SEL & Literacy: Building Success Through Morning Meeting

Facilitators of Learning:  Cindy Kruse & Lauren Bryant

Saturday, September 30, 2023 at CCIU

Registration/Sign in starts at 8:30 AM

Program begins promptly at 9 AM.  

ACT 48: 3 Hours will be submitted to PDE for full attendance.

Light refreshments will be provided. 

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There are many social and emotional skills that students need in order to be successful readers and writers. These skills are essential for success in school and in life. By effectively weaving the teaching of social and emotional skills together with literacy instruction we can support students so that they are able to successfully navigate the challenges of learning in school and be prepared for success later in life. This interactive and engaging workshop will help educators discover the connections between literacy skills and social and emotional skills. When SEL and literacy are taught together, students are given the support and strategies they need to be successful.  Learn simple ways to weave SEL and literacy into your daily instruction through Morning Meeting, Energizers, Read Alouds, and End-of-the Day Wrap ups. Have fun and leave equipped with new ideas and digital tools! Participants will be given time to reflect and apply these strategies as they plan for implementation with their students. 

As a result of this workshop, participants will:

• Understand the need for developing social and emotional skills in students  

• Discover how to plan effective Morning Meetings that integrate literacy content

• Experience and explore activities and strategies for developing social and emotional skills

• Plan for implementation using digital tools to apply the framework in their own learning environments

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Author bios:

Cindy Kruse is an educational consultant, keynote speaker, and instructional coach with over 30 years of experience in the field of education. She is a strong believer in the power of relationships to help all children reach their full potential. Cindy holds a master’s degree in education and is certified as a reading specialist, administrator, Restorative Practices Trainer, Youth and Mental Health First Aid Trainer, and Positive Parenting Educator. She is the owner of Cindy Kruse Consulting, LLC, where she has trained thousands of parents and educators as she partners with schools, districts, organizations, and universities around initiatives related to restorative practices, trauma-informed classrooms, social and emotional learning, and literacy. Cindy is the author of The Ultimate Morning Meeting Playbook. 

Lauren Bryant is a passionate educator who is committed to helping teachers create positive and effective learning environments for all students. She has taught in kindergarten through third grade classrooms, and holds a master's degree in education with certifications as a reading specialist, special education teacher, and Positive Parenting Educator. For the past eleven years, Lauren has worked as an educational consultant and instructional coach for Cindy Kruse Consulting, LLC. She is the co-author of The Ultimate Morning Meeting Playbook.

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