About this Event
Strengthening Our Connection to Advisory
Whether you’re new to the role of being an Advisor, or a long-time practitioner, you’ll leave inspired with practical lessons and structures you can implement the next day, creative approaches for authentic advisory alignment, and renewal of your own unique connection to SEL!
During this experiential and practical 1-day workshop, we will bring to life IFSEL’s Advisory Principles and offer a rich collection of low-prep, high-impact SEL activities. Supercharge your work as an Advisor; explore rituals that build trust and inclusion; and learn and experience a range of adaptable SEL activities that meet the needs of adolescents. Relax and enjoy this day of learning, doing, and sharing the importance role of Advising.
Who Should Attend:
- Principals and Division Heads
- Aspiring School Leaders
- Counselors
- SEL Coordinators
- Deans of Students, Grade Level Deans
- Members of a Student Service Team
- School Social Workers
- Curriculum Coordinators
- Directors of Learning
Schedule:
April 22 (8:30 am - 4:00 pm)
Welcome & Registration (8:30 – 9:00 am)
Opening Activity
It’s Fundamental: Research, Rationale, & Curriculum Design for Equity-Rooted SEL
Lunch Break (12:00 - 1:00 pm)
Building a Foundation in Advisory
SEL Activities and Practices
End of Day (4:00 pm)
Workshop Goals:
This workshop provides:
- Design ideas for Advisory (goals, role of the Advisor, timing and grouping)
- A series of experiences that engage meaningful conversations, rituals, personal reflection, and positive group interactions among students
- Activities that will deepen and promote inter- and intra-personal development, and explores the importance of a structured, but emerging curriculum for Advisory
- A comprehensive packet of resources, materials, and lesson plans.
What's included:
- A comprehensive packet of resources, materials, and lesson plans
- Connection with other educators
- A healthy lunch and plenty of snacks
Additional Workshop Information can be found on our website.
Financial Aid
IFSEL is committed to empowering all educators to attend our Advisory Workshops and we have Financial Aid programs to support this vision.
To apply please complete this form.
* Please note, this form can not be saved and therefore needs to be completed in one sitting.
Cancellation Policy
Registration fees will be refunded at 50% of the registration ticket price paid, less the $50 refund processing cost, if requested in writing more than two-weeks prior to the start of the course. From two weeks prior to the start of the course until the day before the course begins, refunds requested in writing will be granted a credit for the full value of their registration ticket price. No refunds or credits are available on or after the start date of the course. To begin the cancellation process, please email us at [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Harvard-Westlake Upper School, 3700 Coldwater Canyon Avenue, Los Angeles, United States
USD 409.00 to USD 599.00








