Social Emotional Learning & the Dignity Act

“Year End Summary and Discussion”

                                                                                    June 3, 2013 

8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

 ES BOCES Brookhaven Tech Center

LGI Room

350 Martha Avenue

Bellport, NY 11713

The LI Social Emotional Literacy Forum, in collaboration with Eastern Suffolk BOCES, 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.
• Strategies for creating a pro-active performance culture in which school adults model positive, supportive behaviors.
• Review of direct instruction options for teaching students about

civility, character education and citizenship.

• A discussion of future topics of interest such as working with the difficult student, model SEL programs, service learning, etc.

The LI SEL Forum will launch an Optimal Learning Environment initiative for the 2013-14 school year. We look forward to incorporating your interests and needs in our presentations for administrators, teachers and support staff throughout the year.

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

Register by sending your name, district, position, phone and email to:cbrown@esboces.org to reserve a place. 631-286-6989

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.