inclusive Practices
Location: Online
Dates:
– October 23-29
– November 6-12, 2024
Audience: n/a
Speakers:
– Maria Sirois, Psy.D
– Jacinta Williams
– Ruth E. VanReken
Cost: See website for details
Link to register: https://iscainfo.com/Collaborative-2024
9. 2024 SEL Exchange
Host: Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
Theme: ACCELERATE: Academic Thriving and Lifelong Learning
Location: Chicago, IL
Dates: November 12-14, 2024
Audience: 2,000 SEL and education champions from around the world including school and district leaders, researchers, policy leaders, parents, and young people
Speakers: TBD
Cost: See website for details
Link to register: https://selexchange.casel.org/2024conference
10. The 2024 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health
Host: National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH)
Theme: Promoting Well-Being in School
Location: Orlando, FL
Dates: December 5-7, 2024
Audience: Leaders, practitioners, researchers, family members, advocates, and other partners in the school mental health field
Speakers: TBD
Cost: See website for details
Link to register: https://www.schoolmentalhealth.org/annual-conference/
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