Workshop 2017

To succeed in school and life, students need to be given opportunities for developing strong social and emotional skills.   Research shows that students in schools with a positive culture and climate, that are focused on social and emotional learning, have fewer behavior problems and higher levels of academic achievement. Learn best practices for assessing your school environment and implementing strategies to help your students thrive – emotionally, socially, physically and academically – and develop the skills needed to be employable, successful and happy adults.

Walking and bicycling to school is a healthy start to the day when students arrive ready to learn. Hear from schools that have made walking and bicycling to school a priority and received grant funding to make routes to school safer for their community. Schools will share their secrets to success and inspire your school to hold walk-to-school days and bike rodeos, create policies and plans, and apply for grant funding. Get the low down on free resources and technical assistance available to help you take simple steps toward safer routes for everyone.