De-Mystifying Trauma for Parents and the Learning Community
By Joyce Whitby Our students’ first teachers in life are inarguably their parents. As educators, we have always known that parental involvement is directly related to student success. Because of the pandemic, many parents have a new perspective and appreciation…
Going Beyond SEL: Another way to look at how we can help our students accelerate recovery
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the new buzz word used by every pundit and publisher these days. As special educators, we have always addressed essential social skills based on each child’s individual needs. Though it is wonderful that SEL is…
Tips for Addressing Social Emotional Learning for Special Needs Students
Image credit: Unsplash Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/UFG04g43hqs Article written by Rachel Jameson There are a number of challenges specific to social emotional learning (SEL) that parents and educators of children with special needs can face. Lack of experience with, and resources for,…
Help us celebrate #SELDay 2021
www.selday.org Register Now March 25, 2021 2:00-3:00 pm ET Social Emotional Learning: Foundations and Integration Strategies This webinar is designed to provide participants with a different focus on social emotional learning, emphasizing SEL as a foundation for all success, both…
Things I wish I learned at school…
Educators have far exceeded all expectations during the most challenging school year in history By Joyce Whitby We support #SELDAY 2021 – March 26, 2021 – https://selday.org/ One silver lining about the school closings, quarantines and remote/hybrid learning since March…
Three Cheers To Welcome The New Year And Usher In A Fresh New Focus On Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
By Joyce Whitby We support #SELDAY 2021 - March 26, 2021 - https://selday.org/ If you are looking for an inspirational mantra for 2021 to guide as an overarching vision for your school, consider adopting this one - SEL for ALL.…
Everything you need to know about Trauma Informed Practices*
Everything you need to know about Trauma Informed Practices* *but were afraid to ask We support #SELDAY 2021 - March 26, 2021 - https://selday.org/ On any other day, any other week, any other year … posing a challenge to your…
SEL Lessons Learned during Spring 2020 #COVID19 School Closures
During unprecedented school closures spring 2020, nearly a quarter of a million new users were enrolled online in The Social Express. This presented a perfect opportunity to learn more about how educators addressed social emotional learning (SEL) in remote learning…
Why we have to sell SEL?
Why We Need to Support Social-Emotional Learning for All Our Students! At a recent parent teacher conference a passionate teacher found herself explaining why she dedicates daily instructional time for activities to address topics of social and emotional learning (SEL),…
Best Practices for a Successful Inclusion Classroom – edWeb
Did you miss our @edwebnet edWebinar? Not too worry, you can catch the FREE archived copy here... Best Practices for Managing Differently Abled Students in your Inclusion Classroom. Best Practices for a Successful Inclusion Classroom - edWeb About the…
SEL, BULLYING AND CAREER TRANSITION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS TEENS
An old friend returns....Marc Zimmerman of The Social Express, and now Teen Career Path and Cool School...great products for special children grown out of a life experience.
FETC 2019: The Right Stuff for the Future of Education February 12, 2019
Highlights and insights from my personal adventures at the epicenter of edtech. UNPACKING EDTECH | by Mark Gura I’m back from this year’s FETC in Orlando, just a few miles from Florida’s Space Coast. While my colleagues back in the…
KU professor developing video game with ed-tech company to prepare students with disabilities for STEM careers
LAWRENCE — At some point in every student’s life, he or she will be asked about career plans. At the same time, there is a growing national need to improve career readiness for young people, while recruiting talented individuals to careers…
Special Interactive Program for Kids Encourages Social Skills
“You’re having twins!” Can you imagine the excitement? In 2001, Jared and Jason Zimmerman, were born to my amazing wife Tina and me. Our first thoughts were we would need two of everything, that our families were going to be…
The Social Express named a “Readers’ Choice Top 100 Product” by District Administration readers
Nominations from top K12 leaders led to the selection of products that enhance learning across the country San Diego, California – December 1, 2016 — The Social Express has been recognized for making a positive difference in education by K12 leaders…