PART 1 (1 hr)

For Districts developing an SEL / Mindfulness Program & Spiraling Support that is consistent with Illinois 2026 SEL Standards.

Part 1 is an overview of key components to include for both staff and students in order to provide the understanding, skills, and modeling to integrate mindfulness into classroom routines, instructional sessions, or intervention-based system, leading to the support and development of SEL Standards, emotional resilience and mental well-being as well as a Mindful School Culture.

Each of the following sessions is also available for separate registration to complete up to 5 hrs of Professional Development.

Part 2 focuses on Pre-K and Elementary needs in order to establish mindfulness skills as an expectation for practicing SEL Standards with a priority on Self-Awareness & Self-Management. (1 hr)

Part 3 focuses on Middle School needs in order to establish habits of mindfulness strategies for practicing SEL Standards with a priority on Social Awareness and Relationship Skills. (1 hr)

Part 4 focuses on High School needs in order to explore options for sustained mindfulness, stress management, and self-reflection for practicing SEL Standards with a priority on Responsible Decision-Making. (1 hr)

Part 5 focuses on Leadership Development, School Culture, and Family Involvement in order to provide for adult capacity to understand, model, and support SEL Standards, Goals, and Indicators.

Please check the SYC Calendar to register for these sessions as they become available.

Registration in PD+ is required prior to each session in order to receive PD credit.

Mindful Schools (Part 1): How to Build a District-Wide Mindfulness Program -- Overview