Let’s Talk: School Transitions and Readiness

Learn the benefits of creative expression as a tool for building social emotional learning (SEL) skills in K-12 children.There is a lack of SEL interventions that are easily integrated into the multi-tiered system of supports, particularly those that meet the needs of those who are eligible for Tier 2 and 3 emotional supports. And yet, children continue to face trauma and adversity and come to school unable to focus on academics because their emotional needs are largely unmet. Creative expression is a low-cost and low-barrier intervention that helps children name and manage their emotions, develop strategies for coping with adversity, and build resilience.

No two schools are identical, which is why flexible education technology is so crucial. Your edtech solutions should adjust to meet your district’s unique needs—not the other way around. Pacific Charter Institute serves 2,100 students across a mix of K-12 home, independent study, and charter school programs. So, they knew only a customizable student information system (SIS) could meet their non-traditional needs. After searching for a single SIS to unify their complex school system, Pacific Charter trusted the award-winning and innovative PowerSchool SIS as their district’s central engine.

Training your classroom trainers on migrating to the virtual space can also be a dealbreaker, as the effectiveness of the session depends on their ability to use the platform efficiently. That is why training your trainers and learners is an integral part of VILT. Explore all these aspects and more in this webinar that offers a holistic view of virtual classrooms!

Equity has long been a priority for school systems prior to 2020; however, the pandemic has focused attention on the continuing need to create more equitable education environments. Simply putting more devices in students’ hands is not enough; they deserve access to an equitable education–including best-in-class learning solutions and technologies. These solutions must be inclusively designed, giving students multiple ways to create, engage, and participate in constructing knowledge regardless of ability, income, language, location, or identity.