Dear colleagues:

The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) West, the Region 15 Comprehensive Center, and the National Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety are partnering to host a three-part webinar series designed to support the social and emotional needs of educators and students during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Session 2: Strategies for Educators to Support the Social and Emotional Needs of Students Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Demand for Racial Justice: Plans for Reopening Schools
July 29, 2020 - 3 pm ET/2 pm CT/1 pm MT/12 noon PT
Register at https://wested.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gH9jBkBKTDmBYxeeWQTF9g

Educators and students alike are facing unprecedented uncertainty around the upcoming school year. Regardless of how learning is organized—remote, in-person, or hybrid—it is crucial for schools to focus on restoring environments and relationships that support student wellness, connection, and ultimately, achievement.

Join REL West, the Region 15 Comprehensive Center, and the National Center to Improve Social & Emotional Learning and School Safety for a free webinar and panel discussion on how school district and site leaders can support the social and emotional needs of students as they return to school.

Panelists will share evidence-based information about social and emotional competencies that educators can use to rebuild conditions of success for students. Using a trauma-informed lens, strategies will address:

- Creating safe and supportive school environments;
- Promoting family and community communication and collaboration; and
- Fostering collective care.

Visit https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/west/Events/Details/361#w2 to learn more about the 3-part webinar series, including accessing the recording for Session 1 and information about the forthcoming Session 3.

Best regards,

Christina Dukes, Deputy Director, Partnerships & Policy
National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)