SEL Integration Workshop
Embed social-emotional learning into academic instruction through curriculum adaptation, peer feedback, and outcome tracking.
About the course
This practical, collaborative course helps educators embed social-emotional learning (SEL) into everyday academic instruction. Teachers adapt their own curriculum materials to include SEL components, receive peer feedback, implement redesigned lessons, and track student outcomes. The workshop concludes with a collection of subject-specific strategies for meaningful and sustainable SEL integration.
How it works
You will join a group of 2 to 5 colleagues, and as a group, you will meet 4 times, either in person or online, at a time you all agree on.
Join a circle
Organize your study group with colleagues during the match period.
Agree on a schedule
Decide the most convenient time for your sessions, online or in person.
Join and collaborate
When the session arrives, connect with your colleagues and complete the activities together.
What's included
Requirements
- Current teaching position or educational role
- Basic computer literacy and reliable internet access
- Willingness to engage in interactive group learning
- Openness to implementing new strategies in classroom practice
Course syllabus
Session 1: Foundations of SEL-Infused Instruction
- • Understand the core competencies of SEL and their relevance across subject areas
- • Identify opportunities for integrating SEL into existing curriculum materials
- • Begin redesigning a lesson or unit with clear SEL objectives
Session 2: Peer Review and Feedback
- • Share SEL-integrated lessons with peers for review and refinement
- • Strengthen alignment between academic goals and SEL outcomes
- • Finalize lesson plans for classroom implementation
Session 3: Implementation and Outcome Tracking
- • Implement redesigned lessons in the classroom
- • Track and reflect on student engagement, behavior, and emotional responses
- • Analyze impact using student work, observations, or feedback
Session 4: Building Subject-Specific SEL Strategies
- • Share outcomes and reflect on the challenges and successes of integration
- • Identify effective SEL strategies by subject area and grade level
- • Develop a personal plan for ongoing SEL integration in teaching practice
Meet the instructor
Emily Dills
Emily Dills is an experienced educator, EQ coach, and founder dedicated to transforming how adults engage with kids. With almost 20 years in education, she brings a unique Dual-Generation EQ Model that equips caregivers, educators, and youth workers with practical emotional intelligence tools to better support children’s development. Emily’s work blends research-backed strategies with real-life experience to create confident, emotionally healthy adults who can help kids thrive.
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