Cultivating Community

In this training session, participants will learn how to cultivate a supportive learning environment through Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Participants will explore strategies to empower students by developing agency, fostering a sense of belonging, forging meaningful connections, and promoting equity within educational settings. Participants will gain practical insights and resources to effectively integrate SEL practices into daily classroom routines, enhancing both academic achievement and overall well-being.

Target Audience:

General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraeducators, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Social Workers, Building Principals, Other Building Level Admin, Other District Level Admin

Act 48 Hours:

• 5.5 (five and a half) hours per session, for a total of 11 (eleven) Act 48 hours will be awarded after the training series.
• Participants are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to attend all sessions in the series. Partial Act 48 offered.

Cost: There is no cost to attend this training series.

Registration Priority: Educators who work for LEAs in the AIU3 region will have priority registration.

In this first of two sessions, participants will explore the definition of Social and Emotional Learning through an equity and trauma-informed lens. Participants will engage in discussions and activities designed to deepen their understanding and application of SEL strategies that promote agency, belonging, and connection among students. By the end of the session, attendees will gain actionable insights and resources to apply within their daily classroom practices.

Date: February 02, 2026

Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Location: IMS Room, AIU 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

In this second session, attendees will explore how to use the PA Career Ready skills continuum to support instruction. Additionally, participants will learn effective techniques such as greeting rituals, use of sentence stems, calming corners, SEL-themed entrance and exit tickets, circles, morning meetings, and how to use literature to promote a positive classroom culture that nurtures social-emotional growth. Strategies for how to effectively integrate stand-alone SEL resources into daily classroom instruction will also be addressed.

Date: March 02, 2026

Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Location: IMS Room, AIU 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

Training Content Questions:

Shanna Bradfield, Training and Consultation Coordinator

shanna.bradfield@aiu3.net

Registration Questions:

Jamila Robinson-Moore, Administrative Support

jamila.robinsonmoore@aiu3.net

Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event.