Academic Success and Social-Emotional Learning
Susan Keister
Monday, Dec. 3, 10-11:00 a.m.
Skybox 1
Illinois is leading the way in requesting implementation of schoolwide policies regarding social and emotional learning (SEL). Research
demonstrates that when schools and classrooms are well managed, safe, and
caring, and students are taught social and emotional skills through evidencebased programs, they improve their academic performance, increase prosocial behaviors, and demonstrate less risky behaviors.
The K-12 Lions Quest curricula link social and emotional learning
(SEL) with academic success. Evaluation of Lions Quest programs indicates
that when programs are implemented with fidelity, students increase their
math and reading scores while developing a range of respectful and
responsible behaviors.
Please join us for this informative session highlighting the latest
research from CASEL, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and
Emotional Learning, and learn how Lions Quest programs meet the Illinois
SEL standards for classroom and school-wide programming. This workshop
will provide educators with state-of-the art research and practical strategies
for implementing the best SEL practices in the classroom, school and
community.
Susan Keister is the lead developer of and international trainer for the acclaimed
Lions Quest K-12 SEL programs. She also serves as the Lead Trainer for the
Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL). Susan is coauthor of Sustainable Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning Implementation Guide
and Tool Kit (CASEL 2005).