Webinars

In this webinar, experts and researchers discussed advancements in the growing evidence base of social and emotional learning and what the findings from this evidence mean for research, practice, and policy.

In this webinar, state and local presenters shared policies and practices from states that have taken different approaches to implementing mixed delivery systems that support children’s access to consistent, high-quality learning in all settings.

What actions can states take to ensure that resources are invested equitably and efficiently for whole child design? This webinar focused on the strategies and lessons learned from experts and state leaders who have taken on this work.

Building adult capacity and expertise for whole child design is a key part of developing effective whole child learning systems. Among the elements of capacity building explored in this webinar were: approaches to building strong teacher preparation systems, providing high-quality mentoring and induction programs and professional development, and supporting staff well-being.

Policy experts and practitioners discussed what actions states can take to transform learning environments based on the science of learning and development, including creating safe and inclusive, relationship-centered classrooms and schools.

In this webinar, experts shared actions states can take to foster coherence and alignment around a whole child vision, including assessing statewide needs and assets and building data systems for continuous improvement. State leaders who have taken on this work also described their process to create a whole child vision and share lessons learned.

Inequitable school funding is chronic and often severe in most states. In this webinar, school finance reform experts discussed policies to foster equitable and impactful school funding.

This webinar on California’s ECE workforce focused on the current policy climate, emerging initiatives, and funding opportunities. Sponsored by ACSA, CCCECE, California County Superintendents, CCTE, PEACH, and LPI.

In this webinar, experts discussed what whole child design looks like and what it means for broader systems change. Local education leaders provided lessons learned from their whole child design efforts and discussed how state policy can accelerate or impede these efforts.

The U.S. Department of Education virtual Professional Learning Series takes an in-depth look at how community schools can transform student learning and outcomes. The series examines programs from across the country, explores ways that community school approaches can further whole child learning, and digs into the ways that pandemic federal relief funding (including American Rescue Plan funds) have been used to support community schools.