SEL & Wellness Professional Learning Calendar

Social Emotional Learning
Community of Practice

Growing Your HEART Skills

Co-facilitated by Dr. Lorea Martínez
Award-winning founder and author of Teaching with the HEART in Mind

Back by popular demand, this 8-week Santa Cruz COE Community of Practice (CoP) is a place for educators and school leaders to deepen the social and emotional skills needed to teach and lead effectively, with purpose and joy.

Register here by Sept. 27, 2024!
For questions, contact Suzanne Denham, Santa Cruz COE SEAD Coach sdenham@santacruzcoe.org

We will engage with Dr. Lorea Martinez’ “Growing Your HEART Skills Course” to:
• Learn proven and research-based strategies to navigate stress and daily challenges
• Deepen your HEART skills for strengthening professional and personal relationships
• Connect with yourself and fellow educators

Click here for more details on the course (valued at $197).

3:30 - 5:00pm, via zoom
• Thurs., Oct. 10 • Thurs., Nov. 7
• Thurs., Oct. 17 • Thurs., Nov. 21
• Thurs., Oct. 24          • Thurs., Dec. 7
• Tues., Oct. 29 • Thurs., Dec. 12

Facilitated by Santa Cruz COE SEL Team members, Suzanne Denham & Robyn McKeen, and Dr. Lorea Martínez, award-winning founder and author of Teaching with the HEART in Mind. Plan to devote about an hour each week to complete learning modules outside of the CoP. There are a limited number of spaces available for this CoP -registration is on a first come, first served basis. A $400 award is available to participants* who complete the course, attend at least 7 of 8 sessions, and share their learning with colleagues, as defined at the CoP.

For a glimpse into the course, check out the presentations  titled "Growing Your HEART Skills" in our SEL Showcase, developed by 2023 participants. 

* available to Santa Cruz County public school employees 

COE 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.

Even More!

You can also try our on-demand Professional Learning Video Library.  It's filled with quick tips, teacher demos & recordings of past PD sessions.  


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