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• Overview: This workshop teaches educators how to use storytelling to build SEL skills such as empathy, self-awareness, and resilience.

• Activities: Participants engage in reflective storytelling exercises, learn story mapping techniques, and practice using narratives to explore emotions and problem-solving with students or themselves.

• Outcome: Participants gain strategies to use storytelling as a powerful tool for SEL in the classroom/daily life.

• Overview: This PD session focuses on building empathy and understanding through the exploration of cultural narratives and social-emotional activities.

• Activities: Role-playing exercises, “walking in others’ shoes” activities, and cultural storytelling sessions.

• Outcome: Educators leave with strategies to foster empathy and appreciation for diversity among students.

• Overview: Focuses on integrating multicultural perspectives into teaching practices using diverse narratives to promote inclusivity and understanding.

•  Activities: Educators explore stories from various cultures, discuss cultural biases, and develop lessons that honor diverse voices.

• Outcome: Teachers learn to create inclusive classrooms that celebrate diversity and foster cross-cultural empathy.

• Overview: This workshop helps both educators and students to build resilience by identifying and sharing personal stories of growth, challenge, and perseverance.

• Activities: Participants work through guided journaling, reflective exercises, and storytelling in pairs or small groups.

• Outcome: Educators gain skills to foster resilience in students, encouraging them to view challenges as opportunities for growth.

Building Self-Advocacy in Students with Disabilities

• Overview: Focuses on teaching self-advocacy skills to students with disabilities, empowering them to communicate their needs and preferences.

• Activities: Role-playing scenarios, simple self-advocacy scripts, and exercises on recognizing and communicating emotions.

• Outcome: Educators leave with strategies to build students' confidence and self-advocacy skills, supporting their independence and self-expression.