What is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)? Social and Emotional Learning is also referred to as Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Emotional intelligence is the term used worldwide when referring to social and emotional learning and development. Emotional intelligence is a learned ability to identify, experience, understand, and express human emotions in [...]
“An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion….unless acted upon by an outside force.” That’s Newton’s First Law of Motion. Basic science tells us that resistance is a common response to change, whether we’re talking about the movement of an object, or human [...]
Assertion is a way of communicating with other people but it is not the only way to communicate. There are also aggressive and deferring communication styles. While assertive people can communicate or send messages openly and clearly, people with aggressive or deferring communication styles cannot. Aggression (anger) and deference [...]
For over forty years, the Conover Social Emotional Learning (SEL) standards have been researched and developed. With over nine million administrations, we can now confidently say these standards have been accepted by practitioners around the world. SEL standards are driven by purpose, not grade level It is our belief [...]
At some point in their life, everyone is called on to speak with and to lead others. The way in which they do these things, or their individual style, has a huge impact on their success. Think about all of the leaders you have followed in your lifetime. The leaders [...]
Have you ever been tongue-tied over what to say to someone? An important part of having empathy is to reflect on what another person is experiencing and take appropriate action. But, have you ever been in a situation where you just didn’t know how to take action or respond appropriately? [...]
There are many approaches to delivering positive intervention and supports. We feel that our Conover PBIS approach is the most practical because it is the approach that is focused on the student. We know from experience that a student-centered approach will resonate with both staff and students. Another key feature [...]
If you know someone who is a good listener they will likely have many friends. People like to be around others that listen to them. In a world of change and pressure, it takes real effort to take time to listen to others. Empathetic Listening is a method of [...]
Have you ever had a hard time “fitting in” somewhere? Whether it be at school or work, in a new group of friends, or even your own family, we can all relate to feeling unaccepted at one time or another. On the other hand, many of us can think [...]
“Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have.” -Margaret Mead With this quote, famed anthropologist Margaret Mead explains the significant role that caring plays in our world. If people didn’t care enough to change things, nothing would ever be accomplished. [...]