July 19, 2019

PSELI Points A bi-weekly e-newsletter to inform you of updates regarding PSELI 

Please Welcome Chevette Gadson, PSELI Family Liaison Specialist

Chevette Gadson was hired in July 2019, as the Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative family liaison specialist. The family liaison specialist supports out-of-school time (OST) programs at phase 1 school sites to help them effectively engage families, with the goals of retaining currently enrolled children and youth, encouraging new enrollments, helping families understand the social and emotional benefits of OST, and supporting families to foster children’s SEL at home. She is a product of the School District of Palm Beach County and a native to Boynton Beach, Florida. Ms. Gadson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of South Florida and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She has been afforded the opportunity to hold such positions as financial aid counselor, academic advisor and adjunct professor to name a few.

Chevette Gadson Family Liaison Specialist The School District of Palm Beach County chevette.gadson@palmbeachschools.org "Kindness goes a long way and I look forward to educating hearts as well as minds." - Chevette Gadson

Before joining the PSELI Team, Ms. Gadson has spent the last 15 years as a school counselor at Delray Full Service Center, Carver Middle School and Washington Elementary School. She has always felt that in order to build a better future for students, we must also engage our parents in meaningful and impactful ways. Social and emotional learning has been a part of Ms. Gadson’s professional resource tools her entire career.

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Amazing News for Palm Beach County

A sneak preview of the RAND 2018-2019 formative feedback reports was recently released, and we wanted to share some of the glows before your site receives its full report. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to making Palm Beach County a model community for social, emotional and academic learning where, through collaboration, equity and inclusivity, all children, youth and adults have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential to succeed in school, work and life. In 2018-2019,   Ninety-two percent of school day and out-of-school time (OST) staff across PSELI Phase 1 sites reported that SEL professional development experiences changed the way they interact with students. Ninety-five percent of school day and OST staff across PSELI Phase 1 sites reported they believe teachers/staff in their school feel responsible for promoting students’ social and emotional skills. Ninety-seven percent of school day and OST staff across PSELI Phase 1 sites reported feeling confident they can help students develop social and emotional competencies.

SEL PALM BEACH COUNTY SUMMER INSTITUTE

The SEL Palm Beach County Summer Institute is right around the corner! We cannot wait to spend one full day (offered July 31 and August 1)promoting social and emotional learning (SEL) through a variety of workshops, conversations and practices. Nationally recognized as a leader in SEL and equity throughout the out-of-school time and in-school time communities, President and CEO of the Forum for Youth Investment Karen Pittman will be joining us as the keynote speaker. Click here to learn more about Karen Pittman. SEL Palm Beach County Summer Institute details regarding schedules, location, keynote, workshop descriptions, compensation and more can be found here: https://pselipbc.org/selpbc-summer-institute-2019/.

SEL PBC Summer Institute Workshops

SEL at Summer Camp

Crosspointe Elementary continued SEL during the summer through a reading program. Campers expressed their feelings, learned how to communicate effectively by sharing what bothers them and then took part in problem-solving by finding a solution.

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Diamond View Elementary focused its attention on teaching its summer campers how to build a growth mindset, overcome challenges and build confidence through literature, morning meetings and group rotations. After the SEL Jumpstart Program concluded, students were asked what they learned and this is what they had to say: “Do not be mean to others” - Zephaniah “Be open-minded, and look out for new friends.” - Madelynn “A fixed mindset and a growth mindset. I can’t do it vs. I can do it!” - Marckel “Do not give up and keep trying.” - Cameron “We learned about times tables.” - Alexa, Oliver “You can be a peace-maker or a peace-breaker.” - Arianna “We listened to a story and answered questions by making connections.” - Wilson “It’s okay if you don’t win, keep trying.” -Emmeraude “Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, we learn from them!” - Kinsley “Look for opportunities in every problem.” - Zephaniah “Stay in the moment and stay focused.” - Mrs. Roche “The Dip: you have to try to get out by thinking about what you’re doing, find your way, find your peace and brainstorm solutions.” - Alex, Marckel, Cameron “The Maze: You can get stuck in the maze when you’re mean to your friend. You have to think about how your friend is feeling and how YOU are making your friend feel, and then you have to think about where to go next. When you are in a maze, you may feel sad and frustrated.” - Benz “When I get stuck in the dip, I get out of it by talking to a friend.” - Nancy

Resources

All Learning is Social and Emotional by Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher and Dominique Smith That's what school is about, right? Regardless of our role in the education system, we all care that children and youth learn. And we spend countless hours trying to ensure that they do learn... [ Read more ]

Knellee Bisram  SEL Specialist, Prime Time Palm Beach County kbisram@primetimepbc.org 561-244-5119 @knelleeSEL Lauren Peragine  SEL Specialist, School District of Palm Beach County lauren.peragine@palmbeachschools.org 561-292-4110 X 84110 @laurenperagine9

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