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[STAFF SPOTLIGHT] How to Infuse Self-Regulation into Every Classroom with Sabrina Castro
Does this quote strike a nerve?
"Dysregulated students will not learn." - Bruce Perry, Author + Researcher
It's true. It's neuroscience. And, over the past decade, we've learned a considerable amount about how stress and trauma affects the brain and body. Now the question becomes what are we going to do about it and how will our school systems change in order to match what the research is telling us.
How many students are walking into school dysregulated? Many.
So, you believe that every student should have the opportunity to learn and practice activities that help de-stress, but how in the world does this become a reality? How does self-regulation become a standard practice each day throughout the entire school?
Well, you are about to get some answers and inspiration. Take a listen to this 15 minute interview with Sabrina Castro, a Social Skills Teacher in Toppenish, who led her district in implementing self-regulation activities and interventions that allow students...
[Article] Social-Emotional Learning Has Long-Lasting Positive Effects on Students
[Source: Education Week]
Programs that teach students how to recognize their emotions, solve problems, and form healthy relationships may continue to show positive benefits for students months, or even years, after they complete them, a new meta-analysis finds.
Students who completed social-emotional learning interventions fared better than their peers who didn't participate on a variety of indicators—including academic performance, social skills, and avoiding negative behaviors like drug use, finds the analysis, which examined follow-up data from dozens of published studies on specific interventions.
The meta-analysis builds on previous research that found social-emotional learning participants outperformed their peers academically. That research is frequently cited by policymakers and educational leaders who are seeking to promote social-emotional learning programs, through which schools teach students about emotions, relationships, and...
HI, I'm Lyndsay!
Thanks for stopping by today. As a former teacher and school counselor, here's one thing I know for sure:
When we shift our focus to teaching life skills and practicing wellness daily, we will notice that test scores improve, students/staff thrive, and communities change.
Creating a "generation of wellness" is possible. It takes consistent action and community.
We know it takes a village, which is why we've created this community. We are here to support you and your school in your journey from surviving to thriving.
Less stress and more success starts now!
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