Social Emotional Learning &

The Dignity Act

“Year End Summary and Discussion”

May 6, 2013

8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

    Robert E. Lupinskie Center

     Rooms 1,2,3

One Merrick Avenue

Westbury, NY 11590

The LI SEL Forum, in collaboration with Nassau BOCES Curriculum, Instruction and Technology invites you to join us for a continuing opportunity to share information, strategies and concerns about the implementation of the Dignity Act regulations during the 2012–13 school year.  This forum is provided for all Dignity Act Coordinators (DACs) and interested administrators as well as student support staff who have assisted their schools in the implementation process.  Topics will include:

• A discussion of successful staff training that met the State requirements and review plans for next year’s work.

• Creating a pro-active performance culture in which school adults model positive, supportive behaviors

• Reviewing direct instruction options for teaching students about 

civility, character education and citizenship.

• Creating supportive school climates that will help reduce acts of                                               

                             Bullying.

• Discuss future topics of interest such as working with the difficult

                   student, model SEL programs, service learning, etc.

There is no charge for this session. Please bring your own beverages and snacks. 

Register on: www.Mylearningplan.com  to reserve a place.

If you would like to make suggestions for topics to be discussed, or ask questions about the forum, or if you need help registering please contact, Dr. Ron Smith at docron@optonline.net.   We welcome your input.