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Empowering Educators, Enriching Minds: SEL in Action

I need more training in social emotional learning. I have the will and the passion, but my students and I would benefit with more guidance from experts.

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Ms. Wang Emerson Elementary School

Berkeley, CA Grades 3-5

My Project

As a special education teacher, I have many brilliant students who simply need more support in problem-solving, self-regulation, and social interactions. Some have difficulty managing their emotions, staying flexible in their thinking, or understanding social cues. Although I don’t have my own classroom, I support students from TK-5 in various settings in small group, push-in and one-on-one settings. My goal is to not only support my students academically but to also help develop the skills my students need to navigate daily challenges. These skills are important for ALL students, and to better serve my school, I am seeking funding for professional development in Social Emotional Learning (SEL)—specifically in problem-solving, executive function skills, social competencies, and training in the Superflex curriculum.

These trainings will provide me with research-based strategies to help students across all learning levels to strengthen their executive functioning, manage frustration, and interact successfully with peers.

For example, The Superflex curriculum is engaging and accessible for all students, not just those with special needs. It uses fun, relatable characters to teach self-regulation, flexible thinking, and problem-solving in a child-centered way. By implementing this curriculum, I can collaborate with general education teachers to support their students as well. Together we can reinforce SEL skills in the classroom!

Although I would prefer in-person trainings, the online format makes this professional development opportunity possible to attend. Moreover, I will be able to apply what I learn right away! As a long-time educator, most of my training has been around academics and I need more training around social emotional learning. I am determined to gain new strategies to help all learners become more independent, resilient, and socially aware. I am eager to grow as an educator and to bring these valuable tools to the students and teachers I support. Thank you.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 4 donors

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More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

25 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Helping Early Learners Build Social Competencies • Social Thinking $125.00 1 $125.00

Key Topics: social problem solving; social to academic connection; teaching frameworks and strategies • Social Thinking $85.00 1 $85.00

Building Emotional and Executive Functioning Toolkits for Kids and Their Support System • Social Thinking $69.00 1 $69.00

Teaching the Superflex Curriculum Series with Fidelity: A Short Course • Social Thinking $49.00 1 $49.00

Concentration & Focus Disruption in the Digital Age & What to Do About It • Social Thinking $49.00 1 $49.00

Materials cost			$377.00
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$34.50
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.66
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$447.16
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$78.91
Total project goal			$526.07
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$526.07
1 Donor			-$298.11
Donations toward project cost			-$298.11
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$0.00
match offer			-$175.35
Match offer toward project cost			-$149.05
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$26.30
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$52.61
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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