Students are in the middle of a mental health crisis! That means educators are too. We spend the majority of our time together, trading thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

To remove students from their mental health crises, we have to support our teachers the same way.

We'll break down how in EP 219

Shout out to #principal project for the article - https://bit.ly/3BhSgme

Communication is Key, Relationships Rule the World, and Conflict is ok. We just have to build the skills, and all I’ve seen over the past 7 years in Education, is teachers and educators step up to the plate and give each student what they need. We are social-emotional being by nature. Don’t fight it, try it. SEL is for everybody! Listen to EP 218

1:32 - Communication is key

3;25 - 59% of teachers feel their workload is misunderstood

4:55 - Practice SEL with intention

6:12 - How we reduced behavior referrals by 50%

10:15 - SEL is part of the solution

This episode is about practical ways you can use Adult SEL to reduce teacher stress and burnout. It doesn’t have to be complicated, simple get to know you activities, team assessments, SEL PLC meetings. Check out Ep 216 5 ways to reduce teacher stress and resources you can use to implement

1:09 New teachers need support

3:01 - be weary of monetary attendnace incentives

4:02 - don’t assume you know the teams mental health needs

5:48 - Esser fund usage?

6:26 Include SEL in teacher preparation programs

Stressed teachers are expensive! Over 61% of teachers are stressed daily, and the cost to education is over $7.3 billion dollars! Accounted for by absenteeism, turnover, and low performance. Doesn’t it just make sense to support teachers better? Shout out to everybody doing that already

Time stamps 1:24 Stressed teachers are expensive, 3:54 We teach who we are 4:29 Practice adult SEL to reduce teacher stress

We are back! We took an early summer break, to recalibrate and finish up the school year. In episode 215 we’ll discuss an ASCD article about why behavior management doesn’t mean tanking relationships. Students need adults that are supportive and demanding! Don’t be afraid to have high expectations for all your students.

4:00 - What does trauma look like

5:45 - How does trauma show up

12:43 - How behavior management builds relationships

School Principal & Author of The Dizz Whizz Series, Rheon's third appearance on the Dash podcast, he's got some amazing announcements, stepping down (professionally) from his school leadership position and two new books that are set to come out in 2022!

Listen up to see how Rheon Builds SEL skills for Students and SEL!

2:20 - Dizz Whizz - From the idea to the 4th installment

10:04 - Transferring out of a Principal Position

8:30 - What's next for Dizz Whizz (8 part series)

11:00 - The skills you need for life don't change

12:30 - The SEL skills taught through Dizz Whizz

20:50 - Stepping down professionally and respectfully

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Michael Creekmore (@thebearded.school.counselor) has only been a counselor for four years. But his experience in counseling and therapy outside of school has given him a perspective that leads to positive student outcomes.

Listen to episode 213 to learn more about his perspective on school counseling.

Would you believe me if I said SEL research started in the 70's? It wasn't called SEL but Dr. Maurice Elias was at the forefront of recognizing how to develop skills in students that change lives!

For over 40 years he's been a teacher, leader, and mentor in SEL & Character Development. David Adams, one of his former students has taken the same passion for SEL and transformed how the school looks at the Urban Assembly, making social-emotional development a priority.

They've both been on the podcast in the past, but this time we have them together. Enjoy episode 212 the Evolution of SEL with the founder's of #SELday

When's the last time you had a coach? Not just in a sport but in your life? Classroom teacher's often have coaches, but how about school leaders? You need a coach too. Listen to Dr. Sabreen Mutawally break down how she use's coaches for different area's of her life

“Every time you point the finger at somebody else, there are 3 pointing back at you.” In this episode, we talk through 4 steps to ask for help.

Seem's basic, but everybody feels awkward asking for help so let's talk about it

Shout out to Educator's 2 Educators and SEL TV for featuring this project on their conference and platform.