SEL & Wellness Professional Learning Calendar
Upcoming Events & Communities of Practice
Santa Cruz County Social Emotional Learning Communities of Practice for Educators
Join us for continued learning, networking, and sharing of resources, strategies, and best practices in social emotional academic development (SEAD/SEL). For inquiries, contact Suzanne Denham, Social Emotional Academic Development (SEAD) Coach, Santa Cruz County Office of Education, sdenham@santacruzcoe.org.
"Embodying the Spirit of SEL Every Day" with Meena Srinivasan
April 30th, 3:30-5:00pm
In this special session, explore what embodiment is, why it matters and how to cultivate it in ourselves and in our learning communities.
View the invitation here, and register here.
SEL Everyday: Integrating Social and Emotional Learning with Instruction
5 Virtual Sessions, March 6th-April 24th, 2024, 3:30-5:00pm (enrollment closed)
This CoP is a place for K-12 educators to connect, learn, question, and expand capacity for teaching a wide variety of social and emotional skills within the context of everyday instruction. Although enrollment for the full series is closed, you can review the information here. Led by Santa Cruz COE SEL Specialists, Wendy Baron and Shannon McQuaide, and co-facilitated by Meena Srinivasan.
SC/SVNTP Mentor Wellness Forum Series
5 In Person Sessions, October 2023-April 2024 (enrollment closed)
This CoP is designed specifically for SC/SVNTP mentors to enrich their understanding, experience, and practice of physical, emotional, mental, and relational wellbeing strategies. Although enrollment is closed, you can review the information here. Facilitated by Shannon McQuaide, SEL Specialist with the Santa Cruz COE.
Stay tuned for our 2024-2025 communities of practice calendar!
Past Events
1. Keynote: Unlocking HEART Potential_Santa Cruz County Symposium_Dr. Lorea MartinezSanta Cruz County School Counselor Symposium
Centering Student Wellness: Bringing Teams Together to Support Schools, Staff, and Students
Presentations:
Keynote Address, Dr. Lorea Martínez
SEL Foundations Course Capstone, Mary Thomas Pullen
SEL Foundations Course Capstone, Jennifer Proffitt
Growing Your HEART Skills Micro-Training, Alicia DeRollo
Integrated Counseling, SEL & Mental Health, Carissa Lemos
Integrating SEL & MTSS to Support Students, Nadia Oskolkoff
Small Group SEL Interventions, Chrissy MacLean
MERTY School Presentation, Danielle Long (MERTY SCHOOL PROTOCOL)
When: March 8, 2024, 9:00am-2:00pm
What: Explore innovative ways to foster thriving environments for students, staff, and administrators. Workshops focused on district and classroom integration of SEL; mental health resources; and small group counseling.
Hosted By: Santa Cruz County Office of Education and Santa Cruz County College and the Career Collaborative (S5C)
Narcan® and Fentanyl Awareness
When: September 13, 2022, 3:00-4:30 PM
What: Learn about Fentanyl and other opioids, the impacts Fentanyl is having on youth and young adults, Narcan (Naloxone) and how it works to prevent an opioid overdose, how to administer Narcan, and local resources for youth, families, and educators.
Presenters: Health Improvement Partnership, SafeRx, Santa Cruz County Office of Education
5.10.22EndingtheSilenceFlyer.pdfPrepare, Protect and Preserve: Guarding Youth Mental Health
NAMI SCC & Suicide Prevention Services "Ending the Silence" Training
When: May 10th, 3:30-5:00 PM
What: Information, awareness, and knowledge of the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions. Resources available for support. Opportunity to join an ongoing initiative to improve the outcomes of young people with mental health conditions.
Hosted by: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Family Service Agency Suicide Prevention Services, The Santa Cruz County Office of Education School Safety Partnership and Schools Integrated Behavioral Health Initiative (SIBHI)
11.9.21 SUDS for Youth Virtual Information Session.pdfSubstance Use Disorder Services (SUDS) for Youth Virtual Information Session
When: November 9, 2021, 3:00-5:00 PM
What: Learn about the current state of youth substance use; SUDS prevention, intervention, and treatment services for adolescents, and some of the many available resources open for referrals today
Presenters: County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency, Encompass Community Services, Health Improvement Partnership, Janus of Santa Cruz, Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance (PVPSA), Salud Para La Gente, Santa Cruz Community Health, Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE)
COE SSP and SIBHI MH Presentation 9-14-21.pdfYouth Behavioral Health Resources
Virtual Presentation
When: September 14th, 2021 3:00-5:00 PM
What: Learn about the current state of youth mental health, signs of mental health challenges, and some of the many available resources open for referrals today
Presenters: County Children's Behavioral Health and Mobile Emergency Response Team (MERTY), Encompass Community Services, Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance (PVPSA), Family Service Agency Suicide Prevention Services, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Professional Learning Calendar
At the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (COE) we believe that relevant, research based and effective Professional Development is critical to support teachers and other educators in ensuring the success of students in all areas. Our goal is always to keep students in mind and provide whatever is needed to ensure that their educational experiences are positive, equitable, successful and supportive of the “whole child”.
For additional ways to support your students, please check our Professional Development calendar for sessions related to SEL & Wellness.
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You can also try our on-demand Professional Learning Video Library. It's filled with quick tips, teacher demos & recordings of past PD sessions.
