Introduction to Caring School Community: A Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Learning Program

2 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only 

This course will allow participants to learn about and implement the Caring School Community program in their studio/neighborhood. Participants will meet as a small group with a designated member of the Student Support Services Team (e.g., school counselors or school psychologist) and review and discuss the Caring School Community program. The course will highlight common language and the implementation of weekly classroom lessons organized around behavioral, social, and emotional learning (BSEL) focus during a daily morning circle (i.e., whole-class greeting, brief morning activity to practice the week’s SEL skills, class meeting lessons to discuss the BSEL focus and related issues, and completing the Things to Do This Week section with strategies to integrate the week’s BSEL focus throughout the school day).

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoDEA educators 

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What You Will Learn

  • Increase understanding of the Caring School Community program and behavioral, social, and emotional learning
  • Implement the Caring School Community Program 

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

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Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

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Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.