Dallas ISD’s Social And Emotional Learning Department To Host Teacher Discussion Series

Press release from the Dallas Independent School District:

February 12, 2021

By Jessica Coppedge

Dallas ISD’s Social and Emotional Learning Department has a new discussion series just for teachers. The SEL In Action: Teacher Discussion Series will meet every fourth Wednesday, in February through May, to engage Dallas ISD teachers in informal discussions centered around important topics educators are facing.

These open forums will be a safe place to discuss these topics, build community, form healthy relationships, and discuss social and emotional wellness.

SEL In Action: Teacher Discussion Series Schedule:

February: Celebrating Black Educators | Wednesday, Feb 24, 4:45-5:30 p.m.
February discussion articles: Teaching While Black: An Open Letter to School Leaders by Sharif El-Mekki, and Breaking through the Burden of Strength by Kel Hughes Jones
March: Managing Stress | Wednesday, March 24, 4:45-5:30 p.m.
March discussion article: Coping with Change and Uncertainty by Phyllis L. Fagell
April: Creating Spaces of belonging: Dallas ISD PRIDE + Allies | Wednesday, April 28, 4:45-5:30 p.m.
April discussion article: Being Accepted, Not Just Tolerated, Is Good for Mental Health by Peter DeWitt
May: Reigniting our sense of purpose | Wednesday, May 26, 4:45-5:30 p.m.
May discussion article: The Lowdown on Burnout by Elena Aguilar

Teachers can sign up at https://forms.gle/gHpnCeiUbrw5QhBX7. Contact Aileen Mokuria, SEL manager, for additional support.

For additional SEL resources, visit www.dallasisd.org/sel.

This press release was produced by the Dallas Independent School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.