Division of Instruction Return to School Spring 2021 Tips and Tools

In this 1-hour restorative PD, participants will learn about the connection between body, mind, and spirit in wellness and will gain strategies for integrating wellness into instruction to manage toxic stress.

ONLY certificated teachers and school-based support staff will be compensated. (one hour training rate)

You may only attend one session.

Administrators, non-school based support staff and SHHS staff can attend, but no compensation will be available.

Please select ONE of the following sessions to attend:

April 20, 2021 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM

April 27, 2021 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM

May 4, 2021 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM

May 11, 2021 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM

May 18, 2021 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM

To register-

__1. Log into LAUSD MYPLN

__2. Search SELPD2020

__3. Select Wellness Practices for Educators: Mind, Body and Spirit

__4. Choose the session you wish to attend

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Welcome back from break! The SEL unit has a new opportunity for teachers who are passionate about Social Emotional Learning.  Please see the attached file regarding an SEL Cadre Teacher Leader opportunity.

School site administrators, non school-site administrators and principal supervisors will have the opportunity to deepedn their understanding of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Leadership to proactively engage and sustain positive school cultures. Paricipants will explore how SEL can ssure equitable outcomes for all learners.

We are encouraging schools to consider sending teachers in teams whenever possible. This will help with building common vision for SEL implementation at their schools.

In order to respond to the requests from teachers, the Social Emotional Learning unit has added the following professional development opportunities to our calendar. All of these trainings are available to Early Education and TK-12 grade teachers, substitutes, school-based program coordinators, support staff and academic counselors. Participants will be compensated at training rate. Please note that you will NOT be compensated, if you have already completed a PD session in the past year.

Please search for SELPD2020 and register on MYPLN.

A Deeper Dive into Social Emotional Learning Integration
In this 5-hour professional development, participants will go deeper into the Social Emotional Learning competencies and learn strategies for integrating SEL & trauma-informed practices into instruction. Participants will be compensated at their training rate.
Offered June 14 and June 15 from 9 AM - 4 PM

Using Social Emotional Learning to Promote Agency, Identity and Belonging
In this 4-hour professional development, participants will explore how to promote agency, identity and a sense of belonging through Social Emotional Learning.

Offered June 12, June 14 and June 16 from 9 AM - 1 PM

Mindfulness for Educators
In this 4-hour professional development, participants will learn about the benefits of Mindfulness. Participants will gain strategies for integrating Mindfulness into instruction to manage toxic stress and trauma.

If you have already taken a Mindfulness training offered by Health Education Programs/ Social Emotional Learning Unit, you will not be compensated.

Offered June 12, June 15 and June 16 from 9 AM - 1 PM

From the Division of Instructions' Social Emotional Learning Unit

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