Creating a consistent, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment is essential for supporting student learning and well-being. This webinar series is designed to help educators strengthen their social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) practices through culturally responsive and relationship-centered strategies.
Each session offers practical tools and reflective activities that promote positive teacher-student interactions and support the development ofeffective classroom routines.
These skill-building sessions can be used for individual professional growth or by coaches and trainers preparing to supporteducators and school staff implementation. Whether you're looking to deepen your own practice or lead professional development, the resources are designedto be flexible and actionable.
You may access this free webinar series in two ways:
Sessions are facilitated by Drs. Ruthie Payno-Simmons, Brandi Simonsen, and Maria ReinaSantiago-Rosario, who bring expertise in PBIS, classroom practices, and educator development.
During this session, we will kick off our professional development series and introduce an anchor resource that will guide our work throughout the year. (60 minutes)
During this skill-building session, we focus on how to teach and prompt classroom norms and routines that set the stage for a positive and productive learning environment for all students. Please see the facilitation guide under the resources tab to help guide your practice.
During this skill-building session, we explore the power of greeting students at the door with a positive, welcoming demeanor and how proactive prompts can set students up for success throughout the day.
During this skill-building session, we dive into strategies for delivering specific and culturally responsive praise that acknowledges students' growth while fostering a supportive learning environment.
During this skill-building session, we share evidence-based engagement strategies that help increase students’ active and meaningful participation in learning, ensuring every student feels connected and involved.
During this skill-building session, we highlight culturally responsive practices that engage students by recognizing their unique backgrounds and lived experiences, building strong connections to the learning process.
During this skill-building session, we focus on balancing positive feedback with supportive corrective feedback while practicing active supervision to create a safe and engaging classroom environment
During this skill-building session, we explore how to identify and address vulnerable and equitable decision points in the classroom, ensuring that all students receive fair and consistent support.
During this skill-building session, we discuss how to implement neutralizing routines that mitigate bias, prevent escalation, and support de-escalation—ensuring equitable outcomes for all students.
During this skill-building session, we discuss using fidelity and outcome data to check yourself—that is, to collect and use data to guide adjustments (maintain or modify) and continuously improve practice.
