Whole-Child Teaching Practice
Address students’ social-emotional needs through case studies, group consultations, and sustainable peer support systems.
Instructor: Emily Dills
About the course
A collaborative course that uses a case study approach to help educators address students’ social-emotional learning (SEL) needs. Participants analyze real student scenarios, engage in structured group consultations, and design both classroom-wide and individualized support plans. The course fosters sustainable peer support systems to strengthen ongoing SEL implementation and reflection.
Cómo funciona
Te unirás a un grupo de 2 a 5 colegas, y como grupo se reunirán 4 veces, de forma presencial u online, en el horario que ustedes acuerden.
1
Únete a un círculo
Organiza tu grupo de estudio con colegas durante el período de match.
2
Acuerda un horario
Decide el momento más conveniente para tus sesiones, online o en persona.
3
Únete y colabora
Cuando llegue la sesión, conéctate con tus colegas y completen las actividades juntos.
What's included
2 live tutoring sessions with expert
Personalized feedback per session
Access to Circles platform
WhatsApp support
Verifiable digital certificate
Weekly reports for leadership
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: Understanding Whole-Child Needs
- • Explore the concept of whole-child education and its implications for SEL
- • Identify a student whose needs extend beyond academics for in-depth case study work
- • Analyze factors influencing the student’s well-being, behavior, and learning
Session 2: Collaborative Consultation and Problem-Solving
- • Use a structured group consultation protocol to examine challenging student cases
- • Generate actionable strategies that address emotional, behavioral, and social needs
- • Reflect on biases and assumptions that may impact student support
Session 3: Designing SEL Support Plans
- • Develop classroom-wide practices that promote a safe and inclusive environment
- • Create an individualized SEL support plan for the student case study
- • Ensure plans are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based
Session 4: Building Peer Support Systems for SEL
- • Establish a system for ongoing peer collaboration around SEL implementation
- • Share successes and challenges from support plan implementation
- • Design a sustainable model for continued SEL reflection and practice
Conoce a la instructora
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.