Strategies to Promote Social-Emotional Learning Online and In-Person

Brandman University Webinar: CLICK HERE for the Replay --- February 16, 2021

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), often referred to as “soft skills,” is essential to 21st-century learners. In this webinar, participants will learn SEL interventions, tools and strategies that can be used in-person and online. Gain a variety of tools to implement immediately, including explicit SEL lessons, and activities to promote student learning and achievement.

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Q10 Education in Equity Conference

Virtual Conference --- December 8-10, 2020

Join Kristen Miller, former teacher and vice principal, for an insightful panel discussion with her former students, on how utilizing elements of the Q10 framework with her 7th grade math students helped them grow academically 79% in CCSS mathematics.  Specific focus will be given to how combining Maslow's Hierarchy, Trauma-Informed Practices (TIP), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Restorative Practices (RP), Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS), as interwoven in daily math lessons and Wellness Wednesdays, helped yield previously unreachable levels of academic and social-emotional growth.

Innovative Schools Summit

Las Vegas, NV --- November 6 - 8, 2020

Kristen speaks at the 2020 Innovative Schools Summit, "School Climate and Culture Forum," about how to combine PBIS, SEL, RP, and Trauma-Informed Practices to yield previously unreachable levels of student success.

California Association of School Psychologists (CASP) Convention

Palm Springs, CA --- October 29 - 31, 2020

Kristen speaks at the 2020 CASP Convention about

how to combine PBIS, SEL, RP, and Trauma-Informed

Practices to prevent school shootings.

Learning and the Brain Conference

San Francisco, CA --- February 14, 2020

Kristen presents data at the 2020 Learning and the Brain Conference, "Educating Anxious Brains," about her groundbreaking research led to a dramatic decrease in student behavior infractions and increase in academic achievement among high-poverty middle school students in Northern California during the 2018-19 school year.

California Association of School Psychologists

Long Beach, CA --- October 24, 2019

Kristen speaks at the 2019 Annual CASP Convention, "Integrating Systems of Support," about how to combine PBIS, SEL, RP, and Trauma-Informed Practices to yield previously unreachable levels of student success.

International Institute of Restorative Practices

Bethlehem, PA --- October 23, 2019

Kristen speaks at the 2019 IIRP World Conference, "Community Leadership," about how to combine PBIS, SEL, RP, and Trauma-Informed Practices to yield previously unreachable levels of student success.

Del Oro High School

Loomis, CA --- September 17, 2019

Kristen speaks to members of the Del Oro High School Parents' Club about ways to best support their teens throughout the turbulent time of high school and adolescence.

Placer Union High School District

Auburn, CA --- June 19, 2018

Kristen speaks to superintendents at Placer Union High School District about the school shooting crisis and positive, proactive ways to intervene before it's too late.

Orangevale Rotary Club

Orangevale, CA --- June 22, 2018

Kristen speaks to members of the Orangevale Rotary Club about the school shooting crisis and ways members can help intervene before it's too late, including raising awareness with local school districts.

Del Oro High School

Loomis, CA --- May 30, 2018

Kristen speaks to support staff at Del Oro High School about the school shooting crisis and positive, proactive ways to intervene before it's too late.

The World Needs SEL (Keynote)

National University #SELday Kickoff --- March 22, 2021

We invite you to join us as we discuss why the world needs Social Emotional Learning (SEL).  A global pandemic has physically distanced us but also brought us closer.  Discover current research that examines SEL both nationally and internationally to start off the week!

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SEL Strategies Extravaganza

National University #SELday --- March 24, 2021

Adding a new strategy could change your entire program!  This panel offers important SEL strategies and how to incorporate them.  Our panel of experts will guide you through some key take-aways for SEL.

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